Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
3,402 foundations that gave to recipients in Oregon, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in OR | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Foundation Largest grant: University of Oregon Foundation | Beaverton, OR | $219M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Meyer Memorial Trust Largest grant: Oregon Community Foundation - Meyer Memorial Trust Donor Advised Fund | Portland, OR | $41.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ford Family Foundation Largest grant: Tides Center | Roseburg, OR | $34.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dell Loy Hansen Foundation Largest grant: HUM Foundation | Logan, UT | $33.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust Largest grant: M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | $32.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | Palo Alto, CA | $30.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Largest grant: Oregon State University Foundation | Oakland, CA | $27.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $18.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Healy Foundation | Portland, OR | $17.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust Largest grant: Holla School | Wilsonville, OR | $17.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Roundhouse Foundation Largest grant: High Desert Museum | Sisters, OR | $14.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation Largest grant: The City Fund | Houston, TX | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James F & Marion L Miller Foundation Largest grant: Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | $11.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care Largest grant: Western University of Health Sciences | Portland, OR | $11.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Collins Foundation Largest grant: Northwest Health Foundation Fund II | Portland, OR | $10.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation Largest grant: Stephen's College | Albany, OR | $7.69M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| JTMF Foundation Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Wilmington, DE | $6.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Largest grant: University of Oregon Foundation | Bend, OR | $6.56M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation Largest grant: Blosser Center for Dyslexia | Portland, OR | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation Largest grant: Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | $5.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $5.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ford Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $4.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $4.58M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation Largest grant: Marywood University | Westlake Village, CA | $4.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Giustina Foundation Largest grant: University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | $4.45M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| AEC Trust Largest grant: The Homestead Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $4.13M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Largest grant: Community Solutions International Inc | Chicago, IL | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Austin Family Foundation Largest grant: Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Newberg, OR | $3.84M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jw & Hm Goodman Family Charitable Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $3.82M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wm Keck Foundation Largest grant: University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $3.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University - ARRUPE | Omaha, NE | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hitz Foundation Largest grant: Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Palo Alto, CA | $3.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tykeson Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Friends of the Children | Ovando, MT | $3.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wal-Mart Foundation Largest grant: Conservation International Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Reser Family Foundation Largest grant: Oregon State University Foundation | Beaverton, OR | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Northwest Area Foundation Largest grant: Native American Youth and Family Center | St Paul, MN | $2.85M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Every Kid Sports | Bend, OR | $2.81M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power Foundation Aka Rocky Mountain Power Foundati | Portland, OR | $2.79M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Haugland Family Foundation Fka Rosaria P Haugland Foundation Largest grant: University of Oregon Foundation | Clackamas, OR | $2.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carrico Family Foundation Largest grant: St Mary's Fund | Medford, OR | $2.71M tax year 2025 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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