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The Autzen Foundation

Portland, OR

The Autzen Foundation funds small nonprofits working in social services, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives, and youth programs that directly serve Oregon or Clark County, Washington residents. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through its online system during open cycles, beginning with a letter of inquiry.

Bland Family Foundation

St. Louis, MO

The Bland Family Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable work, including behavioral health, conservation, children’s health, education, preservation, and services for older adults. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $4,500, and most funding went to organizations in Missouri, Oregon, and California. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

The Oregon Community Foundation funds nonprofit work in areas including education, health, arts and culture, housing, and community vitality, primarily serving communities across Oregon. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; organizations apply through specific open grant programs, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

Portland, OR

The foundation funds Oregon nonprofits serving children, working-poor people, people with disabilities, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness, including work in education, housing, emergency services, and youth programs; it also provides scholarships to students at Oregon schools and colleges. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,500 to $3,487,608, with a median of $21,500, and funding went primarily to Oregon and Southwest Washington. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Kohnstamm Family Foundation

Portland, OR

The Holzman Foundation

Eagan, MN

The Holzman Foundation supports arts, education, humanitarian, religious, health, and youth organizations, primarily in the Greater Portland area. Grants are generally $500–$10,000, though awards vary. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wheeler Foundation

Vancouver, WA

The Wheeler Foundation supports education, families, and community wellbeing, including programs that strengthen quality of life and help people in need. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,000 to $85,000, with a median of $10,500; most funding went to Oregon, which its filing identifies as its restricted area. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter with the grant purpose and the organization’s 501(c)(3) determination letter.

The Reser Family Foundation

Beaverton, OR

The Reser Family Foundation supports Oregon communities in education, health, arts, and the environment, including rural community projects and direct services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $1 million, with a median of $9,000; program request limits include $15,000 for Fast Track and $20,000–$60,000 for Midsize grants. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations through its online system.

The Firstenburg Foundation

Vancouver, WA

The Firstenburg Foundation supports housing, shelter, homelessness services, youth programs, and other community needs, primarily in Washington, with some funding in Oregon. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $215,000, with a median of $10,000. It requires an application form and supporting materials, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation

San Diego, CA

The foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, including those serving older adults, immigrant justice advocates, youth with special needs, and animals. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median of $8,750; most funding went to California, with grants also made in other states. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Mericos Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Mericos Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including youth development, mental health, food access, homelessness services, outdoor education, and ocean conservation, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its 100 grants ranged from $2,500 to $135,000, with a median of $18,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

Seattle Foundation funds community-led work advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle, including housing, economic opportunity, climate justice, democracy, arts, and organizing; some programs support specific medical or performing-arts needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $7 million, with a median of $6,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through program-specific applications or letters of inquiry.