Foundations that fund organizations in Independence, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Independence nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $1.8M to Independence organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Independence around $20K. 7 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Independence
- $1.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in OR
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Independence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $1.5M | $750K | Preselected only | Building a food bank facility; Education / mentorship / community center |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 2 | $105K | $53K | Yes | Community Services and Recreation Center Concept Plan; GRO - Growing Rural Oregon - Year 3 |
| Richard and Barbara Marx Foundation | Dallas, OR | 2 | $64K | $32K | Preselected only | To support access to food; Provide support to youth |
| Developing Successful People Foundation | Mount Vernon, WA | 1 | $41K | $41K | Yes | Grants provided for muliple projects |
| Braemar Charitable Trust | Portland, OR | 2 | $23K | $12K | Yes | To help complete the renovation of a barn into a new woodsh…; To help fund the veteran's corner improvements & military c… |
| The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust | Portland, OR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Mentoring program |
| The Swigert Foundation C/O Shawn M Duburg | Portland, OR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating expenses |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Rural paramedic difficult airways training |
| The Evanskabush Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Independence, Oregon?
Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, Richard and Barbara Marx Foundation, Developing Successful People Foundation, Braemar Charitable Trust and 4 others reported grants to Independence 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 Independence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.