Salem Art Association Endowment Foundation

W Walton Decd Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

Pioneer Trust Bank NA Foundation

Salem, OR

Salem Health

Salem, OR

To improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation

Smithtown, NY

The Michael and Ronne Cosel Foundation supported art appreciation, including programs for people with disabilities, food pantries, and schools, primarily in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2023 grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000; it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing was marked as its final return, so it appears to have ended grantmaking.

Oregon Council for the Humanities

Portland, OR

Oregon Humanities funds humanities programs and events that foster conversation, storytelling, and engagement with challenging questions, primarily through grants to nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, and public libraries in Oregon. Recent awards were typically about $5,000–$10,000; its library mini-grants offered up to $3,000 in 2026, while Public Program Grants are paused indefinitely and library applications are currently closed. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Harvest Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Seattle-based Harvest Foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in arts and education, literacy, employment support, and services for older adults, with funding reported in Washington and Oregon. Its 2024 grants were typically $50,000 each. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Franz Bakery Foundation

Portland, OR

The Franz Bakery Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting families, youth development, and hunger reduction in the states served by Franz bakeries: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Grants average about $3,000; the Foundation accepts unsolicited applications online each year.

Maps Community Foundation

Salem, OR

MAPS Community Foundation funds education, economic empowerment, and community vibrancy, including nonprofit capital projects, sponsorships, and educational programs, primarily in Greater Western Oregon—especially Marion and Polk Counties and other communities it serves. Grants vary widely: 2025 awards ranged from $50 to $50,000, while its capital grants typically provide $10,000–$50,000. It invites nonprofits with potential capital projects to apply, with applications reviewed quarterly.

The Salem Foundation

Salem, OR

The Salem Foundation funds charitable projects in areas such as health and human services, affordable housing, education, youth enrichment, and arts and culture, with regular grants serving Salem and/or Keizer, Oregon. Its website says regular grants are up to $5,000, though reported grants vary widely; it accepts unsolicited applications from 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies.

Braemar Charitable Trust

Portland, OR

Its Oregon grantmaking supports tax-exempt organizations working in areas such as education, youth activities, arts and culture, community service, food access, and healthcare; its separate website describes health programs in New Zealand. Recent awards ranged from $2,000 to $90,000, with a median of $14,000, though earlier guidance and regional listings generally set a $15,000 maximum. Written applications are accepted; unsolicited requests are not specifically addressed.

Ronald W Naito MD Foundation

Portland, OR

The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation funds nonprofits working on climate, health equity, sustainable communities, and Oregon arts and culture, with support for local, U.S., and international work. Its unrestricted grants mostly range from $10,000 to $40,000; the foundation paused applications from new organizations until further notice, though it accepts education inquiries only from eligible past Oregon grantees.

The Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

The Collins Foundation funds Oregon organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, child development, education, environmental protection, health equity, and community equity. GO Grants are typically $25,000–$100,000 for one year, averaging $75,000, with multi-year awards also available; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.