Private foundation · EIN 45-2851834 · Portland, Oregon · Housing

Project Bloom

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, $128K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$128K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian FoundationPortland, ORAnnual donation$78K
Mi CASA InternationalLake Oswego, ORSupport of ongoing services$25K
Little Bird ChildcareMcMinnville, OROngoing support and maintenance of childcare center$25K

About this foundation

Project Bloom is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Laura Spencer, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Project Bloom 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 Project Bloom give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Project Bloom give?

Oregon (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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