Autzen Foundation Grant

The Autzen Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations improving Oregon through social services, arts, education, and environmental initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) registered or government entities and provide services to Oregon or southwest Washington residents. Organizations must have been tax-exempt for at least two years and can submit only one grant request annually. The Foundation does not fund individuals, fundraising events, or multi-year grants, ensuring a focused impact on community needs.

NOTE: Please note that we have eliminated the Winter Grant Cycle.
We primarily award grants to small non-profit organizations focusing on social services, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives, and youth-centered missions.

Eligibility

The Autzen Foundation welcomes applications from organizations that meet the following criteria:
Legal Status: Applicants must be registered as charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or they must be government entities, such as towns, public schools, or state agencies.
Duration of Tax-Exempt Status: Organizations must have held a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS for at least two years before submitting an application.
Geographic Focus: Applicants must provide services directly to Oregon or southwest Washington (Clark County) residents.
Only one grant request may be submitted in a twelve-month period.

Ineligibility

We will not consider requests for the following:

Individuals Fundraising events
Projects primarily seeking to influence elections or legislation
Organizations using a fiscal sponsor. We do not fund multi-year grants.