Private foundation · EIN 26-3209131 · Corvallis, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Simple Actions Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $95K total, median $32K. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$95K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt Hood Community College FoundationGresham, ORStudent scholarships$32K
Clackamas Community College FoundationOregon City, ORStudent scholarships$32K
Chemeketa Community College FoundationSalem, ORStudent scholarships$32K

About this foundation

Simple Actions Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Corvallis, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Simple Actions Family 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 Simple Actions Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 3 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Simple Actions Family Foundation give?

Oregon (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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