Founded by the family behind Columbia Sportswear, this Oregon-based funder launched a podcast as a way to tackle a stubborn challenge: philanthropic underfunding of rural communities.
Read MoreMicron Technology and its charitable foundation focus much of their charitable giving on Boise-area communities. Here’s what Idaho nonprofits should know about approaching Micron for support.
Read MoreWith offices in Roseburg and Eugene, the Ford Family Foundation has given out over 8,000 grants. Here’s an overview of how it gives to rural organizations in Oregon.
Read MoreHere are the top things to know about Cressey Family Charitable Trust and how to approach this Eugene, Oregon funder for a grant.
Read MoreThe Paul M. Anderson Foundation is an under-the-radar grantmaker just outside of Seattle. Here’s an overview of this funder, including its giving priorities, grantmaking approach and recent giving history.
Read MoreThe CHC Foundation is a significant private foundation in Idaho, especially in the state's southeastern region. Here are the top things to know about this locally focused funder.
Read MoreAs part of our continuing coverage of philanthropic funders backing rural America, here are five grantmakers to note in the Pacific West — Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii and Alaska.
Read MoreBased in Bend, Oregon, the Chambers Family Foundation is an accessible grantmaker with broad interests in the state. Here’s what Oregon grantseekers should know about this funder.
Read MoreThis Bay Area and Pacific Northwest funder has a unique take on participatory grantmaking, inviting small cohorts of grantees to share flexible, capacity-building funds. Magic Cabinet’s leadership explains how it works.
Read MoreBased in the unincorporated community of Kingston, Washington, and on the Kitsap Peninsula, the Alta Foundation operates as a private grantmaker supporting local needs, with a focus on children with special needs.
Read MoreThe Golden Heart Community Foundation is an affiliate funder based in Alaska’s second-most-populated city, Fairbanks. Here’s a look at what it funds and how to approach this grantmaker for support.
Read MoreThe Nike co-founder recently committed $400 million to support the Black community in Portland, Oregon. It’s a big leap from his mostly university-focused philanthropic track record. Is he up to the task?
Read MoreThe foundation of this billionaire donor couple has made early childhood education a priority, most recently in an effort to strengthen the struggling early educator workforce through a mix of strategies.
Read MoreThe AGC Education Foundation, which has been operating since 1980 and prioritizes construction-related funding in Washington, aims to support the next generation of construction industry professionals.
Read MoreGary and Christine Rood prioritize health and children, and their giving has grown significantly in recent years. The couple’s latest move sent $33 million to Friends of the Children, which has landed some big gifts lately.
Read MoreFor over 50 years, the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund has been making grants to local, community-based nonprofits. Here’s what Oregon nonprofits should know about this foundation and how it gives throughout the state.
Read MoreSince 1973, the Whittenberger Foundation has been working to improve the lives of children and youth in Idaho. Here are some tips for Idaho organizations looking to apply.
Read MoreThe Rozella Nottingham Trust is a small family foundation that typically awards a few grants per year. Keep these three things in mind when you approach this foundation for a grant.
Read MoreBased in Eagle, Idaho, a quaint suburb located about 10 miles northwest of Boise, the Nagel Foundation focuses its attention on southwest Idaho. Here are some details about how it supports nonprofits there.
Read MoreToya Fick recently took over as head of Oregon’s Meyer Memorial Trust, carrying out a programmatic focus on racial justice in the region. We spoke with Fick about the new job, and how funders can meet the needs of the moment.
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