Foundations that fund organizations in Boring, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boring nonprofits
22 private foundations gave $847K to Boring organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 22 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boring around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 22
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 22 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boring
- $847K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OR
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boring organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $300K | $300K | Yes | New construction |
| Roma Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $298K | $298K | Preselected only | To aid charitable activities |
| Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Dog training support services |
| The Collins Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $60K | $30K | Yes | Bem grant to support the yasuke pharm project disrupting in…; Bem project grant to support play grow learn to provide hea… |
| Lamb Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Supports staff time and equipment to continue our valuable… |
| The Cowles Charitable Trust | Staten Island, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Education |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $7,125 | $7,125 | Yes | Education |
| Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation | Boring, OR | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Pay club expenses & summer activites to send 10 kids to camp |
| Juan Young Trust | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Urban farm education program |
| Andersen Construction Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Don and Anne Stager Family Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 100% of this grant will go to the Adjumani Uganda Fund whic… |
| Fountain of Grace Mission | Northglenn, CO | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Missions & retreats |
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Art sculpture purchase for vietnam war memorial on the oreg… |
| Howard W and Rebecca S Kietzke Ff Aka Family Foundation Inc | Mount Horeb, WI | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Preselected only | Missions |
| Mojo Foundation C/O Michael a McGraw | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General support |
| Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation | Washougal, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Grant - general purposes |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Community workshops for rural residents |
| Harold & Margaret Taylor Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To establish a community center in the Boring area |
| Kave Family Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | At thimbleberry collaborative farm, we strive to provide op… |
| Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn C/O Lisa Friedlander | Portland, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unspecified |
| The Bradley Family Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Boring, Oregon?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Roma Charitable Foundation, Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation, The Collins Foundation, Lamb Foundation and 17 others reported grants to Boring 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 Boring. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.