Foundations that fund organizations in Sweet Home, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sweet Home nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $43K to Sweet Home organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sweet Home around $17K. 1 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sweet Home
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $17K
- Based in OR
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sweet Home organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care | Portland, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | One-time donation for educational programs |
| Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Fire Horse Refuge Inc | Denison, TX | 1 | $910 | $910 | Yes | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from th… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
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 Sweet Home, Oregon?
Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care, Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation, Fire Horse Refuge Inc, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.