Foundations that fund organizations in Philomath, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philomath nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $1.7M to Philomath organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philomath around $4,500. 12 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philomath
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in OR
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philomath organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clemens Foundation | Alsea, OR | 2 | $1.7M | $843K | Yes | Scholarships; Education |
| Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation | Salem, OR | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mary P Dolciani Halloran Foundation C/O Pkf O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC | Harrison, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Veterinary care for rescued old dogs |
| James F & Marion L Miller Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | One year operating support for arts education and artist-in… |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust | Wilsonville, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating (sunflower grant) |
| Charlotte & Norman Codo Charit Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Philomath Museum Master Plan |
| The Autzen Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Fabric fusion and mastering mugs: exploring artistic screen… |
| McDowell E & G Char Endowment Tua | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Food bank roof repairs |
| Molalla Communications Educational Foundation Inc | Molalla, OR | 1 | $2,134 | $2,134 | Yes | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and u… |
| The Thompson Foundation Inc | Corvallis, OR | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Franklin Conklin Foundation | Corvallis, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation | Corvallis, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Help the Charity | Salem, OR | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Boost for literacy |
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 Philomath, Oregon?
The Clemens Foundation, Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation, Mary P Dolciani Halloran Foundation C/O Pkf O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC, James F & Marion L Miller Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust and 10 others reported grants to Philomath 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 Philomath. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.