Private foundation · EIN 47-1685714 · Lake Oswego, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Komal Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $134K total, median $34K. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: Although the foundation has a specific interest in medical and mental health issues, the board of directors anticipates that it will also make awards for various other charitable causes.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$134K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Submission deadlines determined by board
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

See copy of attached grant application and grant agreement. Contact: Gainor Arzt, 853 E Ave, Lake Oswego, Or Deadlines: Submission deadlines determined by board Restrictions: Although the foundation has a specific interest in medical and mental health issues, the board of directors anticipates that it will also make awards for various other charitable causes. The majority of awards will be made to oregon organizations; however, the board may also make awards to non-oregon charitable organizations.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central City ConcernPortland, ORHuman service$50K
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORHuman service$50K
Cannon Beach Rural Fire ProtectionCannon Beach, ORHuman service$17K
North Coast Land ConservancySeaside, ORHuman service$17K

About this foundation

Komal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, 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.

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Does Komal Foundation 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 Komal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $134K across 4 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Komal Foundation give?

Oregon (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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