Foundations that fund organizations in Damascus, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Damascus nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $143K to Damascus organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Damascus around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Damascus
- $143K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in OR
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Damascus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation | Clackamas, OR | 2 | $65K | $33K | Yes | Advance religion; Community relief |
| The Swigert Foundation C/O Shawn M Duburg | Portland, OR | 1 | $36K | $36K | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Weston Family Foundation | Tualatin, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Education |
| Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation | Boring, OR | 3 | $13K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Provide opportunities for kids to connect with horses and f…; Help support building multiple new classrooms, cafeteria ou…; Operational support of mhkc |
| Christian Woodruff Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Helping pay for funeral expenses for salvador's son. |
| Today Foundation | Brush Prairie, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | 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 Damascus, Oregon?
Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation, The Swigert Foundation C/O Shawn M Duburg, Weston Family Foundation, Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation, Christian Woodruff Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Damascus 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 Damascus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.