Foundations that fund organizations in Portland, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Portland nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $23K to Portland organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Portland around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Portland
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Portland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biella Foundation | Bothell, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Human services |
| Larson Family Foundation | Issaquah, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To provide general support |
| College Spark Washington | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Employee match |
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 Portland, Washington?
Biella Foundation, Larson Family Foundation, College Spark Washington reported grants to Portland 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 Portland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.