The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including public broadcasting, civic engagement, conservation, community services, and youth support.
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation gave $603K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Oregon. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $602,700
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,322
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,122,465
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6500 S Macadam Ave 300, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 245-1562
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OPB ($60K). Together the top 10 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 129 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $32K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $531K (2020) to $636K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $603K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPB Portland, OR | To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for Oregon public broadcasting. | $60,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Oregon Salem, OR | General Operation | $50,000 |
| Western River Conservancy Portland, OR | To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat. | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Portland, OR | General Operation | $36,500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | General Operation | $35,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Portland Portland, OR | General Operation | $34,000 |
| Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project Portland, OR | General Operation | $32,300 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Ashland, OR | Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region | $25,000 |
| Community Vision Portland, OR | Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbor Family Pantry Sherwood, OR | To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,122,465 | $946,941 | $634,588 | $602,700 | 27 | $608,998 | $939,600 | $624,170 |
| 2024 | $11,813,511 | $1,157,520 | $568,504 | $560,000 | 24 | $563,420 | $1,152,436 | $606,448 |
| 2023 | $11,231,336 | $175,374 | $584,801 | $579,102 | 27 | $582,708 | $207,830 | $563,144 |
| 2022 | $11,640,763 | $603,041 | $690,710 | $636,200 | 25 | $639,312 | $593,831 | $582,312 |
| 2021 | $11,726,704 | $1,823,490 | $563,568 | $555,000 | 26 | $557,433 | $1,820,021 | $638,599 |
| 2020 | $10,427,686 | $613,868 | $564,762 | $531,000 | 25 | — | $609,152 | $557,426 |
| 2019 | $10,379,090 | $1,431,321 | $546,776 | $540,000 | 23 | — | $1,424,333 | $533,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $624K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of work. For example, Common Cause Education Fund says it works to increase public understanding of democracy and encourage citizen engagement; Southern Oregon Land Conservancy says it conserves and enhances land in Southern Oregon; and Community Vision says it supports people with developmental disabilities and low incomes.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes reducing hunger and improving the lives of low-income Portland residents (Lift Urban Portland), protecting and restoring river flows in Oregon (WaterWatch of Oregon), and supporting youth aging out of care (Project Lemonade).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $602,700. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $60,000 to OPB for raising and earning funds and acquiring assets; $50,000 to the League of Women Voters-Oregon for general operation; $50,000 to Western River Conservancy to protect river ecosystems and critical habitat; and $36,500 to The Nature Conservancy for general operation. Other grants included $35,000 to Common Cause Education Fund, $34,000 to the League of Women Voters-Portland, and $32,300 to Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim Nay as chairman, Adaire R Miller as secretary, Richard Baroway as treasurer, and Jacquelyn Appleton as director.
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation is led by Tim Nay, Chairman on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Nay
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Jacquelyn Appleton
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adaire R. Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Baroway
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Tim Nay (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
How much does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation give each year?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation gave $603K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $560K across 24 grants.
What is The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,322, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation give grants?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (17 grants).
Does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include OPB ($60,000), League of Women Voters-Oregon ($50,000) and Western River Conservancy ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $624K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's EIN?
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1260713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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