Foundations that fund organizations in Dorena, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dorena nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $131K to Dorena organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dorena around $50K. 3 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dorena
- $131K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in OR
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dorena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarg Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Woodard Family Foundation | Eugene, OR | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Executive director salary |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Outfit a firefighter |
| Mooney Foundation | Santa Ynez, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 Dorena, Oregon?
Yarg Foundation, The Woodard Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, Mooney Foundation reported grants to Dorena 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 Dorena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.