Funding Amount

Up to US $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – PLAY Grant provides financial support to organizations that encourage youth activity. Aiming to combat inactivity in communities, the grant offers up to $25,000 annually, with a potential total of $50,000 over two years for qualifying programs. This funding is designed to inspire and create opportunities for kids and their families to engage in physical activities, enhancing their overall well-being and success in life.

Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – PLAY Grant
One of the ways the Trail Blazers Foundation invests in our region is by providing grants to organizations that fit our mission. When it comes to our PLAY focus area, these are organizations that are getting youth active. Through this grant program, TBFF supports organizations that provide opportunities and inspire kids to get moving.
Organizations with a mission or major program focused on getting youth and their families active are invited to apply for up to $25,000 of annual funding. After an initial year of support, organizations may be selected to receive an additional year of funding, for a total of up to $50,000 over two years.

What Trail Blazers Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
19
Total given
$709K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,100–$500K
  • By dollars: Oregon 95%, Pennsylvania 4%, Washington 1%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Medford, OR.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Oregon Community Foundation · Portland, OR

    Live learn play

    $500K

  • Youth Organized and United to Help · Portland, OR

    Racial equity project, rip city raffle

    $30K

  • Word Is Bond · Portland, OR

    Racial equity project, rip city raffle

    $29K

  • Learn Fresh · Philadelphia, PA

    Math hoops

    $25K

  • Kids Unlimited of Oregon · Medford, OR

    Take it to the courts

    $10K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth sports
  • Youth programs

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