Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Must provide proof of non-profit status
  • A copy of your organization’s IRS Non-Profit Determination letter or an explanation letter of your IRS tax status is required along with your application.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Any grant recipient may apply for funding for the same project in a subsequent year, but such grants will be considered on the same basis as any new application.
  • Grants will be made for the enrichment of the inhabitants of the Milton-Freewater area and its immediate vicinity.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Applicants should not rely on the Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Trust for continued grants for projects which are considered perpetual.

Overview

The Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Community Grant aims to support charitable and educational projects for the benefit of the Milton-Freewater community. Grants are awarded throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible applicants must provide proof of non-profit status. The foundation's quarterly distribution committee evaluates funding requests, ensuring that projects enrich the lives of local residents. This initiative reflects the foundation's commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the Milton-Freewater area and its inhabitants.

Note: Requests will be accepted throughout the year and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
The Milton-Freewater Area Foundation was established for the purpose of creating a Trust for charitable and educational uses in our community. "To most effectively assist, encourage and promote the wellbeing of mankind and primarily the inhabitants of the city of Milton-Freewater, Oregon and its vicinity, as now or hereafter constituted."
The Milton-Freewater Area Foundation distribution committee meets on a quarterly basis (Mar, June, Sept, and Dec) to decide on funding. Applicants will be notified about grant request after the quarterly meeting has concluded.

Eligibility

A copy of your organization’s IRS Non-Profit Determination letter or an explanation letter of your IRS tax status is required along with your application.Grants are made for special worthy charitable purposes which can either have non-profit status or are exempt for tax purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Any grant recipient may apply for funding for the same project in a subsequent year, but such grants will be considered on the same basis as any new application.Grants will be made for the enrichment of the inhabitants of the Milton-Freewater area and its immediate vicinity.

Ineligibility

Applicants should not rely on the Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Trust for continued grants for projects which are considered perpetual.

What Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Baker Boyer Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
19
Total given
$131K
Median grant
$3,000
Range
$500–$36K
  • By dollars: Oregon 87%, Washington 13%. Top recipient cities: Milton-Freewater, OR; Walla Walla, WA; Athena, OR.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 6% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Eastern Oregon University · La Grande, OR

    Scholarship

    $7,500

  • Oregon Institute of Technology · Klamath Falls, OR

    Scholarship

    $3,500

  • Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR

    Scholarship

    $1,000

  • University of Oregon · Eugene, OR

    Scholarship

    $1,000

  • Spokane Community College · Spokane, WA

    Scholarship

    $1,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Education

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