The Oaks Park Association

The Cy and Deedee Richards Foundation

Corpus Christi, TX

The Starseed Foundation

Portland, OR

The Starseed Foundation funds arts and environmental programs, along with literacy, hunger relief, social services, education, and community improvement, primarily in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest but also across the U.S. Its 2024 grants ranged from $577 to $33,500, with a median of $6,186. It does not accept unsolicited full grant requests; organizations must first submit a Letter of Inquiry and may be invited to apply.

The Larson Legacy

Happy Valley, OR

The Larson Legacy funds organizations working in poverty and homelessness services, employment training, women’s economic independence, education, health care, environmental stewardship, and wildlife restoration. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Oregon, with grants also reported in several other states. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to contact Leland EG Larson; application details are listed in attachments.

Visitor Development Fund Inc

Portland, OR

Visitor Development Fund supports tourism-related events, promotions, and organizations that attract visitors and increase hotel occupancy and vehicle rentals in Portland and Multnomah County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,040 to $1,316,935, with a median of $9,440; most funding went to Oregon recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Juan Young Trust

Lake Oswego, OR

The Juan Young Trust funded Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations serving children under 21 in health, education, and welfare, with awards from $2,000 to $50,000 and a median of $10,000 in 2023. It is closing and has not accepted grant applications after 2023.

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.

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.

Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

Wilsonville, OR

The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, primarily in Oregon, with some support for Washington organizations. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it accepts unsolicited requests through an online form.

The Roundhouse Foundation

Sisters, OR

The Roundhouse Foundation funds arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000; requests range from $500 to $30,000 through its small-grant and open-call programs, with larger capital awards also available. It accepts applications through these programs, including open-call requests.

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.

Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

Meyer Memorial Trust funds community-driven work in Oregon focused on economic justice, housing, education equity, and climate and environmental justice, with priority for historically marginalized communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $75 to $900,000, with a median of $100,000. It directs applicants to its website for application information and deadlines, and states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation

Lake Oswego, OR

The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits working to strengthen economic prosperity and build healthy, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities, including through direct services or general operating support. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median of $6,000; its small-grants program typically awarded $5,000–$10,000. Funding is limited to organizations in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, and the foundation accepts applications through its online Community Grant process.