Foundations that fund organizations in Athena, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Athena nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $75K to Athena organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Athena around $8,358. 2 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Athena
- $75K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $8,358
- Based in OR
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Athena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Theatre finishes |
| Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Baker Boyer Trust 5-015736 | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $17K | $8,358 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | General operating |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $3,696 | $3,696 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Athena, Oregon?
The Roundhouse Foundation, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Baker Boyer Trust 5-015736, Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust, The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation reported grants to Athena organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Athena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.