Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Oregon
338 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Oregon, holding $12B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 26 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Foundationsince 1997 | Beaverton, OR | $227M9 grants · 2024 | $7.5M | Preselected only | $5.0B |
| Meyer Memorial Trustsince 1982 | Portland, OR | $45M388 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $901M |
| Ford Family Foundationsince 1996 | Roseburg, OR | $37M1,992 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $1.1B |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898since 1999 | Wilsonville, OR | $20M663 grants · 2024 | $18K | Yes | $375M |
| Lemelson Foundationsince 1998 | Portland, OR | $20M71 grants · 2024 | $115K | Preselected only | $414M |
| Intel Foundationsince 1989 | Hillsboro, OR | $19M6 grants · 2025 | $1.3M | Preselected only | $20M |
| The Healy Foundationsince 1997 | Portland, OR | $17M1 grants · 2025 | $17M | Yes | $63M |
| Nike Foundationsince 1995 | Beaverton, OR | $17M11 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Trsince 2002 | Sisters, OR | $16M622 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $345M |
| Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Healtsince 2005 | Portland, OR | $12M38 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $20M |
| James F and Marion L Miller Foundationsince 2003 | Portland, OR | $12M237 grants · 2024 | $24K | Yes | $178M |
| Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundationsince 2023 | Albany, OR | $11M34 grants · 2025 | $149K | Preselected only | $143M |
| Collins Foundationsince 1950 | Portland, OR | $11M209 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $235M |
| Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundationsince 1995 | Portland, OR | $8.2M245 grants · 2024 | $6,056 | Preselected only | $105M |
| Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fundsince 1971 | Bend, OR | $7.2M165 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $129M |
| Crabby Beach Foundationsince 2003 | Lake Oswego, OR | $7.2M46 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $56M |
| Durban Family Foundationsince 2024 | Beaverton, OR | $7.0M1 grants · 2024 | $7.0M | Preselected only | $57M |
| Ronald W Naito MD Foundationsince 2019 | Portland, OR | $5.4M233 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $37M |
| James and Shirley Rippey Family Foundationsince 1993 | Tigard, OR | $5.3M53 grants · 2025 | $75K | Yes | $84M |
| Austin Family Foundationsince 2017 | Newberg, OR | $3.8M62 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $87M |
| Pinetops Foundationsince 2002 | Bend, OR | $3.1M48 grants · 2024 | $36K | Preselected only | $53M |
| Vibrant Village Foundationsince 2010 | Beaverton, OR | $3.1M42 grants · 2024 | $65K | Preselected only | $100M |
| Reser Family Foundationsince 2010 | Beaverton, OR | $3.0M131 grants · 2024 | $9,000 | Yes | $85M |
| Carrico Family Foundationsince 2014 | Medford, OR | $3.0M71 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $31M |
| Pacificorp Foundationsince 1989 | Portland, OR | $2.8M1 grants · 2024 | $2.8M | Yes | $63M |
| Haugland Family Foundationsince 2005 | Clackamas, OR | $2.8M28 grants · 2024 | $18K | Preselected only | $40M |
| Cambia Health Foundationsince 2007 | Portland, OR | $2.7M31 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $101M |
| Marcia H Randall Foundationsince 2003 | Lake Oswego, OR | $2.5M26 grants · 2024 | $11K | Preselected only | $68M |
| The Delaski Family Foundationsince 1999 | Beaverton, OR | $2.4M63 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Anjulicia Foundationsince 2010 | Bend, OR | $2.4M87 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $60M |
| B P Lester & Regina John Foundationsince 1971 | Portland, OR | $2.0M79 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Johnson Charitable Trustsince 2015 | Portland, OR | $1.9M13 grants · 2025 | $85K | Preselected only | $44M |
| Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundationsince 2017 | Clackamas, OR | $1.9M53 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $24M |
| Raymond Family Foundation Trust Indenture Agreementsince 1997 | Portland, OR | $1.9M110 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $32M |
| Autzen Foundationsince 1953 | Portland, OR | $1.8M305 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $25M |
| Clark Foundationsince 1968 | Portland, OR | $1.7M129 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $31M |
| Clemens Foundationsince 1961 | Alsea, OR | $1.7M3 grants · 2025 | $11K | Yes | $22M |
| Brenden Family Foundationsince 2016 | Silverton, OR | $1.7M6 grants · 2025 | $225K | Preselected only | $31M |
| Rmf Foundationsince 2014 | Beaverton, OR | $1.7M21 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $37M |
| Sanders Family Foundationsince 2007 | West Linn, OR | $1.7M10 grants · 2025 | $58K | Preselected only | $31M |
| Sky View Foundationsince 2003 | Lake Oswego, OR | $1.6M6 grants · 2024 | $155K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Pge Foundationsince 1994 | Portland, OR | $1.5M1 grants · 2024 | $1.5M | Yes | $26M |
| Braemar Charitable Trustsince 1994 | Portland, OR | $1.5M129 grants · 2024 | $14K | Yes | $31M |
| Arthur R Dubs Foundationsince 1996 | Medford, OR | $1.4M83 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $20M |
| The Donald E & Delia B Baxter Foundationsince 1961 | Leaburg, OR | $1.4M4 grants · 2025 | $308K | Preselected only | $31M |
| The Warren Foundationsince 1992 | Portland, OR | $1.3M62 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Bill Block Foundationsince 1999 | Hillsboro, OR | $1.3M41 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Judith Ann Mogan Foundationsince 2020 | Coos Bay, OR | $1.2M62 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Kinsman Foundationsince 1984 | Milwaukie, OR | $1.2M104 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $19M |
| Miller Family Foundationsince 2015 | Portland, OR | $1.1M28 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Harry a Merlo Foundation Incsince 1989 | Hillsboro, OR | $1.0M29 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $35M |
| Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundationsince 2017 | Bend, OR | $850K14 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $19M |
| Nb and Jacqueline Giustina Foundationsince 1994 | Eugene, OR | $500K14 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $45M |
| Onpoint Community Cu Foundationsince 2024 | Portland, OR | $491K1 grants · 2025 | $491K | Preselected only | $33M |
| Faith Foundationsince 1993 | Salem, OR | $400K1 grants · 2024 | $400K | Yes | $63M |
| Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundationsince 1998 | Portland, OR | $221K1 grants · 2024 | $221K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Silver Family Foundationsince 1999 | Portland, OR | — | — | Not stated | $145M |
| Pamplin Foundationsince 1961 | Lake Oswego, OR | — | — | Preselected only | $53M |
| Kimmel Family Foundationsince 2003 | Eagle Point, OR | — | — | Not stated | $30M |
| Sn Charitable Foundationsince 2021 | Portland, OR | — | — | Not stated | $19M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Oregon
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Oregon Arts Commission — Organizational GrantsStateOregon Arts Commission | Oregon Arts Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Oregon Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateOregon Humanities | Oregon Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Oregon?
Our directory lists 338 private grantmaking foundations in Oregon with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $12B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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