Private foundation · EIN 93-1260713 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carol & Velma Saling 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: 27 grants paid, $603K total, median $20K. 96% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$603K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OR
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
OpbPortland, ORTo raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.$60K
League of Women Voters-OregonSalem, ORGeneral operation$50K
Western River ConservancyPortland, ORTo protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.$50K
The Nature ConservancyPortland, ORGeneral operation$37K
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCGeneral operation$35K
League of Women Voters-PortlandPortland, ORGeneral operation$34K
Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning ProjectPortland, ORGeneral operation$32K
Southern Oregon Land ConservancyAshland, ORDedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and c…$25K
Community VisionPortland, OROur work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that defin…$25K
Good Neighbor Family PantrySherwood, ORTo help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and com…$25K
Association of Northwest SteelheadersMilwaukie, ORGeneral operation$25K
Camp AngelosCorbett, ORCamp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center fo…$20K
Lift Urban PortlandPortland, ORAn inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood.$20K
Oregon Law Students Public Interest FundEugene, ORStipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-repr…$20K
Portland ForwardPortland, ORGeneral operation$18K
Gales Creek CampGales Creek, ORGeneral operation$15K
Waterwatch of OregonPortland, ORGeneral operation$15K
KomakPortland, ORTo meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad ra…$15K
Community WarehousePortland, ORThe mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by…$15K
Community Action Program of East Central OregonPendleton, ORGeneral operation$15K
Healthy DemocracyPortland, ORGeneral operation$12K
EcotrustPortland, ORTo build new ways of living and doing business$10K
Project LemonadePortland, ORTo assist foster and underprivileged children and families in the tri-county area (multnomah, washington, clackamas)$10K
The Multiple Sclerosis Yoga ProgramPortland, ORGeneral operation$10K
Wheel to Walk FoundationPortland, ORThe organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children$5,000
AmbucsPortland, ORGeneral operation$3,000
Metro East Community MediaGresham, ORTo promote the use of cable communication systems and public access in the unincorporated area of multnomah county, and the cities of gresh…$2,500

By state: Oregon 26 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Carol & Velma Saling Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Tim Nay, 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.

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Does Carol & Velma Saling 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 Carol & Velma Saling Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $603K across 27 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Carol & Velma Saling Foundation give?

Oregon (26 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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