Private foundation · EIN 84-1513850 · Boulder, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oreg 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: 1 grants paid, $385K total, median $385K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$385K
Median grant
$385K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.1M

How to apply

Common grant application Contact: Oreg Foundation, Po Box 20587, Boulder, Co, 7205654064 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Exhibit BBoulder, COOperating$385K

About this foundation

Oreg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado, administered in care of Lindsay a Weaver Jr, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Oreg 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 Oreg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $385K across 1 grants, a median of $385K.

Where does Oreg Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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