Foundations that fund organizations in Florence, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Florence nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $358K to Florence organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Florence around $6,250. 8 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Florence
- $358K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $6,250
- Based in OR
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Florence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 7 | $139K | $5,000 | Yes | INSPIRE Culinary Empowerment; Professional Development for CROW Directors; Power of Produce Program for Kids |
| Chris and Dee Dee Gibson Fndn | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Mehlum Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $40K | $6,250 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Chris Mehlum Endowment fund |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 3 | $19K | $2,500 | Yes | Resilient futures: empowering rural youth with social-emoti…; Youth musical theater production - newsies; Community nonprofit trainings in the siuslaw region |
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 3 | $15K | $4,000 | Yes | Facility improvements at florence food share; Inspiring youth through arts education & performance; Musician fund for florence farmers market |
| Bloomfield Family Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| The Macfarland Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| James F & Marion L Miller Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | One year operating support for youth performing arts organi… |
| Charis Fund | Newberg, OR | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Eviction prevention and diversion |
| Chambers Family Foundation | Eugene, OR | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Food backpack for kids program support in florence & maplet… |
| Loraine Chernoff Memorial Fund | Florence, OR | 3 | $1,452 | $484 | Preselected only | Support for services |
| Christian Family Foundation Co Kirby Christian | Missoula, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust | Wilsonville, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating (birthday grant) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
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 Florence, Oregon?
The Ford Family Foundation, Chris and Dee Dee Gibson Fndn, The Mehlum Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, The Autzen Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Florence 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 Florence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.