Community foundation · EIN 93-1279574
Gorge Community Foundation
Hood River, OR
Gorge Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Hood River, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $483K in grants paid across 46 grants, with $9.85M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Grants 5000, Healthy Living Community and United Way of the Columbia Gorge.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gorge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Board has written procedures for awarding and monitoring the grant awards made to non-profit organizations and government agenencies (mostly schools). additionally they have developed and adhere to a seperate detailed policy for awarding scholarships and grants to individuals.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To build permanent charitable funds.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants 5000 | — | — | $133,505 |
| Healthy Living Community | Portland, OR | Gift | $65,000 |
| United Way of the Columbia Gorge | Hood River, OR | — | $17,594 |
| The Next Door | Hood River, OR | Gift | $13,900 |
| Hood River Library District | Hood River, OR | Gift | $12,300 |
| Fish Foodbank | Hood River, OR | Gift | $10,500 |
| Friends of the Sunshine Club | Hood River, OR | — | $10,000 |
The 7 largest of 46 grants listed on the return. 39 grants to individuals ($200K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Gorge Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gorge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Gorge Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $482,794 in grants paid (46 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Gorge Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Grants 5000, $134K, Healthy Living Community (OR), $65K, United Way of the Columbia Gorge (OR), $17.6K, The Next Door (OR), $13.9K and Hood River Library District (OR), $12.3K.