Foundations that fund organizations in Mill City, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mill City nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $64K to Mill City organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mill City around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mill City
- $64K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in OR
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mill City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Frank Family Foundation | Mill City, OR | 7 | $55K | $2,500 | Yes | Assists life-altering situations; Provide food to low income residents; Provides meals to elderly members |
| Freres Foundation C/O Freres Lumber Co | Lyons, OR | 5 | $7,950 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation; Doernbechers |
| Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Mill City, Oregon?
A J Frank Family Foundation, Freres Foundation C/O Freres Lumber Co, Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation reported grants to Mill City 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 Mill City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.