How to apply
Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information. Contact: Randy Choy, 5885 Meadows Rd Suite 400, Lake Oswego, Or, 5037274100 Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 317 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Bridge Childrens FoundationTacoma, WA | Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Wonder Project | $150K |
| Financial BeginningsPortland, OR | Funds from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation will support Financial Beginnings' mission and ability to deliver high-quality and equitab… | $100K |
| Compass for Affordable HousingSan Diego, CA | Program development and facilitation | $50K |
| Humangood Affordable HousingDuarte, CA | Resident Service Coordinators | $50K |
| Northwest Housing Alternatives IncMilwaukie, OR | NHA's Resident Services program | $50K |
| Plymouth Housing GroupSeattle, WA | Housing Support Program | $50K |
| Eah IncSan Rafael, CA | Acquisition and Preservation Initiative | $50K |
| Asia Pacific Cultural CenterTacoma, WA | Asia pacific cultural center | $50K |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital FoundationAstoria, OR | Capital Campaign Grant | $50K |
| West Enterprise Center IncFort Bragg, CA | The Important Stuff-What to Do When Disaster Strikes: Small Business Emergency Preparedness Program | $40K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $39K |
| Resilience GuildBainbridge Island, WA | Support of Preparedness Education, Response, and Expansion beyond Bainbridge into neighboring counties. | $35K |
| Upper Deschutes River CoalitionSunriver, OR | Wildfire Mitigation Reimbursement Program | $35K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $35K |
| Native American Youth and Family CenterPortland, OR | This funding will be used towards three main areas: covering staff time to deliver financial wellness workshops, developing or acquiring ne… | $25K |
| California Indian Museum & Cultural CenterSanta Rosa, CA | Healing through Cultural Arts Wellness Program (HTCA) | $25K |
| Potlatch FundSeattle, WA | General Operating support | $25K |
| Denver Indian Family Resource CenterDenver, CO | General Operating support | $25K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $21K |
| A New Leaf IncMesa, AZ | Financial Empowerment services & BankWork$ | $20K |
| Career Path Services-Employment and TrainingSpokane, WA | Unrestricted funding | $20K |
| Fremont Unified School DistrictFremont, CA | All grant funds that are designated for the BankWork$ program are used directly to support the program by paying for the instructors' salar… | $20K |
| Jvs SocalLos Angeles, CA | Life-changing career training program, BankWork$ | $20K |
| Se Works IncPortland, OR | BankWork$ program | $20K |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-KingSeattle, WA | BankWork$ Program | $20K |
| Disability Rights WashingtonSeattle, WA | General operating support | $20K |
| El Concilio CaliforniaStockton, CA | Workforce Development and Training-based Digital Equity and Computer Literacy Readiness Program | $20K |
| Empower TehamaRed Bluff, CA | Critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and other victims of crime | $20K |
| Family HopePasadena, CA | Maternal Mental Health Program (MMH) | $20K |
| Horses of Hope OregonTurner, OR | Funding allows us to focus our EFL programming specifically on helping youth ages 12-18 develop the seven factors of resilience: Communicat… | $20K |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DC | General operating support | $20K |
| Idaho Veterans Chamber of CommerceBoise, ID | Tailored Navigation services and resources to the military community | $20K |
| Mendocino Private Industry CouncilUkiah, CA | These funds will be used to provide 8-10 low-income adult and/or youth (16-24 yrs.) job seekers in Lake and Mendocino Counties with the too… | $20K |
| Native American Youth and Family CenterPortland, OR | Strengthen NAYA?s workforce | $20K |
| Pride FoundationSeattle, WA | Beyond-the-Check for Scholars programming | $20K |
| San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender ComSan Francisco, CA | Employment Services program | $20K |
| Sarah Bellums Bakery & WorkshopPortland, OR | These funds will help sustain and grow our program to serve adults with ABI in our community. | $20K |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas IncCoeur D Alene, ID | Invest funds to improve the lives of women and their families by offsetting costs for living expenses and supplementing their costs for a t… | $20K |
| Workshops for Warriors IncSan Diego, CA | WFW?s Advanced Manufacturing Training for Young Veterans | $20K |
| Youth Eastside ServicesBellevue, WA | YES Latinx programs | $20K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $19K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $18K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $17K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $17K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $15K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $15K |
| African Community Housing & DevelopmentSeatac, WA | Funds will support ACHD's holistic work supporting the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community, including our Small Business Suppo… | $15K |
| California Association for Microenterprise OpportuSan Francisco, CA | Requesting unrestricted funds from Umpqua Bank for our 2024-25 program | $15K |
| Community and Shelter Assist CorpSherwood, OR | Family Economic Opportunity program | $15K |
| Farmworker Housing Development CorporationWoodburn, OR | Grant funds will support staff hiring and organizational capacity-building, advancing our mission to foster intergenerational wealth and br… | $15K |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-KingSeattle, WA | Increase equitable access to affordable homes throughout King County | $15K |
| Micro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, OR | General operating support | $15K |
| Montana Community Development CorporationMissoula, MT | MoFi?s free business training program | $15K |
| Neighborhood Partnerships IncPortland, OR | Support and expand our policy, organizing, and advocacy work across Oregon | $15K |
| Nimiipuu Community Development FundLapwai, ID | We plan to utilize this funding to support the development of our entrepreneurs from startup, growing, or succession. | $15K |
| Oasis Companies InternationalSanta Ana, CA | Youth mentoring programs | $15K |
| Office of Rural and Farmworker HousingYakima, WA | ORFH staff will assist communities with preliminary feasibility discussions for affordable housing tailored to their community. | $15K |
| Oregon Human Development CorporationGresham, OR | Funds will be used to support farmworkers, Latinx, Indigenous, people of color who are often underrepresented, underserved, low-income, und… | $15K |
| Oregon Opportunity NetworkPortland, OR | Partner with NCRC to support the Oregon Reinvestment Coalition. | $15K |
| Proud GroundPortland, OR | Opening Doors initiative | $15K |
By state: Oregon 100 · Washington 87 · California 61 · Texas 11 · Idaho 14 · Arizona 13
About this foundation
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, administered in care of Tax Department, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information. Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th.
How much does Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 317 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation give?
Oregon (100 grants), Washington (87 grants), California (61 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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