How to apply
Applicants may submit a written application and photo on the foundation's website (mapscu.com/community-involvement/teacher-grants). Describe how the award will be used, the number of students impacted, the total cost of the project, and most importantly, how will this grant make a difference to the applicant's students. Contact: Maps Community Foundation, 451 Division St, Salem, Or, 5035880181, KHANSON@MAPSCU.COM Deadlines: The application period is october 1st - october 31st. Restrictions: Applicants must be k-12 public and private school teachers in marion and polk counties.
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
Top 60 of 114 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mano a Mano Family CenterSalem, OR | Maps community grants | $50K |
| Salem Art AssociationSalem, OR | Community giving | $25K |
| Family Building BlocksSalem, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk CountiesSalem, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| Helping Hands ResourcesSalem, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action AgencySalem, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| Soaring Heights Recovery HomesKeizer, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| The Reading NestMonmouth, OR | Maps community grants | $25K |
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR | Scholarship | $13K |
| Salem for RefugeesSalem, OR | Maps community grants | $10K |
| Wilsonville Community SharingWilsonville, OR | Maps community grants | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette ValleySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk CountiesSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Liberty House Children's Advocacy CenterSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $5,400 |
| Western Oregon University Development FoundationMonmouth, OR | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Gowest FoundationSeatac, WA | Community giving | $5,000 |
| McLaran Leadership FoundationSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Inspire Foundation IncSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Willamette ValleySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Center for Hope and SafetySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Love Inc of North Marion CountyWoodburn, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,950 |
| Capaces Leadership InstituteWoodburn, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Central Howell Parent ClubSilverton, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub IncSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationPortland, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Salem Leadership FoundationSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Salem Multicultural InstituteSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Smart ReadingSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| The Salemkeizer Coalition for EqualitySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Transformations By Salem AngelsSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Western Oregon University Development FoundationMonmouth, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| CASA of Marion CountySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Garten Services IncSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| McKay High SchoolSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Mid-Valley Literacy CenterSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon IncBeaverton, OR | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Family Building BlocksSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,600 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,600 |
| Alzheimer-Alzheimer's Disease & RelatedPortland, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Keizer Community LibraryKeizer, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Partnerships in Community Living IncMonmouth, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Salem OrchestraKeizer, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Salem Retired Educators AssociationSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Silverton Area Community AidSilverton, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| The Thoughts & Gifts ProjectMonmouth, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Willamette Heritage CenterSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Willamette UniversitySalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Wilsonville Rotary Foundation IncWilsonville, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Salem Free ClinicsSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,250 |
| Salem for RefugeesSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,100 |
| Salem HarvestSalem, OR | Community sponsorship | $1,100 |
| Black Joy OregonKeizer, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Born Again Pitbull RescueSherwood, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Camp Taloali IncStayton, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Cuidate OregonWoodburn, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Operation DogRickreall, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Oregon Spirit ChorusSalem, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Paws and Pumpkins RescueMonmouth, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Project Gear BoxDallas, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
| Weissenfels Blacksmith ShopMonmouth, OR | Community giving | $1,000 |
By state: Oregon 113 · Washington 1
About this foundation
Maps Community Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salem, Oregon, administered in care of Jill Nowacki, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Maps Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. com/community-involvement/teacher-grants). Deadlines: The application period is october 1st - october 31st..
How much does Maps Community Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 114 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Maps Community Foundation give?
Oregon (113 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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