How to apply
After an initial screening, a prospective grantee is required to submit a detailed grant proposal for review by the foundation board. The grant proposal should set forth the purpose of the funds, reporting requirements, and other conditions of the grant. Contact: John Stirek, 17373 Canyon Road, Lake Oswego, Or, 5036364236 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: Yes. Grants are limited to organizations that focus on educational, charitable, scientific, literary or religious endeavors or work to prevent cruelty to children or animals.
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
5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Financial BeginningsPortland, OR | Financial literacy programs for children | $400K |
| Salvation ArmyHappy Valley, OR | Shelter for women | $106K |
| Comprehensive Risk Reduction FoundationsPortland, OR | To support evidence-based tools for lifestyle disease prevention and treatment. | $10K |
| Instrumental HorizonsHendersonville, TN | To support instrument purchases, restorations and an innovative repair workshop | $10K |
| Lake Oswego School District FoundationLake Oswego, OR | To support enhanced educational opportunities beyond state and local funding, including teacher staffing, music instruction, reading suppor… | $10K |
By state: Oregon 4 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Fairbridge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, administered in care of James Harris, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Fairbridge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. After an initial screening, a prospective grantee is required to submit a detailed grant proposal for review by the foundation board. Deadlines: NO.
How much does Fairbridge Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $536K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Fairbridge Foundation give?
Oregon (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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