How to apply
To apply for a 2026 grant or a 2027 arts, culture and the humanities grant please visit our website, www.kinsmanfoundation.org, and navigate to the page named application guidelines; contact our office by phone or mail; or email grants@kinsmanfoundation.org to have a detailed description of our grantmaking process and policies. We strongly prefer initial letters of inquiry submitted through the grant application software on our website, but they may be submitted by mail, email, or fax. Contact: Sara Bailey, 3727 Se Spaulding Ave, Milwaukie, Or, 5036541668 Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website. Restrictions: Grants are awarded for these purposes: Historic preservation, primarily architectural preservation native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, particularly rehabilitation programs providing urgent care for native wildlife; and appreciation programs that promote individuals' stewardship, understanding and enjoyment of native wildlife arts, culture and the humanities; emphasizing theater, photography and literary arts. An important element of all grants is a benefit to the public at large, rather than to specialized populations or groups. Grants are awarded only to tax-exempt non-profit 50…
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
Top 60 of 104 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University FoundationPortland, OR | Health care training program | $80K |
| Restore Oregon IncPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $40K |
| Literary Arts IncPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $33K |
| Friends of Santiam Pass Ski LodgeSisters, OR | Historic preservation | $25K |
| On Golden RescueClatskanie, OR | General operating support | $25K |
| Restore Oregon IncPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $25K |
| Oregon Institute of Science and MedicineCave Junction, OR | Scientific research | $24K |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon IncPortland, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $20K |
| Bend Metropolitan Parks and Recreation DistrictBend, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Broadway Rose Theatre CompanyTigard, OR | Artistic performances | $20K |
| Crag RatsHood River, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Friends of the Historic Carus SchoolhouseOregon City, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Miracle Theatre GroupPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $20K |
| Nordic NorthwestPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Oaks Park AssociationPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Old Church Society IncPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, OR | Artistic media programming | $20K |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationAshland, OR | Artistic performances | $20K |
| Portland Center StagePortland, OR | Artistic performances | $20K |
| Upward Bound Camp for Persons With Special Needs IncGates, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Wildlife Center of the North CoastAstoria, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $20K |
| Willamette Heritage CenterSalem, OR | Historic preservation | $20K |
| Chintimini Wildlife CenterCorvallis, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $18K |
| Covenant Presbyterian ChurchWalla Walla, WA | Historic preservation | $18K |
| Oregon Council for the HumanitiesPortland, OR | Artistic meetings | $18K |
| Artists Repertory TheatrePortland, OR | Artistic performances | $18K |
| Alberta Abbey FoundationPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $15K |
| Badger Run Wildlife RehabKlamath Falls, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $15K |
| Cascades Raptor CenterEugene, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $15K |
| City of Weston OregonWeston, OR | Historic preservation | $15K |
| Helix Advancement Partnership NetworkHelix, OR | Historic preservation | $15K |
| Portland Institute for Contemporary ArtPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $15K |
| Southern Oregon Friends of HospiceMedford, OR | Historic preservation | $15K |
| Third Rail Repertory TheatrePortland, OR | Artistic performances | $15K |
| Whiteside Theatre FoundationCorvallis, OR | Historic preservation | $15K |
| Imago the Theatre Mask EnsemblePortland, OR | Artistic performances | $14K |
| Profile Theatre ProjectPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $14K |
| Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts IncPortland, OR | Photographic exhibition | $13K |
| Hand2mouthPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $13K |
| Blue Mountain WildlifePendleton, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $12K |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium IncNewport, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $12K |
| Portland RevelsPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $12K |
| Rowena Wildlife ClinicThe Dalles, OR | Wildlife rehabilitation | $12K |
| Stumptown StagesLake Oswego, OR | Artistic performances | $12K |
| Central Catholic High SchoolPortland, OR | General operating support | $10K |
| Eastern Or Regional Arts Council IncLA Grande, OR | Historic preservation | $10K |
| Elk Rock Garden FoundationPortland, OR | Historic preservation | $10K |
| Fishtrap IncEnterprise, OR | Artistic meetings | $10K |
| FIRST Baptist ChurchMcMinnville, OR | Historic preservation | $10K |
| Literary Arts IncPortland, OR | Artistic salaries | $10K |
| Mount Tabor Dance CommunityPortland, OR | General operating support | $10K |
| Ten Fifteen ProductionsAstoria, OR | Artistic performances | $10K |
| Tillamook County Habitat for HumanityTillamook, OR | General operating support | $10K |
| Tillamook Animal ShelterPortland, OR | General operating support | $10K |
| Triangle ProductionsPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $10K |
| Vancouver National Historic Reserve TrustVancouver, WA | Historic preservation | $10K |
| Young Mens Christian AssociationMedford, OR | Historic preservation | $10K |
| Bag & Baggage ProductionsHillsboro, OR | Artistic performances | $7,500 |
| Coho Productions LtdPortland, OR | Artistic performances | $7,500 |
| Mountain Top WildlifeWhite Salmon, WA | Wildlife rehabilitation | $7,500 |
By state: Oregon 97 · Washington 4 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Kinsman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukie, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Kinsman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org to have a detailed description of our grantmaking process and policies. Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website..
How much does Kinsman Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 104 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Kinsman Foundation give?
Oregon (97 grants), Washington (4 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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