Foundations that fund organizations in Summer Lake, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Summer Lake nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $148K to Summer Lake organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Summer Lake around $25K. 3 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Summer Lake
- $148K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in OR
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Summer Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $78K | $78K | Yes | New studio |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | Curated Cohorts; The Open Space Building Lake County's Community Gallery |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Arts, science & residency programming |
| Ronald W Naito MD Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Packteach: art education & comm collab in rural or schools |
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 Summer Lake, Oregon?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, Ronald W Naito MD Foundation reported grants to Summer Lake 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 Summer Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.