Foundations that fund organizations in Heppner, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Heppner nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $363K to Heppner organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Heppner around $4,000. 6 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Heppner
- $363K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in OR
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Heppner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard and Beth Bryant Foundation | Heppner, OR | 8 | $220K | $4,000 | Preselected only | Youth sports; Community development; Child activities |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 3 | $48K | $10K | Yes | Crm position for the pendleton levy; Respite services; Fresh produce at senior meals; sail program |
| Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 5 | $46K | $1,500 | Preselected only | General Support; Memorial Donations; Athletic gear for various sports. |
| Crabby Beach Foundation C/O Jeanne Becker | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation | Ione, OR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Equipment Purchase |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 | Yes | Office of Rural Health Conference |
| Idaho Power Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Event sponsorship |
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 Heppner, Oregon?
Howard and Beth Bryant Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation, Crabby Beach Foundation C/O Jeanne Becker, Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Heppner 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 Heppner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.