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Who funds employment in Oregon: 53 foundations, $4.6 million in grants

53 private foundations paid 109 grants totaling $4,578,564 to employment nonprofits in Oregon, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Meyer Memorial Trust, with $1,434,750 in 9 grants.

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Cause
Employment
Recipients in
Oregon
Foundations
53
Grants
109
Total granted
$4,578,564

Foundations that funded employment in Oregon

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Meyer Memorial TrustPortland, OR9$1,434,750$250,000VerdeFor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Ford Family FoundationRoseburg, OR4$475,000$250,000Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardPrenatal to Grade 3 Projectapps.irs.gov
The Collins FoundationPortland, OR4$455,000$200,000Micro Enterprise Services of OregonSupport operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in communities of color and distressed areas throughout oregonapps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN2$375,000$250,000VerdeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA2$358,000$250,000Heart of Oregon Corps IncNew constructionapps.irs.gov
The Roundhouse FoundationSisters, OR4$240,000$165,000Heart of Oregon CorpsCentralized campus; empowering youth through jobs, education & stewardship supportapps.irs.gov
Maybelle Clark Macdonald FundBend, OR2$222,896$212,896Heart of Oregon CorpsCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation TrustWilsonville, OR2$124,500$75,000Heart of Oregon CorpsGeneral operating (daffodil grant)apps.irs.gov
Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable FoundationBend, OR1$100,000$100,000Heart of Oregon CorpsTo fulfill organization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000VerdeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Bullitt FoundationSeattle, WA1$100,000$100,000VerdeTo plan a clean materials campus campus in ne portland, oregon. for general supportapps.irs.gov
JTMF FoundationWilmington, DE1$50,000$50,000South Coast Business Employment CorporationSouth Coast Business Area; Agency on Aging, Senior nutrition programapps.irs.gov
Judith Ann Mogan FoundationCoos Bay, OR1$40,000$40,000Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardTo address critical need for clear career pathways for youth transitioning from high school to the workforceapps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationLake Oswego, OR3$40,000$20,000Se Works IncBankWork$ programapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$40,000$20,000Se Works IncBankWork$ Placement Programapps.irs.gov
Amaranthus Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE3$28,000$25,000Oregon Athlete FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni FoundationVancouver, WA1$27,642$27,642Edwards CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA2$27,500$15,000Latinobuilt FoundationBilingual construction pre-apprenticeship program for oregons latino communityapps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncSpringfield, MO1$25,000$25,000Heart of Oregon Corps IncTraining Tomorrow's Workforce Todayapps.irs.gov
The Rosendin FoundationAustin, TX1$25,000$25,000Heart of Oregon CorpsTo empower youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to central oregon communities.apps.irs.gov
Clark FoundationPortland, OR1$20,000$20,000Heart of Oregon CorpsCharitable - building fundapps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA1$20,000$20,000Oregon Tradeswomen IncGender Equityapps.irs.gov
The Carpenter FoundationMedford, OR1$20,000$20,000Living OpportunitiesIn support of accessible office furnishings for a new headquarters building.apps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Heart of Oregon Corps IncHeart of Oregon Corps: Empowering Central Oregon Youthapps.irs.gov
Bear Gulch FoundationGreenville, DE1$15,000$15,000VerdeGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Bend FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Heart of Oregon CorpsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Braemar Charitable TrustPortland, OR1$15,000$15,000Latinobuilt FoundationEnhancing their technical assistance program for construction workers, business owners.apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Company FoundationWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000Oregon Tradeswomen IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Russell Family FoundationGig Harbor, WA1$15,000$15,000Northwest Youth CorpsSound to summit and community forestry expansion, year 3apps.irs.gov
The Stimson-Miller FoundationPortland, OR1$13,510$13,510Northwest Youth CorpsProgram expensesapps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable TrustPortland, OR2$11,000$10,000Heart of Oregon Corps IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA1$10,000$10,000Living Opportunities IncEstablishing headquartersapps.irs.gov
Patricia D & William B Smullin FoundationBlue Lake, CA1$10,000$10,000South Coast Business Employment CorpCoos/curry counties meals on wheels programapps.irs.gov
Raymond Family FoundationPortland, OR1$10,000$10,000Living OpportunitiesTo support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the same neighborhoodsapps.irs.gov
The Doll Family FoundationWoodinville, WA1$10,000$10,000Oregon TradeswomenGeneral operating funds for exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Haugland Family Foundation Fka Rosaria P Haugland FoundationClackamas, OR1$10,000$10,000Northwest Youth CorpsOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Swigert FoundationPortland, OR1$10,000$10,000The Heart of Oregon CorpsGeneral operating expensesapps.irs.gov
Hunt C Giles Char - MainSaint Louis, MO1$6,200$6,200Sunrise Enterprises of Roseburg IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Friends of Paul Bunyan FoundationSalem, OR1$5,000$5,000TrajectorySupport projects related to forestry and resource edapps.irs.gov
R H Parkerunited FoundationPortland, OR1$5,000$5,000Marie Mills Center IncCommunity servicesapps.irs.gov
The Delaski Family FoundationBeaverton, OR1$5,000$5,000Heart of Oregon CorpsTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Hart Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Edwards Center IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT2$4,000$2,500School Foundation IncGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Joseph M Schenck FoundationincGlendale, CA2$4,000$2,000Heart of Oregon CorpsCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care FoundationPortland, OR1$3,942$3,942Micro Enterprise Services of OregonMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$2,500$2,500Edwards CenterCommunityapps.irs.gov
The Thalden FoundationAshland, OR1$2,500$2,500Living Opportunities IncArt award/prize recipientapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA26$1,974$280Edwards Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Renaissance FoundationPortland, OR1$1,500$1,500Oregon TradeswomenGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY2$1,150$1,100Office GroupMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Joe & Frances Naumes Family FoundationMedford, OR1$1,000$1,000Living OpportunitiesSupport for education & scholarship programsapps.irs.gov
Quinn Hill FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,000$1,000Living OpportunitiesProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Ramig Family FoundationPortland, OR1$1,000$1,000Oregon Leadership Development InstituteCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
M J Murdock Charitable TrustHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORNew construction$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford Family FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORPrenatal to Grade 3 Project$250,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustVerdePortland, ORFor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationVerdePortland, ORGeneral operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Maybelle Clark Macdonald FundHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORCapital campaign$212,896apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustVerdePortland, ORFor project support$205,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustVoz Workers' Rights Education ProjectPortland, ORFor general operating support$204,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustOregon Center for Public PolicyPortland, ORFor general operating support$200,750apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustMicro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, ORFor general operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Collins FoundationMicro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, ORSupport operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in communities of color and distressed areas throughout oregon$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Roundhouse FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORCentralized campus; empowering youth through jobs, education & stewardship support$165,000apps.irs.gov
The Collins FoundationHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORSupport operation and the development of a centralized campus to expand employment, job training, and education services for opportunity youth across crook, deschutes, jefferson, and klamath counties$150,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustNamcoPortland, ORFor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationMicro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, ORGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford Family FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORHome Visiting Systems Coordination$115,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustNorthwest Youth CorpsEugene, ORNew program staff$108,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORTo fulfill organization's charitable purpose$100,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustOregon Tradeswomen IncPortland, ORFor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford Family FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORRecruit HIPPO 24/25$100,000apps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncVerdePortland, ORGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustVerdePortland, ORFor program support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Bullitt FoundationVerdePortland, ORTo plan a clean materials campus campus in ne portland, oregon. for general support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Collins FoundationOregon Center for Public PolicyPortland, ORSupport policy, research, and advocacy for an equitable economic system for economically vulnerable families, including low-income and bipoc families, across oregon$80,000apps.irs.gov
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation TrustHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORGeneral operating (daffodil grant)$75,000apps.irs.gov
JTMF FoundationSouth Coast Business Employment CorporationCoos Bay, ORSouth Coast Business Area; Agency on Aging, Senior nutrition program$50,000apps.irs.gov
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation TrustPathfinder ClubhouseCorvallis, ORGeneral operating (rose grant)$49,500apps.irs.gov
Judith Ann Mogan FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORTo address critical need for clear career pathways for youth transitioning from high school to the workforce$40,000apps.irs.gov
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni FoundationEdwards CenterBeaverton, ORGeneral support$27,642apps.irs.gov
The Rosendin FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORTo empower youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to central oregon communities.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORTraining Tomorrow's Workforce Today$25,000apps.irs.gov
Meyer Memorial TrustNamcoPortland, ORFor project support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Collins FoundationNamcoPortland, ORBem grant to support a project of portland naacp empowering black youth and adults in the portland metro region$25,000apps.irs.gov
Amaranthus Family Charitable FoundationOregon Athlete FoundationGrants Pass, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Roundhouse FoundationRural Engagement & Vitality CenterEnterprise, ORCottonwood crossing summer institute & support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Roundhouse FoundationSouth Coast Business Employment CorporationCoos Bay, ORSenior meals$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Roundhouse FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORRecruit hippo$25,000apps.irs.gov
Clark FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORCharitable - building fund$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation IncHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORHeart of Oregon Corps: Empowering Central Oregon Youth$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Carpenter FoundationLiving OpportunitiesMedford, ORIn support of accessible office furnishings for a new headquarters building.$20,000apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationOregon Tradeswomen IncPortland, ORGender Equity$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationSe Works IncPortland, ORBankWork$ Placement Program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationSe Works IncPortland, ORBankWork$ program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationVerdePortland, ORWeatherization Pilot in Cully$20,000apps.irs.gov
Bend FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORGeneral$15,000apps.irs.gov
Braemar Charitable TrustLatinobuilt FoundationPortland, OREnhancing their technical assistance program for construction workers, business owners.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Hillman Family FoundationsLatinobuilt FoundationPortland, ORBilingual construction pre-apprenticeship program for oregons latino community$15,000apps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationMicro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, ORGeneral operating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Russell Family FoundationNorthwest Youth CorpsEugene, ORSound to summit and community forestry expansion, year 3$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Company FoundationOregon Tradeswomen IncPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bear Gulch FoundationVerdePortland, ORGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Stimson-Miller FoundationNorthwest Youth CorpsEugene, ORProgram expenses$13,510apps.irs.gov
Hillman Family FoundationsVerdePortland, ORClub aves after school nature program$12,500apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable TrustHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Raymond Family FoundationLiving OpportunitiesMedford, ORTo support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the same neighborhoods$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ben B Cheney Foundation IncLiving Opportunities IncMedford, OREstablishing headquarters$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Haugland Family Foundation Fka Rosaria P Haugland FoundationNorthwest Youth CorpsEugene, OROperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Doll Family FoundationOregon TradeswomenPortland, ORGeneral operating funds for exempt purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maybelle Clark Macdonald FundSix Rivers Dispute Resolution CenterHood River, ORProgram support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Patricia D & William B Smullin FoundationSouth Coast Business Employment CorpCoos Bay, ORCoos/curry counties meals on wheels program$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford Family FoundationSouthwestern Oregon Workforce Investment BoardCoos Bay, ORHome Visiting Systems Coordination Summit & Leadership Event$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Swigert FoundationThe Heart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORGeneral operating expenses$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hunt C Giles Char - MainSunrise Enterprises of Roseburg IncRoseburg, ORGeneral operating$6,200apps.irs.gov
The Hart Family FoundationEdwards Center IncBeaverton, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Delaski Family FoundationHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORTo support general operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
R H Parkerunited FoundationMarie Mills Center IncTillamook, ORCommunity services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationSchool Foundation IncBend, ORClassroom Enrichments Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Paul Bunyan FoundationTrajectoryClackamas, ORSupport projects related to forestry and resource ed$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care FoundationMicro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, ORMatching gifts$3,942apps.irs.gov
Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith Family FoundationEdwards CenterAloha, ORCommunity$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Thalden FoundationLiving Opportunities IncMedford, ORArt award/prize recipient$2,500apps.irs.gov
Amaranthus Family Charitable FoundationOregon Athlete FoundationGrants Pass, OROAF Kids Dash$2,500apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncSchool Foundation IncBend, ORGeneral Operating Support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Joseph M Schenck FoundationincHeart of Oregon CorpsBend, ORCharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph M Schenck FoundationincThe Office GroupBend, ORCharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORGeneral Operating Support$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Renaissance FoundationOregon TradeswomenPortland, ORGeneral operating purposes$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncOffice GroupBend, ORMatching gifts$1,100apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable TrustEdwards Center IncBeaverton, OR2024 year-end immediate need gift$1,000apps.irs.gov
Joe & Frances Naumes Family FoundationLiving OpportunitiesMedford, ORSupport for education & scholarship programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Quinn Hill FoundationLiving OpportunitiesMedford, ORProgram support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Ramig Family FoundationOregon Leadership Development InstitutePortland, ORCharitable contribution$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amaranthus Family Charitable FoundationOregon Athlete FoundationGrants Pass, ORBenefit fundraiser event$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEdwards Center IncBeaverton, ORGeneral support$280apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Oregon Aspire IncGrants Pass, ORGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCollab LabPortland, ORGeneral support$204apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRelay ResourcesPortland, ORGeneral support$157apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationReiki Foundation InternationalEugene, ORGeneral support$147apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHeart of Oregon Corps IncBend, ORGeneral support$113apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthwest Youth CorpsEugene, ORGeneral support$87apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLatinobuilt FoundationPortland, ORGeneral support$86apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationExceed Enterprises IncPortland, ORGeneral support$85apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLiving Opportunities IncMedford, ORGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEast Cascades Workforce Investment BoardBend, ORGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncOffice GroupBend, ORVolunteer program$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSteps 4 MalawiAshland, ORGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOregon Center for Public PolicyPortland, ORGeneral support$46apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPathfinder ClubhouseCorvallis, ORGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCarewheels CorporationLake Oswego, ORGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationService To Service USAPortland, ORGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVoz Workers Rights Education ProjectPortland, ORGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.