Foundations that fund organizations in Ontario, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ontario nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $1.1M to Ontario organizations in their latest filings; 27 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
58 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ontario around $10K. 14 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 27
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ontario
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 58
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in OR
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ontario organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Memorial Trust | Portland, OR | 2 | $285K | $143K | Yes | For general operating support |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 7 | $115K | $10K | Yes | Enhanced support of the 4-day school week; Local public health immunization access and education; Arts programming - 24, 25, 26 |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 3 | $110K | $25K | Yes | Community Engagement and Capacity Building; Hikaru Mizu Japanese Garden Improvements; Capital Campaign Services |
| Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc | McCall, ID | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Jtmf Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $99K | $16K | Preselected only | Kids Art Labs & Family Fun Nights fund; for new Preschool Classroom; Malheur County Veterans' Transportation Program |
| James F & Marion L Miller Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $80K | $40K | Yes | Three year operating support for arts and culture programmi…; Two year operating support for model dual-language communit… |
| The Moscrip Family Foundation Inc | Eagle, ID | 3 | $60K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships; Operating Support |
| The Lazar Foundation | Black Butte Ranch, OR | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General support |
| Rivian Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | Eagan, MN | 1 | $24K | $24K | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Bews Foundation | Twin Falls, ID | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $17K | $8,416 | Yes | Fall out-of-school-time program; General operating and lower canyon funding |
| Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Burning Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operations |
| Ronald W Naito MD Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program and capacity building support |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust | Wilsonville, OR | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Capital campaign (rose grant) |
| Leo Adler Trust | Chicago, IL | 3 | $11K | $3,500 | Yes | General Support |
| The Hawkins Family Foundation | Boise, ID | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To provide assistance to veterans in need |
| Schwemm Family Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Protecting Birch Creek Historic Ranch through volunteer-bas… |
| Simplot Company Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lamb Baldwin Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $9,141 | $9,141 | Yes | Provide funding for new sound system and general programs |
| The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust | Portland, OR | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | 2024-25 children's programming |
| Robert a Waller Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Juan Young Trust | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Educational exhibit for children |
| Idaho Power Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Event sponsor |
| The Darin and Lori Anderson Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Preselected only | To provide Charitable support |
| Lamb Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Sharing and celebrating the history, art, and entertainment… |
| Stewart Sullivan Scholarship Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Starseed Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Cultural support |
| Onerefugee | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $2,112 | $2,112 | Yes | To help with education for refugees from other countries. |
| The Kinsman Foundation | Milwaukie, OR | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Artistic meetings |
| National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Rodeo enhancement grant |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Provide a safe place for children after school and during s… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 Ontario, Oregon?
Meyer Memorial Trust, The Roundhouse Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc, Jtmf Foundation and 31 others reported grants to Ontario 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 Ontario. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.