Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Headquartered in and primarily serving Washington State and/or Oregon
  • Headquartered in Washington State

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.marielamfrom.org/programs)._
  • To be eligible for funding, we require that applicants
  • Be active organizations for at least 12 months
  • Your organization must align with our values of inclusion, belonging, and equity

Overview

The Washington Fund

While we focus more exclusively on Oregon state impact, we still value our partnerships with Washington State nonprofits and value the incredible work being performed by our past and present partners there.

  • We generally expect our average Washington Fund award to mimic our Rose Grant program, with the median award being $25,000-$35,000; awards will vary significantly for this program, however, and will be difficult to predict
  • Award terms are typically 1-2 years, with terms open to three (3) years for exceptional applicants
  • Generally, this program is only open to general operating support. In rare cases, we will accept applications for Capital Campaigns, though awards for such efforts will still reflect the anticipated median size
  • We expect this program to be competitive and will prioritize organizations with whom we have partnered before, especially those in Southwest, Central, and Eastern Washington. Partners in Western Washington, especially the greater Seattle area, are less competitive but still welcome to submit a self-nomination.
  • This program is only open to organizations headquartered in and primarily serving Washington State and/or Oregon

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • To be eligible for funding, we require that applicants:
    • Be a 501(c)(3) public charity or fiscally-sponsored by a 501(c)(3) public charity
    • Be headquartered in Washington State
    • Be active organizations for at least 12 months

What Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
663
Total given
$20.45M
Median grant
$18K
Range
$15–$450K
  • By dollars: Oregon 85%, Washington 14%, Massachusetts <1%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Eugene, OR.
  • 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Holla School · Portland, OR

    General operating (zinnia grant)

    $450K

  • Adelante Mujeres · Forest Grove, OR

    General operating (zinnia grant)

    $250K

  • The Red Door Project · Portland, OR

    General operating (zinnia grant)

    $250K

  • Center for Hope & Safety · Salem, OR

    General operating (daffodil grant)

    $200K

  • Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization - Irco · Portland, OR

    Other, mixed use

    $200K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Unrestricted nonprofits
  • Operating support

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