Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Oregon
Foundation funding in Oregon across 6 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Youth development programs — 180 funders, median grant $10,403
Museums and historical organizations — 171 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 157 funders, median grant $10,000
Arts and culture organizations — 140 funders, median grant $18,438
Community development organizations — 139 funders, median grant $41,500
Animal shelters and rescues — 114 funders, median grant $5,250
Funders active across several causes
The Oregon Community Foundation — among the top funders for 5 of these 6 causes: youth development programs; museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
Oregon Council for the Humanities — among the top funders for 4 of these 6 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 6 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Roundhouse Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 6 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
Regional Arts & Culture Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Kinsman Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Lane Arts Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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