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M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building projects, including program and staff expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology, across areas such as education, health, arts, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to about $1.55 million, with a median of $87,000; it focuses on Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and also considers projects with more than half their impact there. Applicants start with an eligibility assessment and, if eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care

Portland, OR

The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health care, youth, social services, and community activities, with most 2024 funding going to Oregon and additional grants in other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $364 to nearly $2 million, with a median of $6,056; its student-directed Schnitzer Cares program awards $1,000–$15,000 for work benefiting Oregon residents. Schnitzer Cares accepts applications during a public window from November 15 through December 31.

Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund

Portland, OR

The Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund supports education, civic, religious, arts, and related causes, with 2025 grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 and a median of $5,000. It is based in Portland, Oregon, and its 2025 grants went mainly to Oregon, with additional funding in Virginia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Columbia River Maritime Museum Endowment Trust

Astoria, OR

Endowment trust is for the benefit of the columbia river maritime museum

John J and Lois a Tennant Foundation

Portland, OR

The foundation’s grants support organizations working in animal welfare, youth services, disability-related activities, education, and community support. In 2025, grants ranged from $60 to $23,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Catholic Community Foundation

San Jose, CA

The Catholic Community Foundation funds Catholic ministries and programs, including parish projects in evangelization, family ministry, formation, music, outreach, worship, and youth in the Diocese of San José; donor-advised funds may also support Catholic and non-Catholic nonprofits nationwide. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,250 to $5.16 million, with a median of $13,600. It accepts applications through its annual Living the Faith Grants for diocesan parishes; other grants are donor-directed or determined by fund terms.

Quest for Truth Foundation

Bainbridge Island, WA

Ray Hickey Foundation

Vancouver, WA

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.

Dan and Sallie Dutton Family Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

The foundation supports a range of charitable work, including veterans and families, food and basic needs, education, and children’s services. In 2025, it awarded 21 grants totaling $198,000, with a median grant of $7,500 and awards ranging from $1,000 to $30,000; funding went mainly to organizations in California, Oregon, and Nevada. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.