How much funding does Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund provide?

Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund provides Donations of any amount to build endowment (goal: $100,000 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

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Funding Amount

Donations of any amount to build endowment (goal: $100,000 total)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

Overview: Volunteers of America Oregon, in partnership with an anonymous donor, is establishing an endowment to support the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship in perpetuity through invested funds that generate ongoing earnings.

Purpose: To create a sustainable, long-term funding source for the Al Forthan Scholarship that will support students indefinitely, ensuring generations to come have access to educational opportunities.

Who Benefits:

Oregon high school seniors from families impacted by addiction and poverty

Students who are survivors of domestic violence

Students who have faced drug or alcohol abuse in their homes

Fundraising Goal: $100,000 total to establish the endowment

How Endowment Works:

All contributions are tax-deductible

Funds are invested with the Volunteers of America Oregon endowment

Investment earnings are used to support student recipients indefinitely

Creates a transformative, visionary investment in human potential

Impact to Date:

Since 2006, VOA Oregon has awarded $876,000 in scholarship assistance

Goal: Continue supporting incredible students and break the cycle of addiction within families

How to Give:
1. Online donation: Make a gift online (gift amount not specified in content)
2. Check: Mail a check to:
- Volunteers of America Oregon
- Attn: Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- 3910 SE Stark Street
- Portland, OR 97214
- Memo line: Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
3. Foundation/DAF/Stock gifts: Direct payment from foundation, donor-advised fund, or stock gifts to above address
- Specify: Al Forthan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund