Community foundation · EIN 23-7315673
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland, OR
The Oregon Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $185M in grants paid across 4,313 grants, with $3.32B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Oregon Consumer Justice, University of Oregon Foundation and Oregon Health And Science University Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Oregon Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Foundation requires grant recipients to submit written reports detailing how grant funds were used for all grants awarded (1) on an annual basis, (2) through a competitive process, or (3) for a specific program. For multi-year grants, Foundation staff also may conduct a post-grant interview to add to our understanding of how funds were used. For one-time grants awarded to support the general operations of a nonprofit organization, reports generally are not required unless the grant award was $50,000 or more.
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
The mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Consumer Justice | Portland, OR | Other | $7,978,664 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Higher Education | $5,046,750 |
| Oregon Health And Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | Higher Education | $5,007,187 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Purchase, NY | Civic Engagement | $3,475,047 |
| Albany Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc | Albany, OR | Higher Education | $2,800,172 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | Performing Arts | $2,580,691 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum | Astoria, OR | Cultural Heritage | $2,290,966 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Portland, OR | Animals | $2,190,413 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Portland, OR | Music | $2,041,501 |
| Hospice of Redmond | Redmond, OR | Physical Health | $1,955,340 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Museums | $1,916,178 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | Boulder, CO | Physical Health | $1,500,000 |
| Missoula International School | Missoula, MT | K12 Education | $1,500,000 |
| FOOD For Lane County | Eugene, OR | Human Services | $1,417,143 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc | Washington, DC | Environment | $1,372,550 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company | Hailey, ID | Environment | $1,025,000 |
| Oregon Department of Human Services | Portland, OR | Civic Engagement | $1,000,000 |
| US Soccer Foundation | Washington, DC | Parks and Recreation | $1,000,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | Higher Education | $983,851 |
| Portland Opera Association | Portland, OR | Music | $982,052 |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | Performing Arts | $943,500 |
| Multnomah County Library | Portland, OR | Libraries | $854,927 |
| Sammy's Place | Nehalem, OR | Mental Health and Substance Abuse | $829,325 |
| City of Ontario | Ontario, OR | Civic Engagement | $809,901 |
| Horizon Project Inc | MiltonFreewater, OR | Housing | $800,000 |
The 25 largest of 4,313 grants listed on the return. 2,164 grants to individuals ($10.1M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Oregon$149M · 1,851 grants
- New York$5.1M · 29 grants
- California$3.35M · 62 grants
- District of Columbia$3.26M · 16 grants
- Washington$2.89M · 53 grants
- Colorado$2M · 17 grants
- Montana$1.55M · 4 grants
- Idaho$1.34M · 12 grants
- Pennsylvania$477K · 8 grants
- Maryland$259K · 7 grants
- Texas$238K · 10 grants
- Virginia$223K · 9 grants
Quick answers
Does The Oregon 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 The Oregon 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 The Oregon Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $184,746,710 in grants paid (4,313 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Oregon Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Oregon Consumer Justice (OR), $7.98M, University of Oregon Foundation (OR), $5.05M, Oregon Health And Science University Foundation (OR), $5.01M, Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc (NY), $3.48M and Albany Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc (OR), $2.8M.