Foundations that fund organizations in Gearhart, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gearhart nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $16K to Gearhart organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gearhart around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gearhart
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OR
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gearhart organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Discretionary grant - softball program; General operating support |
| Wayne Rinne Memorial Trust | Astoria, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | College expenses |
| Declan Reed Benenati Foundation | Warrenton, OR | 1 | $394 | $394 | Yes | Donation to a local fire department in order to give back t… |
| Schweinfurth Family Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Provide educatinal opportunities in the fine arts, to foste… |
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 Gearhart, Oregon?
The Autzen Foundation, Wayne Rinne Memorial Trust, Declan Reed Benenati Foundation, Schweinfurth Family Foundation reported grants to Gearhart 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 Gearhart. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.