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Portland, OR foundations

There are 1,091foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater PortlandOregon metro area, including the cities of Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, and Vancouver within the states of Oregon and Washington. Combined, these Portland metro foundationsemploy 1,151 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $18 billion.
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Types of foundations in Portland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
834
$2,427,385,019
Grantmaking public charity foundations
108
$530,044,814
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
35
$3,357,796
Corporate foundations
31
$167,320,528
Community foundations
27
$379,705,823
Organizations supporting a single foundation
12
$12,450,086
Foundation alliances and advocates
7
$707,477
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
3
$7,706,571
Foundation professional societies
1
$0
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Job trends for Portland, OR foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
600
1-10
35
11-25
7
26-100
9
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Portland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
531
$250k to $1M
109
$1M to $5M
50
$5M to $25M
26
$25M to $100M
9
$100M+
3
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Directory of foundations in Portland

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1-20 of 1,091

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

The M J Murdock Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to organizations in the Pacific Northwest. It is located in Vancouver, WA, and made $69,382,991 in grants last year. Its total assets are $1,449,837,018.
Revenue
$94.5m
Assets
$1.9b
Employees
37
EIN
23-7456468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation

The Wayne D Kuni Joan E Kuni Foundation is a private foundation located in Vancouver, WA. The trustees are Greg Goodwin, Carolyn Miller, Sean Kuni.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$143.0m
Employees
2
EIN
81-5181832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lemelson Foundation

We support projects in the U.S. and developing countries that nurture innovators and unleash invention to advance economic, social and environmentally sustainable development.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$416.6m
Employees
17
EIN
88-0391959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

OHSU Foundation

The OHSU Foundation exist to secure private philanthropic support to advance OHSU's vital missions, and to invest and manage gifts responsibly to honor donors' wishes.
Revenue
$140.6m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
139
EIN
23-7083114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation

Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the hospital, dedicated to enhancing quality health care at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the communities it serves.
Revenue
$36.2m
Assets
$317.0m
Employees
0
EIN
93-0575982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James F and Marion L Miller Foundation

The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, an independent private foundation, was established in 2002 to enhance the quality of life of Oregonians through support of the Arts and Education.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$157.7m
Employees
6
EIN
03-0373895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for SW Washington

Community Foundation for SW Washington inspires a culture of giving to create a vibrant and engaged community. Since its founding in 1984, the organization has granted more than $256 million. Matt Morton runs the foundation.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$379.7m
Employees
15
EIN
91-1246778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City Fund

City Fund invests in high-performing public schools and supports city-based non-profits to improve education outcomes for low-income and minority children.
Revenue
$55.4m
Assets
$108.7m
Employees
0
EIN
82-4938743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neighborhood Partnerships

Founded in 1989, Neighborhood Partnerships is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of program delivery and policy change across a range of issue areas.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$26.2m
Employees
17
EIN
91-1943624
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation

The Foundation raises funds to support the operations of Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$48.6m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1231436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Oregon Community Foundation

Oregon philanthropy foundation granting funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes primarily in-state. $294M to 3,600 nonprofit organizations in 2021.
Revenue
$192.6m
Assets
$3.0b
Employees
152
EIN
23-7315673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Portland Medical Foundation

Providence Portland Medical Foundation develops philanthropic resources, through charitable giving, to benefit Providence Portland Medical Center. More than ever, your support is crucial.
Revenue
$31.1m
Assets
$243.8m
Employees
0
EIN
93-1231494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Braemar Charitable Trust

The Braemar Charitable Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds to support operation school bell: clothing matters, to recruit, train, and support casa advocates, to support their collaboration with lcc music program for a t.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$31.1m
Employees
2
EIN
93-6272124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

United Way of the Columbia- Willamette's mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities and advance equity by mobilizing the caring power of people across their metro area.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
53
EIN
93-0582124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Vibrant Village Foundation

The Vibrant Village Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, OR that primarily funds support cooperative gardens, school infrastructure and meals for school children in central Senegal. The foundation made 28 grants last year.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$93.7m
Employees
3
EIN
27-0745672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT)

Meyer Memorial Trust's mission work with and invest in organizations, communities, ideas and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$885.2m
Employees
39
EIN
93-0806316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation

The Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation is a private foundation that supports Beaverton Arts Foundation. It made 63 grants last year and is located in Portland, OR.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$85.8m
Employees
4
EIN
93-1159884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission Increase

Mission Increase equips Christian non-profits with a biblical approach to fundraising and offers consulting services to over 3,000 ministries.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$594.5k
Employees
47
EIN
83-4503439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC)

To promote economic and social advancement of farmworkers and disadvantaged individuals through the provision of education, training, advocacy and services that enhance self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
86
EIN
93-1150042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Renaissance Foundation

The Renaissance Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, OR. Last year, it awarded $1,443,666 in grants. It has total assets of $10,665,254.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
0
EIN
93-1306116
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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