Community foundation · EIN 93-1019725
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
Portland, OR
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $7.92M in grants paid across 266 grants, with $137M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Jewish Federation of Lane County, Pixie Project and Association for Jewish Studies Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Oregon Jewish Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation confirms each recipient's charitable status. grants to organizations are intended to be used for general operating support, so specific use of the funds is not tracked. applications are required for scholarships and scholarships are given directly to schools.
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 provide resources for the jewish community in oregon and southwest washington
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Lane County | Eugene, OR | General Operating Support | $1,206,911 |
| Pixie Project | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $400,108 |
| Association for Jewish Studies Inc | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $381,391 |
| Eastside Jewish Commons | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $293,568 |
| Congregation Beth Israel (portland) | San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $270,054 |
| Forward Stride | Beaverton, OR | General Operating Support | $251,000 |
| Mittleman Jewish Community Center | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $204,488 |
| Portland Jewish Academy | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $195,342 |
| Congregation Shaarie Torah | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $186,168 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | General Operating Support | $180,556 |
| All Classical Public Media Inc | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $166,826 |
| Portland Youth Philharmonic Association | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $165,966 |
| Bb360 | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $154,545 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum & Center for Holocaust Education | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $153,031 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center of San Diego County | La Jolla, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Congregation Havurah Shalom | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $134,208 |
| Congregation Neveh Shalom | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $134,112 |
| Greater Portland Hillel (pdx Hillel) | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $120,666 |
| The Oregon Hillel Foundation | Eugene, OR | General Operating Support | $93,752 |
| Harvard College (donations Only) | Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $86,834 |
| The International School of Portland | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $86,000 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $83,500 |
| American Friends of Hand in Hand | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $80,260 |
| Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $76,000 |
| Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders | Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $73,431 |
The 25 largest of 266 grants listed on the return. 145 grants to individuals ($168K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Oregon$5.32M · 73 grants
- California$780K · 15 grants
- New York$553K · 13 grants
- Washington$119K · 6 grants
- Massachusetts$115K · 4 grants
- Virginia$38K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$31.8K · 2 grants
- Arizona$22.1K · 1 grant
- Ohio$19.8K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$17.5K · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$16K · 1 grant
- Michigan$15K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Oregon Jewish 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 Oregon Jewish 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 Oregon Jewish Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $7,915,000 in grants paid (266 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Oregon Jewish Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Jewish Federation of Lane County (OR), $1.21M, Pixie Project (OR), $400K, Association for Jewish Studies Inc (NY), $381K, Eastside Jewish Commons (OR), $294K and Congregation Beth Israel (portland) (CA), $270K.