Private foundation · EIN 46-2748858 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shelter Oregon

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $32K total, median $6,000. 60% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$32K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in OR
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feral Cat Coalition of OrPortland, ORFurther the mission of the Feral Cat Coalition.$7,000
Maui Food BankWailuku, HISupport the Lahaina Fire Relief Programs.$7,000
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORSupport the work of the Humane Society.$6,000
Animal Aid of PortlandPortland, ORSupport the mission of Animal Aid.$6,000
Fip WarriorszenbycatSanta Barbara, CAPromote the work of healing and protecting cats suffering from curable diseases throughout the us and the world.$6,000

By state: Oregon 3 · Hawaii 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Shelter Oregon is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of J Prichard, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shelter Oregon accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Shelter Oregon give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $32K across 5 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Shelter Oregon give?

Oregon (3 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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