Private foundation · EIN 93-1236468 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lamb-Baldwin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oregon. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,600.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $169K total, median $5,600. 81% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$169K
Median grant
$5,600
Stays in OR
81%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Lamb Baldwin Foundation Co Britta E, 805 Sw Broadway Suite 1900, Portland, Or, 5032245560 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Academy in RomeNew York, NYOperations support for families program$20K
Friends of PirPortland, ORSupport youth initiatives$15K
Japanese American Museum of OregonPortland, ORCosts related to projects and exhibits$15K
Portland Art MuseumPortland, ORUnderwriting free admission and family activities at the museum$15K
Willamette UniversitySalem, ORSupport annual scholarship fund$15K
Community Transitional SchoolPortland, ORGeneral support$12K
Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PASupport for walter lamb endowed scholarship fund$10K
Four Rivers Cultural CenterOntario, ORProvide funding for new sound system and general programs$9,141
Cares NorthwestPortland, ORChild abuse prevention education program$7,500
Ride ConnectionPortland, ORSupport ridetogether program$7,500
Oregon Shores Conservation CoalitionCoos Bay, ORCoast watch volunteer program$5,600
Crag Law CenterPortland, ORSupport for legal representation in or coast environmental law issues$5,000
Portland Youth PhilharmonicPortland, ORGeneral fund services$5,000
Tucker Maxon SchoolPortland, OREarly intervention services for deaf infants and toddlers$5,000
ConfluenceVancouver, WASupport for voices from the river program$4,000
Pickleberry Pie Hospital Concerts for KidsCheltenham, PAHospital project for hospitalized and disabled children$4,000
Dress for Success OregonPorltand, ORGeneral fund services$3,500
AntfarmSandy, ORIndoor and outdoor learning programs$3,000
Portland State University FoundationPortland, ORSupport national policy consensus center$2,500
Transition ProjectsPortland, ORSupport ongoing programs and services$2,500
Vintage Trolley IncPortland, ORTrolley conversion to electric battery$2,500

By state: Oregon 17 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Lamb-Baldwin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Steve Schell Ttee, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lamb-Baldwin Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Lamb-Baldwin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $169K across 21 grants, a median of $5,600.

Where does Lamb-Baldwin Foundation give?

Oregon (17 grants), New York (1 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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