Foundations that fund organizations in Vale, Oregon
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vale nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $322K to Vale organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vale around $16K. 3 of these funders are based in Oregon; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vale
- $322K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $16K
- Based in OR
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Family Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 19 | $127K | $8,000 | Yes | Pool lifguard stand; Chromebooks for esl; Student technology - |
| The Ford Family Foundation | Roseburg, OR | 3 | $119K | $16K | Yes | Community Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model; Eastern Oregon Home Visiting System Coordination; Strategic Planning & Board Training to Prepare for Growth |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Sisters, OR | 3 | $48K | $21K | Yes | Uplifting rural youth & families in malheur county; Access to food & basic needs; Vale senior center needed rennovations; older adult foot he… |
| Meyer Memorial Trust | Portland, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | For project support |
| Idaho Power Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Event sponsor |
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 Vale, Oregon?
Wood Family Charitable Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Idaho Power Foundation Inc reported grants to Vale 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 Vale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.