Foundations that fund organizations in Nehalem, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nehalem nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $359K to Nehalem organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nehalem around $8,000. 5 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 Nehalem
- $359K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in OR
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nehalem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $283K | $283K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Collins Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Support operations and programs for families and people exp… |
| Bill Block Foundation | Hillsboro, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Braemar Charitable Trust | Portland, OR | 1 | $6,900 | $6,900 | Yes | To support a series of field trips and camps. |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Website and Software Updates |
| The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | The arts |
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 Nehalem, Oregon?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation, The Collins Foundation, Bill Block Foundation, Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation, Braemar Charitable Trust and 2 others reported grants to Nehalem 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 Nehalem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.