How to apply
Submission information is provided to the applicant with the invitation to apply. Applications may be submitted via an online form made available to invitees or may be submitted via email following the guidelines included in the invitation and/or online grant proposal form. Questions may be directed to the executive director at lambfdn@lambfoundation.org or by telephone at 503-635-8010. Lamb foundation typically makes grants to 501(c)(3) public charities located in or serving the pacific northwest united states. Areas of interest are: Arts, environment and social services for youth and childr… Contact: Lamb Foundation, Po Box 1705, Lake Oswego, Or, 5036358010 Deadlines: Submission deadlines are provided to the applicant with the invitation to apply. Restrictions: No formal restrictions or limitations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban GleanersPortland, OR | Goals: increase volume of food collected, and thus rescued from landfills; increase the number of high-quality, healthy prepared meals ; en… | $21K |
| Outgrowing HungerBoring, OR | Supports staff time and equipment to continue our valuable farm accelerator program that provides food for donation and/or sale in east mul… | $20K |
| Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA | This general operating grant will support northwest harvests purpose to ensure access to nutritious food, and to build broad food partner c… | $19K |
| Wellspring Family ServicesSeattle, WA | This grant supports wellspring family services work to end family homelessness in king county, wa by providing trauma-informed, culturally… | $18K |
| Adelante MujeresForest Grove, OR | General operating support to sustain programming across 4 departments with over 15 programs. adelante mujeres will provide direct services… | $17K |
| Community Transitional SchoolPortland, OR | Cts is a tuition-free, nonprofit prek-8th grade private school dedicated to the educational needs of children whose families are experienci… | $16K |
| The Lands CouncilSpokane, WA | Providing reliable vehicles to support watershed restoration in eastern washington. these projects will improve water quality, expand fish… | $16K |
| Building Healthy FamiliesEnterprise, OR | Building healthy families offers proven evidence-based programs focusing on youth development, prevention and parent education. services ar… | $15K |
| ConfluencesVancouver, WA | Confluences education programs work together to plant seeds of knowledge for students and educators as they experience learning through a b… | $15K |
| Family Building BlocksSalem, OR | Mission: "keep children safe and families together" goals: reduce child and family risk factors to prevent abuse and neglect, improve famil… | $15K |
| Family Tree Relief NurseryAlbany, OR | Family trees therapeutic early childhood program (tecp) in sweet home will serve 40 families with children from birth to age 6 who experien… | $15K |
| Farmers Conservation AllianceHood River, OR | This proposal will support currently engaged rural agricultural communities to respond to rapidly changing federal priorities, programs, an… | $15K |
| J Bar J Youth ServicesBend, OR | Supports vulnerable families in central oregon, providing housing stabilization, parenting support, and resource navigation to reduce risk… | $15K |
| Josephy Center for Arts & CultureJoseph, OR | The josephy centers youth art program serves 600+ youth annually in wallowa county, one of oregons most isolated regions, ensuring young pe… | $15K |
| Old Mill Center for Children & FamiliesCorvallis, OR | Funds will support transportation for students to and from programming at our relief nurseries in corvallis and monroe, covering vehicle ma… | $15K |
| The Dougy CenterPortland, OR | Dougy center provides grief support in a safe place where young people and their families can share their experiences before and after a de… | $15K |
| HollaPortland, OR | Holla pairs 100 youth of color in east portland with adults who share similar cultures. the program provides educational and social support… | $12K |
| Golden Road ArtsHillsboro, OR | Golden road arts provides art classes to fill the void where schools are not offering art classes. golden road arts provides sequential, ha… | $10K |
| Community Connection of Ne Oregon IncLA Grande, OR | Distribute food across the oregon counties of baker, grant, and wallowa through 18 food pantries and 11 harvest share sites. | $4,250 |
| Food Share of Lincoln CountyNewport, OR | Support food share of lincoln county's mission to eliminate hunger in lincoln county. | $4,250 |
| Klamath Lake Counties Food BankKlamath Falls, OR | Support to alleviate hunger and provide essential resources to those in need in klamath and lake counties. | $4,250 |
| Four Rivers Cultural CenterOntario, OR | Sharing and celebrating the history, art, and entertainment of the many cultures that have made their home in treasure valley. | $3,000 |
| Friends of Explorer Post 58Portland, OR | Supports the mission of friends of explorer post 58 to provide an arena for personal growth and social interaction by creating diverse expe… | $3,000 |
| My Father's HouseGresham, OR | The mission of my fathers house is to equip homeless families with the life skills necessary to become contributing members of their commun… | $3,000 |
| St Johns Food SharePortland, OR | Powered entirely by volunteers, we distribute food through an open-door, no-barrier approach, providing a welcoming pantry shopping experie… | $3,000 |
| The Giving PlateBend, OR | Support giving plate's mission: feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality in central oregon. | $3,000 |
| Saving GraceBend, OR | Supporting an organization that provides sanctuary, resources, and raises awareness to survivors of domestic violence and individuals at ri… | $2,000 |
| Bridging VoicesPortland, OR | To support bridging voices mission: bridging voices is a youth chorus for lgbtq+ and allied youth, ages 13-21, and strives to be a safe, ac… | $1,500 |
| Native American Youth and Family Center (naya)Portland, OR | The mission of naya is: to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth & families in partnership w/ the community through cultural identity… | $1,500 |
| MazamasPortland, OR | To support the mazama's mission: to inspire everyone to love and protect the mountains. the mazamas promote mountaineering through educatio… | $1,000 |
| Northwest Children's Theater and SchoolPortland, OR | The mission of northwest childrens theater and school is to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young audiences. nwct produces four… | $1,000 |
| Oregon Environmental CouncilPortland, OR | Our work ensures oregonians live healthier lives because our air, water and land are cleaner; our food is more sustainably produced; and th… | $1,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation IncDenver, CO | Enhance and protect denver's waterways and tributaries, primarily the south platte river through equitable community engagment, education a… | $100 |
By state: Oregon 28 · Washington 4 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Lamb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lamb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Lamb Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $320K across 33 grants, a median of $12K.
Where does Lamb Foundation give?
Oregon (28 grants), Washington (4 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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