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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7120564

Lamb Foundation

A private foundation in Lake Oswego, OR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 33 grants and $319,600 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Lamb Foundation
PO Box 1705
Lake Oswego, OR 970350575
(503) 635-8010
Form and materials
Submission information is provided to the applicant with the invitation to apply. Applications may be submitted via an online form made available to invitees or may be submitted via email following the guidelines included in the invitation and/or online grant proposal form. Questions may be directed to the executive director at [email protected] or by telephone at 503-635-8010. Lamb foundation typically makes grants to 501(c)(3) public charities located in or serving the pacific northwest united states. Areas of interest are: arts, environment and social services for youth and children. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Deadlines
Submission deadlines are provided to the applicant with the invitation to apply.
Restrictions
No formal restrictions or limitations

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $319,600

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $5,918,135
  • Tax year 2024

    $311,900

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $5,665,341
  • Tax year 2023

    $257,900

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $5,738,539
  • Tax year 2022

    $300,770

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $5,896,847
  • Tax year 2021

    $273,700

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $5,931,110
  • Tax year 2020

    $278,070

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $5,513,468
  • Tax year 2019

    $275,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $5,613,242

Grants paid in 2025

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Urban GleanersPortland, OR

    Goals: increase volume of food collected, and thus rescued from landfills; increase the number of high-quality, healthy prepared meals ; enhance farm gleaning program; improve community outreach and responsiveness.

    $21,000
  2. Outgrowing HungerBoring, OR

    Supports staff time and equipment to continue our valuable farm accelerator program that provides food for donation and/or sale in east multnomah county.

    $20,000
  3. Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA

    This general operating grant will support northwest harvests purpose to ensure access to nutritious food, and to build broad food partner capacity to create a stronger, more resilient, more just food ecosystem.

    $19,250
  4. Wellspring Family ServicesSeattle, WA

    This grant supports wellspring family services work to end family homelessness in king county, wa by providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive support that helps families stabilize, heal, and thrive.

    $18,000
  5. Adelante MujeresForest Grove, OR

    General operating support to sustain programming across 4 departments with over 15 programs. Adelante mujeres will provide direct services to the latine and immigrant community in washington county, or.

    $16,500
  6. Community Transitional SchoolPortland, OR

    CTS is a tuition-free, nonprofit prek-8th grade private school dedicated to the educational needs of children whose families are experiencing homelessness and living within the portland metropolitan area and greater multnomah county.

    $16,000
  7. The Lands CouncilSpokane, WA

    Providing reliable vehicles to support watershed restoration in eastern washington. These projects will improve water quality, expand fish and wildlife habitat, and strengthen climate resilience in the columbia river watershed.

    $16,000
  8. Building Healthy FamiliesEnterprise, OR

    Building healthy families offers proven evidence-based programs focusing on youth development, prevention and parent education. Services are offered in wallowa, baker, union, and malheur counties positively impacting families and communities.

    $15,000
  9. ConfluencesVancouver, WA

    Confluences education programs work together to plant seeds of knowledge for students and educators as they experience learning through a broader approach to history.

    $15,000
  10. Family Building BlocksSalem, OR

    Mission: "keep children safe and families together" goals: reduce child and family risk factors to prevent abuse and neglect, improve family stability and functioning. Improve parenting skills, support positive child development and well-being.

    $15,000
  11. Family Tree Relief NurseryAlbany, OR

    Family trees therapeutic early childhood program (tecp) in sweet home will serve 40 families with children from birth to age 6 who experience family stressors that may increase their risk for child abuse and neglect and foster care placement.

    $15,000
  12. Farmers Conservation AllianceHood River, OR

    This proposal will support currently engaged rural agricultural communities to respond to rapidly changing federal priorities, programs, and rules related to irrigation modernization efforts in the west, primarily in oregon.

    $15,000
  13. J Bar J Youth ServicesBend, OR

    Supports vulnerable families in central oregon, providing housing stabilization, parenting support, and resource navigation to reduce risk of child welfare involvement.

    $15,000
  14. Josephy Center for Arts & CultureJoseph, OR

    The josephy centers youth art program serves 600+ youth annually in wallowa county, one of oregons most isolated regions, ensuring young people have meaningful access to the arts.

    $15,000
  15. Old Mill Center for Children & FamiliesCorvallis, OR

    Funds will support transportation for students to and from programming at our relief nurseries in corvallis and monroe, covering vehicle maintenance, staff, car seats, gas, and contracted services like dial-a-bus.

    $15,000
  16. The Dougy CenterPortland, OR

    Dougy center provides grief support in a safe place where young people and their families can share their experiences before and after a death.

    $15,000
  17. HollaPortland, OR

    Holla pairs 100 youth of color in east portland with adults who share similar cultures. The program provides educational and social support and fun activities, and recruits staff and mentors who are attuned to the culture of the youth.

    $12,000
  18. Golden Road ArtsHillsboro, OR

    Golden road arts provides art classes to fill the void where schools are not offering art classes. Golden road arts provides sequential, hands-on "art club" programs and free support materials for educators.

    $10,000
  19. Community Connection of Ne Oregon IncLa Grande, OR

    Distribute food across the oregon counties of baker, grant, and wallowa through 18 food pantries and 11 harvest share sites.

    $4,250
  20. Food Share of Lincoln CountyNewport, OR

    Support food share of lincoln county's mission to eliminate hunger in lincoln county.

    $4,250
  21. Klamath Lake Counties Food BankKlamath Falls, OR

    Support to alleviate hunger and provide essential resources to those in need in klamath and lake counties.

    $4,250
  22. Four Rivers Cultural CenterOntario, OR

    Sharing and celebrating the history, art, and entertainment of the many cultures that have made their home in treasure valley.

    $3,000
  23. Friends of Explorer Post 58Portland, OR

    Supports the mission of friends of explorer post 58 to provide an arena for personal growth and social interaction by creating diverse experiences that foster responsibility, respect, and a passion for the outdoors for a variety of youth ages 14-18.

    $3,000
  24. My Father's HouseGresham, OR

    The mission of my fathers house is to equip homeless families with the life skills necessary to become contributing members of their community. More than half of our residents are dependent children.

    $3,000
  25. St Johns Food SharePortland, OR

    Powered entirely by volunteers, we distribute food through an open-door, no-barrier approach, providing a welcoming pantry shopping experience for individuals to choose what works best for them and their families.

    $3,000
  26. The Giving PlateBend, OR

    Support giving plate's mission: feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality in central oregon.

    $3,000
  27. Saving GraceBend, OR

    Supporting an organization that provides sanctuary, resources, and raises awareness to survivors of domestic violence and individuals at risk.

    $2,000
  28. Bridging VoicesPortland, OR

    To support bridging voices mission: bridging voices is a youth chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-21, and strives to be a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music.

    $1,500
  29. Native American Youth and Family Center (naya)Portland, OR

    The mission of naya is: to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth & families in partnership w/ the community through cultural identity & education. This grant supports their programs for children and youth.

    $1,500
  30. MazamasPortland, OR

    To support the mazama's mission: to inspire everyone to love and protect the mountains. The mazamas promote mountaineering through education, climbing, hiking, fellowship, safety and the protection of mountain environments.

    $1,000
  31. Northwest Children's Theater and SchoolPortland, OR

    The mission of northwest childrens theater and school is to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young audiences. NWCT produces four mainstage shows per year and administers one of the largest theater schools on the west coast.

    $1,000
  32. Oregon Environmental CouncilPortland, OR

    Our work ensures oregonians live healthier lives because our air, water and land are cleaner; our food is more sustainably produced; and the products, energy and transportation we rely on are safer for our environment.

    $1,000
  33. The Greenway Foundation IncDenver, CO

    Enhance and protect denver's waterways and tributaries, primarily the south platte river through equitable community engagment, education and stewardship

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services7 grants $85,75033% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture6 grants $66,25025% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $42,50016% of the total
  4. Environment3 grants $18,0007% of the total
  5. Education1 grant $16,0006% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $18,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon28 grants $251,250
  2. Washington4 grants $68,250
  3. Colorado1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brenda LambPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Heather BaileyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Karen Anne HortonSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carl LambTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Benjamin BaileyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Corwin WaldronDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Finn JamesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lauren BirkhahnDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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