Private foundation · EIN 93-1183224 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lineberger Foundation of 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $219K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$219K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Transition ProjectsPortland, ORGeneral fund$40K
Oregon Environmental CouncilPortland, ORGeneral fund$30K
Urban GleanersPortland, ORGeneral fund$25K
Virginia Garcia Memorial FoundationAloha, ORGeneral fund$25K
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral fund$22K
Northwest Pilot ProjectPortland, ORGeneral fund$20K
Girls on the RunPortland, ORGeneral fund$15K
Medical Teams InternationalTigard, ORDental van$15K
Saturday AcademyPortland, ORScholarships$12K
Community Cycling CenterPortland, ORGeneral fund$10K
Mother and Child Education CenterPortland, ORGeneral fund$5,000

About this foundation

Lineberger Foundation of Oregon is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Lineberger Foundation of Oregon 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 Lineberger Foundation of Oregon give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $219K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Lineberger Foundation of Oregon give?

Oregon (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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