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Portland, OR foundations

There are 1,094 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Portland Oregon metro area, including the cities of Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, and Vancouver within the states of Oregon and Washington. Combined, these Portland metro foundations employ 1,122 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Types of foundations in Portland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
826
 
$1,407,372,617
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
124
 
$805,692,571
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
37
 
$4,299,331
Community foundations
 
32
 
$623,693,875
Corporate foundations
 
17
 
$67,703,245
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
12
 
$54,357,654
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
7
 
$1,689,679
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$8,323,943
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Portland, OR foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
616
1-10
 
37
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Portland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
507
$250k to $1M
 
112
$1M to $5M
 
66
$5M to $25M
 
28
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of foundations in Portland

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1-20 of 1,094

KMR Group Foundation

The KMR Group Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to refund prior year grants. The foundation made 113 grants last year. Grantees include Chabad of Clark County. The foundation is located in Vancouver, WA.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
5
EIN
32-0185357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$179.8m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
44
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
$29.5m
Assets
$172.1m
Employees
2
EIN
81-5181832
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
$194.1m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
130
EIN
23-7083114
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
$27.2m
Assets
$414.4m
Employees
15
EIN
88-0391959
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
$58.5m
Assets
$359.3m
Employees
0
EIN
93-0575982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust

The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation that supports Causa Oregon. It made 62 grants last year and is supported by the Gertrude Boyle Trust.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$374.9m
Employees
6
EIN
93-1254171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

1803 Fund

The 1803 Fund invests in Black Portland's wealth and well-being through real assets, financial tools, and long-term grants that build community power.
Revenue
$55.6m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
12
EIN
92-2585176
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
$37.5m
Assets
$178.5m
Employees
5
EIN
03-0373895
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
$58.8m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
0
EIN
82-4938743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BP Lester and Regina John Foundation

The BP Lester and Regina John Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating support. It made 103 grants last year to grantees that include Central Catholic High School and others. The Foundation is located in Portland, OR.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7110263
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
$42.7m
Assets
$401.8m
Employees
15
EIN
91-1246778
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
$5.5m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
16
EIN
91-1943624
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
$293.7m
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
137
EIN
23-7315673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Collins Foundation

We want the state of Oregon to be a place where all people have access to high quality, culturally responsible services in sectors such as health, social services, education, housing, and employment.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$234.9m
Employees
10
EIN
93-6021893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Firstenburg Foundation

Private foundation in Vancouver, WA. Funds training for parents, students, and teachers at River Homelink School and supports various grantees.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$42.8m
Employees
1
EIN
68-0525464
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
$35.7m
Assets
$249.3m
Employees
0
EIN
93-1231494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF)

Oregon Jewish Community Foundation's (OJCF) mission is to build and promote a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington that supports a thriving Jewish community now and for generations to come.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$137.3m
Employees
9
EIN
93-1019725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Vibrant Village Foundation

The Vibrant Village Foundation is a private US foundation funding and supporting rural African and Latin American communities through local NGO partners and programs in Ghana and Kenya.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$100.3m
Employees
2
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
$112.3m
Assets
$901.2m
Employees
46
EIN
93-0806316
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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