Ronald W Naito MD Foundation
The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, created in 2019 by Dr. Ron Naito. It supports nonprofit organizations working on climate change, health equity, sustainable communities, and Oregon arts and culture, including initiatives serving under-resourced communities.
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald W Naito MD Foundation gave $4.1M across 199 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Oregon. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,148,795
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 199
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,848
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $38,295,677
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (93 of 196, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald W Naito MD Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website described an LOI followed, if accepted, by a full application. The LOI was to include the organization’s mission, need, and funding request; the full application was to include project details, projected and past outcomes, and supporting organizational materials. The foundation’s website stated in July 2025 that applications from new organizations were paused until further notice. The filing described two annual cycles, with LOIs due February 2–March 5 and July 2–30, and full applications due March 29–April 30 and August 31–October 1. Those dates are past cycles and should not be treated as currently open. The foundation’s website says it aims to keep forms straightforward and reporting requirements limited.
- Contact
Application contact: Applications Are Accepted Through O
Mailing address: Https//Wwwgrantinterfacecom/Home/Lo, Onurlkeyrwnmd, Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 294-9440
Email: info@rwnfoundation.org
Website: https://rwnfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ronald W Naito MD Foundation
Who Ronald W Naito MD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tides Foundation ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
700 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 660 grants of 700 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports local, national, and international initiatives, as well as Oregon-based arts and cultural organizations. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 11% to California, 7% to Washington, D.C., and 6% to New York. The 2024 grant list included organizations in multiple states and international work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 199 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald W Naito MD Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 93 of 196 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2023) to $4.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 199 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | For Fiscally Sponsored Project the Movemenent Voter Fund | $50,000 |
| Africa Check | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality Asheville, NC | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper Hood River, OR | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Doctors of the World USA New York, NY | Partnership with Texas Tech Health Sciences | $40,000 |
| Family Forward Oregon Portland, OR | Elevating Care and Caregiving in Oregon | $40,000 |
| Integrate Health Medway, MA | Improving Health Systems in Francophone West Africa | $40,000 |
| Ipas Chapel Hill, NC | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Movement Advancement Project Boulder, CO | General Operating | $40,000 |
| National Center for Transgender Equality New York, NY | Health Policy Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,295,677 | $1,915,367 | $4,622,955 | $4,148,795 | 199 | $4,370,499 | $1,670,037 | $1,924,846 |
| 2023 | $38,830,815 | $130,903 | $3,255,805 | $2,802,500 | 133 | $3,022,830 | $538,604 | $1,866,169 |
| 2022 | $36,802,596 | $5,927,794 | $3,571,242 | $3,114,500 | 130 | $3,215,089 | $1,099,971 | $1,912,225 |
| 2021 | $42,239,889 | $5,436,826 | $4,880,064 | $4,535,800 | 160 | $4,659,379 | $5,220,439 | $2,067,063 |
| 2020 | $42,064,140 | $3,966,045 | $3,137,950 | $2,804,850 | 78 | — | $646,506 | $1,948,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald W Naito MD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to continue Dr. Ron Naito’s legacy of compassionate healing by supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen, protect, and transform communities and the planet. Its website identifies four funding areas: climate, health equity, Oregon arts and culture, and sustainable communities. It supports local, national, and international initiatives, and says these priorities can overlap.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. The National Council of Urban Indian Health describes its mission as supporting quality, accessible, culturally competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in urban settings. Ipas says it works globally to advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraception. Oregon grantee Family Forward Oregon says it works to elevate care and caregiving through education and advocacy. The foundation also says it strives to support Native-led and Native-centering organizations.
The website says that, as of January 2025, education was no longer a funding priority, although Oregon education organizations funded by the foundation in the preceding three years could continue to submit letters of inquiry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 199 grants totaling $4,148,795. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Its website says grants are generally unrestricted, mostly range from $10,000 to $40,000, and may occasionally be smaller or larger; the foundation also says it is moving toward more multi-year grants.
Among its 2024 awards, the foundation gave $40,000 to the National Council of Urban Indian Health, Ipas, Campaign for Southern Equality, Family Forward Oregon, and Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance. Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Tides Foundation for the fiscally sponsored project The Movement Voter Fund and $40,000 to Columbia Riverkeeper for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Anderson as president and trustee; Kristin Anderson as trustee and executive director; and Andrew McDonnell and Anne Naito-Campbell as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Elizabeth Anderson as president and lists Andrew McDonnell, Anne Naito-Campbell, and Kristin Anderson as directors.
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation is led by Elizabeth Anderson, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Anderson
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kristin Anderson
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Andrew McDonnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Anne Naito-Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to Kristin Anderson (Trustee and Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald W Naito MD Foundation
How much does Ronald W Naito MD Foundation give each year?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation gave $4.1M across 199 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 133 grants.
What is Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,848, across 199 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald W Naito MD Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Ronald W Naito MD Foundation give grants?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (11%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (71 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and San Francisco, CA (6 grants).
Does Ronald W Naito MD Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (109 of 199) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Tides Foundation ($75,000 across 2 grants), Rural Organizing Project ($50,000 across 2 grants) and Africa Check ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald W Naito MD Foundation?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation reported $38.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald W Naito MD Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to continue Dr. Ron Naito’s legacy of compassionate healing by supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen, protect, and transform communities and the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald W Naito MD Foundation?
The foundation’s website described an LOI followed, if accepted, by a full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's EIN?
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6622391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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