How to apply
See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org. Contact: Carol Nordahl, 9400 Sw Barnes Road Suite 530, Portland, Or, 5034781501 Deadlines: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org. Restrictions: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org.
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
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Path ServicesSpokane, WA | Operating expenses | $30K |
| Kaniksu Land TrustSandpoint, ID | Capital improvements | $26K |
| Community Cancer ServicesSandpoint, ID | Program expenses | $20K |
| Community Transitional SchoolPortland, OR | Program expenses | $20K |
| Parkinsons Resources of OregonBeaverton, OR | Program expenses | $20K |
| Portland YouthbuildersPortland, OR | Program expenses | $20K |
| Safe Passage (the Women's Center)Coeur Dalene, ID | Program expenses | $20K |
| Clatskanie Farmer CollectiveClatskanie, OR | Program expenses | $17K |
| Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (sole)Sandpoint, ID | Program expenses | $15K |
| Yes (youth Emergency Services) of Pend Oreille CountyNewport, WA | Program expenses | $15K |
| Banks School District #13Banks, OR | Capital improvements | $15K |
| Northwest Youth CorpsEugene, OR | Program expenses | $14K |
| Music Conservatory of SandpointSandpoint, ID | Program expenses | $10K |
| Northeast Youth CenterSpokane, WA | Program expenses | $10K |
| Oregon FFA Foundation IncCorvallis, OR | Program expenses | $10K |
| Sitka Center for Art and EcologyOtis, OR | Program expenses | $7,500 |
| College PossiblePortland, OR | Program expenses | $5,000 |
By state: Oregon 9 · Idaho 5 · Washington 3
About this foundation
The Stimson-Miller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, 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.
Does The Stimson-Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org. Deadlines: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org..
How much does The Stimson-Miller Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does The Stimson-Miller Foundation give?
Oregon (9 grants), Idaho (5 grants), Washington (3 grants), per its latest filing.
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