Foundations that fund organizations in Burns, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burns nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $707K to Burns organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burns around $20K. 5 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Burns
- $707K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in OR
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burns organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Memorial Trust | Portland, OR | 3 | $210K | $50K | Yes | For general operating support; For project support |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 4 | $140K | $20K | Yes | HVAC for Burns Elks Lodge; Training and Support Consultant Project; Rural Community Building in Harney County |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 13 | $120K | $4,000 | Yes | Rfpa fire response 2024; Food sovereignty project; Youth education - matching donation |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Facility construction |
| Hotchkiss Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $41K | $41K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Environmental - general support 2024 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Harney county forest restoration collaborative |
| The Burning Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Capacity build-out for restoration |
| Joe & Babe Hendricks Memorial Youth Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Operational costs for continuing to provide a service to al… |
| Juan Young Trust | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | After-school education program |
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 Burns, Oregon?
Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Hotchkiss Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Burns 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 Burns. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.