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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 93-6021893

The Collins Foundation

A private foundation in Portland, OR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 209 grants and $10.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Carol Cheney
1618 SW First Ave Ste 505
Portland, OR 972015706
(503) 227-7171
[email protected]
Form and materials
The application should be in writing and should include the following information a) organization name b) verification of organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other eligible entity c) organization budget d) a description of the nature of the request e) proposed time period of the request f) total cost of project g) the amount requested from the foundation h) additional information and guidelines are available at "www.collinsfoundation.org"
Deadlines
Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october
Restrictions
Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of oregon
Contact
Carol Cheney
1618 SW First Ave Ste 505
Portland, OR 972015706
(503) 227-7171
[email protected]
Form and materials
In cases of requests for funds in response to the black equity movement and oregon immigrant & refugee funders collaborative, the application can be either submitted by the org or initiated by the foundation in writing and should include the following a) org name b) verification of org's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other eligible entity c) a description of the nature of the request d) the amount requested from the foundation e) additional information from the organization may be requested by the foundation, based on the nature of the request
Deadlines
Periodically as determined appropriate
Restrictions
Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of oregon

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,754,760

    Grants listed
    209
    Assets, end of year
    $234,878,745

  • Tax year 2023

    $11,208,720

    Grants listed
    279
    Assets, end of year
    $227,675,139

  • Tax year 2022

    $14,566,892

    Grants listed
    342
    Assets, end of year
    $226,565,882

  • Tax year 2021

    $15,529,319

    Grants listed
    469
    Assets, end of year
    $270,336,335

  • Tax year 2020

    $16,052,723

    Grants listed
    500
    Assets, end of year
    $249,591,840

  • Tax year 2019

    $11,397,610

    Grants listed
    392
    Assets, end of year
    $253,082,907

  • Tax year 2018

    $11,024,897

    Grants listed
    310
    Assets, end of year
    $223,890,635

Grants paid in 2024

209 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Northwest Health Foundation Fund IIPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to build capacity in black, indigenous, people of color (bipoc) nonprofit organizations to grow civic engagement across oregon

    $360,000
  2. Albina Vision Trust IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and headquarters renovations to foster community-building and provide vital gathering spaces for the black community in multnomah county

    $250,000
  3. Network for Oregon Affordable Housing Suite 245Portland, OR

    Support operations and programs ensuring access to housing for eligible residents of columbia, clatsop, and tillamook counties

    $250,000
  4. Self Enhancement IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for black youth and families in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $250,000
  5. Latino NetworkPortland, OR

    Support operations to plan and implement a statewide strategy and colectivo infrastructure centering latinx/a/e/o, indigena, afro-latinx/a/e/o comunidades in oregon

    $203,000
  6. Apano Communities United FundPortland, OR

    Support general operations and organizational leadership transition for multi-ethnic asian and pacific islander statewide

    $200,000
  7. Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramPortland, OR

    Support operations and pre-apprenticeship construction programs to improve access to building trades careers for communities of color, formerly incarcerated individuals, and individuals experiencing low incomes in clackamas, multnomah, washington counties

    $200,000
  8. Foundations for A Better OregonPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs advocating for equitable education policies in oregon

    $200,000
  9. Micro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in communities of color and distressed areas throughout oregon

    $200,000
  10. Regional Arts & Culture CouncilPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to support artists and arts organizations in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $200,000
  11. Northwest Health Foundation Fund IIPortland, OR

    Support operations and program capacity for disabled bipoc leaders, groups, and organizations in oregon

    $180,000
  12. Oregon Community FoundationPortland, OR

    Support the black student success initiative strengthening capacity of nonprofits working to improve outcomes for black students statewide

    $150,000
  13. Heart of Oregon Corps IncBend, OR

    Support 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

    $150,000
  14. Open School IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and educational programs for bipoc and low-income students underserved and underestimated by public school systems in multnomah county

    $150,000
  15. Oregon RecoversPortland, OR

    Support general operations and organizational stability to advance programs and support for people living with and recovering from addictions across oregon

    $150,000
  16. Talent Maker CityTalent, OR

    Support operations and steam programs for youth and community members from marginalized communities in jackson and josephine counties

    $150,000
  17. African Family Holistic Health OrganizationPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for african immigrant and refugee families in multnomah and washington counties

    $130,000
  18. Equitable Giving CirclePortland, OR

    Support operations and services related to advancing black communities across multnomah and washington counties

    $125,000
  19. Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs in workforce development and education for black youth and young adults in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $125,000
  20. Reach Community Development IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and homeownership programs for bipoc families in multnomah county

    $125,000
  21. Harbor IncAstoria, OR

    Support organizational capacity and staff wellbeing to expand trauma-informed and culturally competent support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in clatsop county

    $115,000
  22. Blanchet House of HospitalityPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for individuals navigating addiction, mental health, housing, or other challenges across multnomah county and yamhill county

    $100,000
  23. Centro Cultural de Condado de WashingtonCornelius, OR

    Support operations and programs providing services to the latino community, migrant farmworkers experiencing low incomes, and immigrant refugee communities in clackamas, multnomah, washington, and yamhill counties

    $100,000
  24. Columbia RiverkeeperHood River, OR

    Support programs that protect and restore the columbia river for tribal nations and communities in hood river county, grand ronde community, and umatilla and warm springs reservation

    $100,000
  25. Council on Aging of Central OregonBend, OR

    Support operations and programs supporting the elderly communities in crook, deschutes, jefferson, and klamath counties

    $100,000
  26. Kids Unlimited of OregonMedford, OR

    Support operations and programs for latinx families experiencing high poverty across jackson county

    $100,000
  27. Oregon Native American ChamberPortland, OR

    Support culturally specific economic development programs and activities supporting bipoc entrepreneurs and small businesses in oregon

    $100,000
  28. Prismid IncGreenville, SC

    Support operations and programs for black, indigenous people of color artists to rest, heal, restore, and create in multnomah county

    $100,000
  29. Regional Accelerator & Innovation NetworkEugene, OR

    Support operations and programs providing equitable access to training, resources, and capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and small businesses in benton, grant, lane, and linn counties

    $100,000
  30. Seeding JusticePortland, OR

    Support operations and coordination for a statewide funders collaborative

    $100,000
  31. EcotrustPortland, OR

    Support partnerships and programs to foster economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being for communities statewide

    $80,525
  32. Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan AreaPortland, OR

    Support programming and operations for bipoc youth in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $80,000
  33. Habitat for Humanity of OregonPortland, OR

    Support operations and housing programs to provide affordable homeownership and home repairs for low-income first-time home-buyers across oregon

    $80,000
  34. Oregon Center for Public PolicyPortland, OR

    Support policy, research, and advocacy for an equitable economic system for economically vulnerable families, including low-income and bipoc families, across oregon

    $80,000
  35. Samoa Pacific Development CorporationPortland, OR

    Expand culturally responsive programming for pacific islander communities statewide

    $76,450
  36. Center for Diversity & the EnvironmentPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to improve access to environmental professional development resources for communities of color statewide

    $75,000
  37. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    Support general operations to serve youth from low-income families, and culturally specific and immigrant communities living in columbia, morrow, multnomah, umatilla, and washington counties

    $75,000
  38. Crag Law CenterPortland, OR

    Support operations and organization-wide efforts to implement an intersectional approach to environmental protection across oregon

    $75,000
  39. Fishtrap IncEnterprise, OR

    Support operations and literary art programs for writers and artists in wallowa county

    $75,000
  40. Portland State University FoundationPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for underrepresented middle school students in STEM through education and mentorship statewide

    $75,000
  41. Reap IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to improve educational outcomes for bipoc and marginalized students in clackamas, columbia, multnomah, and washington counties

    $75,000
  42. Together We Are Greater ThanPortland, OR

    Support operations assisting bipoc students pre-k through college and their families to overcome barriers and thrive in school, college, and careers in multnomah and washington counties

    $75,000
  43. Northwest Employment Education and Defense Fund (need Fund)Portland, OR

    Support operations and programs providing advocacy and legal supports for vulnerable worker communities across oregon

    $70,000
  44. Rural Development Initiatives IncCoburg, OR

    Support operations and programs for rural communities across oregon

    $70,000
  45. Free GeekPortland, OR

    Increase staff and capacity to support a digital inclusion program for bipoc youth and adults living in low-income households in multnomah county

    $65,000
  46. Lines for LifePortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for native youth across crook, deschutes, and jefferson counties and the warm springs reservation

    $65,000
  47. Catholic Charities of OregonPortland, OR

    Oirfc grant to support programs addressing crucial needs within refugee and immigrant communities in oregon

    $62,500
  48. Project LedoPortland, OR

    Support operations and stem-focused programs to support k-8 students of color and students from low-income households in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $60,000
  49. Utopia PDXPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to support queer and trans pacific islanders in the portland metro area

    $60,000
  50. TananwitWarm Springs, OR

    Support operations and programs for native artists across oregon

    $57,200
  51. Elevate OregonPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to empower bipoc students in grades 3-12 toward success and leadership in multnomah county

    $55,000
  52. Outside the FramePortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to provide creative empowerment and professional development for houseless youth in clackamas and multnomah counties

    $55,000
  53. Pueblo Unido PDXPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for communities with vulnerable immigration status in oregon

    $55,000
  54. Oregon Latino Health CoalitionPortland, OR

    Oirfc grant support access to healthcare benefits for people of any age or immigration status in oregon

    $53,990
  55. Willamette Valley Law ProjectWoodburn, OR

    Support operations and programs for immigrant and farmworker communities in marion, polk, and yamhill counties

    $51,000
  56. Holla SchoolPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support anti-racist and culturally responsive instructional framework to k-4 students in multnomah county

    $51,000
  57. Oregon Rural Action IncLa Grande, OR

    Oirfc grant to support operations and programs for improved health, farmworker rights, access to safe water, and improved climate in oregon

    $50,860
  58. 1000 Friends of OregonPortland, OR

    Support operations to ensure responsible land use, affordable housing, and livability for urban and rural communities across oregon

    $50,000
  59. Art in OregonOregon City, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support and foster culturally rich regional communities through partnerships, advocacy, and investments for black artists across oregon

    $50,000
  60. Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programming for the nonprofit leadership program, benefitting emerging nonprofits and leaders in oregon

    $50,000
  61. Albina Vision Trust IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support education programs for black youth in multnomah county.

    $50,000
  62. Chehalem Center AssociationNewberg, OR

    Support operations for equitable arts and culture programming for youth and adults across yamhill county

    $50,000
  63. East County Rising Community ProjectsFairview, OR

    Support operations and programming for communities of color in east multnomah county

    $50,000
  64. Filipino Bayanihan CenterPortland, OR

    Support operations and programming to provide basic resources and a community gathering place for the filipino community in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $50,000
  65. Imagine Black FuturesPortland, OR

    Hire a finance and human resources staff to support operations and programs for black communities statewide

    $50,000
  66. Impact NWPortland, OR

    Support operations, programming, and housing stability supports for families experiencing low incomes in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $50,000
  67. Intertribal Agricultural CouncilBillings, MT

    Support operations and programs for regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty with cow creek band of umpqua tribe of indians and the confederated tribes of umatilla indians

    $50,000
  68. Metroeast Community MediaGresham, OR

    Increase staff and capacity to offer digital media programming to bipoc, LGBTQ, immigrant, low-income, disability, and senior citizens in east multnomah county

    $50,000
  69. Microenterprise Resources Initiatives and TrainingKeizer, OR

    Support operations and entrepreneurial programs to improve access to wealth for bipoc and low-income communities in malheur, marion, polk, umatilla, and yamhill counties

    $50,000
  70. Passinart A Theatre CompanyPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and programming to heighten awareness from an african american perspective through arts in multnomah county

    $50,000
  71. Portland Community Football ClubPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to provide "whole child" wraparound services for youth soccer players from bipoc and other marginalized communities in multnomah county

    $50,000
  72. Reading ResultsPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for first- to fourth-grade students in multnomah county

    $50,000
  73. Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and programs to strengthen the collective voice of african, african-american, and black communities in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $50,000
  74. Tillamook County Community Action Resource Enterprises IncTillamook, OR

    Support operations for shelter construction and maintenance for houseless individuals and families across tillamook county

    $50,000
  75. Transformative Justice CommunityWilsonville, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support for programs for youth impacted by familial incarceration in multnomah, marion, and lane counties

    $50,000
  76. Washington County Historical SocietyPortland, OR

    Support operations to increase curated exhibits and educational programs for public students, artists, and the general public in washington county

    $50,000
  77. Adelante MujeresForest Grove, OR

    Oirfc grant to expand the organization's capacity to advance intersectional justice for people in washington and yamhill counties

    $48,695
  78. Uprise CollectivePortland, OR

    Support operations and programs designed by and for bipoc, LGBTQ+, and disability communities in multnomah, clackamas, and washington counties

    $45,000
  79. Ne Steam CoalitionPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support STEM opportunities for black youth and youth of color in multnomah and washington counties

    $43,875
  80. Community Alliance of Lane CountyEugene, OR

    Oirfc grant to improve educational equity and accountability from school districts to underserved youth and immigrant family in lane county

    $43,200
  81. WonderfolkPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support the north east productions project to uplift stories and narratives about the black community in oregon

    $40,750
  82. The Next Door IncHood River, OR

    Oirfc grant to support programs for underrepresented community members to engage public processes in hood river

    $40,350
  83. Beyond These WallsPortland, OR

    Support operations for a supportive housing program for formerly incarcerated lgbtqia2s+ people in oregon

    $40,000
  84. Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support programs for black and african transgender, queer, nonbinary, two-spirit, and intersex communities in multnomah, washington, and clackamas counties

    $40,000
  85. Black Economic CollectiveGresham, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support financial literacy and education for black community members in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  86. Cascade AIDS ProjectPortland, OR

    Hire a healthcare equity advocate to advance health equity for LGBTQ+, bipoc, and people affected by HIV in clackamas, multnomah, washington, and yamhill counties

    $40,000
  87. Community Doula AlliancePortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support programs for black, indigenous, latina/x, asian, and other racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse doulas in clackamas, marion, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  88. Columbia RiverkeeperHood River, OR

    Support the comunidades project to support latinx and immigrant communities' advocacy for social and environmental justice in hood river county

    $40,000
  89. De Rose Community Bridge and Holistic WellnessHillsboro, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support programs to reduce food insecurity and poverty for bipoc, immigrant, and refugee communities experiencing low income in multnomah and washington counties

    $40,000
  90. Forward TogetherOakland, CA

    Support operations and reproductive justice programs centering bipoc, LGBTQ+, and immigrant families and culture workers in oregon

    $40,000
  91. Friends of BaseballPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support after-school and summer enrichment youth development and prevention programs for youth of color and their families in clackamas, multnomah, washington, and polk counties

    $40,000
  92. Greater New Hope CharitiesFairview, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support access to health services for black communities in clackamas and multnomah counties

    $40,000
  93. Imagine Black FuturesPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support community care, community empowerment, and civic engagement programs for black communities statewide

    $40,000
  94. Jackson County Community Services Consortium IncMedford, OR

    Bem general operations grant to build community and connectedness for the black communities in jackson, josephine, and klamath counties

    $40,000
  95. Love Is Stronger GVPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support operations and programs focused on underserved youth impacted by high risk environments in multnomah county

    $40,000
  96. Momentum AlliancePortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to promote civic engagement and leadership development opportunities for bipoc youth in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  97. Oregon Remembrance ProjectPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support truth and reconciliation projects in clackamas, coos, jackson, josephine, multnomah, umatilla, and union counties

    $40,000
  98. Portland Tennis and EducationPortland, OR

    Support operations and after-school programs serving latine and english language learners, and k-12 grade youth in multnomah county

    $40,000
  99. Radical RestVancouver, WA

    Bem grant to provide wellness programs for bipoc communities in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  100. Southern Oregon Education Service DistrictMedford, OR

    Support operations and programs for black and african american students in jackson county

    $40,000
  101. Taking OwnershipPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support repairs for black-owned homes in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  102. The Father's GroupBend, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support programs for black youth and black fathers in crook, deschutes, and jefferson counties.

    $40,000
  103. Triple Threat MentoringPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support mentorship programs for black youth and youth from communities of color in multnomah and washington counties.

    $40,000
  104. Xcape Dance CompanyEugene, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and bipoc-centered dance education, mentorship, and community programs in lane county

    $40,000
  105. Outgrowing HungerBoring, OR

    Bem grant to support the yasuke pharm project disrupting inequities in the food and healthcare systems for low-income bipoc communities in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $40,000
  106. Be-Blac FoundationSalem, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support generational leadership and black-owned, and operated businesses and nonprofits in marion and polk counties

    $38,000
  107. TananwitWarm Springs, OR

    Support operations and programs for native artists across oregon

    $37,800
  108. Circle of Friends SchoolEugene, OR

    Support general operations and programs serving children and youth with complex disabilities in lane county

    $35,000
  109. Columbia Slough Watershed Council IncPortland, OR

    Support operations to provide educational and stewardship programs for community members to engage with the columbia slough in multnomah county

    $35,000
  110. De Rose Community Bridge and Holistic WellnessHillsboro, OR

    Support a mentoring program for immigrant and youth of color experiencing negative influences in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $35,000
  111. KincultivateAlbany, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support programs providing mentoring, education, and hands-on experiences for teens of african american and african descent in the linn and benton counties

    $35,000
  112. Rose Community Development CorporationPortland, OR

    Support operations and affordable housing programs for bipoc and low-income families and individuals in multnomah county

    $35,000
  113. Threads of Justice CollectiveGresham, OR

    Bem general support for operations and programs to promote collective action for educators, parents, community members statewide

    $35,000
  114. Know Agenda FoundationWilmington, NC

    Bem grant to support food justice, black farmers, and land stewards statewide

    $34,000
  115. Southwest Somali CommunityPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support community programs for somali immigrants and refugees in multnomah county

    $33,000
  116. Ecumenical Ministries of OregonPortland, OR

    Oirfc grant to increase access to legal services for immigrants and refugees in oregon

    $32,179
  117. Bienestar IncHillsboro, OR

    Support the youth promotores program providing empowerment and leadership development activities for latino/a/x and bipoc youth residents in washington county

    $32,000
  118. Bienestar IncHillsboro, OR

    Oirfc grant to build capacity of residents of bienestar's housing programs to effectively advocate for equitable housing policy in washington county

    $31,900
  119. Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support the responsible media group project to address systemic inequities disproportionately affecting black and brown communities in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $31,000
  120. 350PDXPortland, OR

    Support operations and climate resiliency programs for frontline communities disproportionately impacted by urban heat islands in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $30,000
  121. Asset Funders NetworkChicago, IL

    Support operations and economic justice programs to improve access to building wealth for communities of color statewide

    $30,000
  122. Center for African Health & EducationPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and programs focusing on health equity and education for african immigrants and refugees in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $30,000
  123. Community Vision IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs providing access and education about assistive technology for people with disabilities statewide

    $30,000
  124. Equitable Giving CirclePortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support food insecurity, culturally specific food, and black businesses in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $30,000
  125. Friends of IfccPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support operations and programs for the interstate firehouse cultural center in multnomah county

    $30,000
  126. Mountainstar Family Relief NurseryBend, OR

    Support general operations and programs for children at risk of abuse and neglect and their families in deschutes, jefferson, and crook counties

    $30,000
  127. Neighbors for Clean AirPortland, OR

    Support operations for environmental justice organizing for bipoc and frontline communities experiencing the harmful impacts of toxic air pollution across oregon

    $30,000
  128. North Pole StudioPortland, OR

    Support general operations to develop and deliver arts programs for artists with disabilities statewide

    $30,000
  129. Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators CorporationPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support professional and leadership development, advocacy, and community building for black educators statewide

    $30,000
  130. Oregon Black Pioneers CorporationPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to provide black history exhibitions, tours, and programs for the general public statewide

    $30,000
  131. Project LemonadePortland, OR

    Support operations and programming for foster youth statewide

    $30,000
  132. Sammys PlaceNehalem, OR

    Support operations and programs for families and people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities in clatsop, tillamook, and lincoln counties

    $30,000
  133. Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support the sistas project focused on healing and empowerment for women and girls of black and african descent in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $30,000
  134. Wellmama IncEugene, OR

    Support operations to expand mental health support services for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families across lane county

    $30,000
  135. Black Mens WellnessPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support health and wellness programs for black men and women statewide

    $29,000
  136. Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts IncPendleton, OR

    Support operations and programs for an indigenous community arts-focused institute located on the umatilla reservation serving indigenous and bipoc communities statewide

    $29,000
  137. Metropolitan Public Defender Service IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for immigrant community members across oregon

    $27,326
  138. Friends of IfccPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and programs for the interstate firehouse cultural center in multnomah county

    $27,300
  139. Oregon League of Minority VotersPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support leadership development programming for black and other youth of color in multnomah, marion, jefferson, and lane counties

    $27,000
  140. Black Cultural InitiativeEugene, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support community welfare programming for black communities in benton, douglas, jackson, lane, linn, and multnomah counties

    $26,000
  141. Community InitiativesOakland, CA

    Bem grant to support the intersect project to advance intersectional gender justice programs across oregon

    $26,000
  142. Ecumenical Ministries of OregonPortland, OR

    Support programs related to religion and social ethics in oregon

    $25,800
  143. Asociacion Hispana de la Industria Del Vino En Oregon Y ComunidadDundee, OR

    Support operations and programs to support a wine industry training program for the latina/o/e community and other communities of color in marion, polk, and yamhill counties

    $25,000
  144. Cascade Educational Broadcast ServicePortland, OR

    Support operations to expand diverse radio programming for listeners across the multnomah and wheeler counties

    $25,000
  145. CymaspacePortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for the deaf and hard of hearing communities across oregon

    $25,000
  146. Just Compassion of East Washington CountyTigard, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support operations and programs to improve outcomes in the houseless communities' journey toward stable housing and self-sufficiency in clackamas, washington, yamhill counties

    $25,000
  147. Lion SpeaksPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support year-round media programming for black high school and college students and young adults in clackamas, marion, multnomah, wallowa, and washington counties

    $25,000
  148. NamcoPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support a project of portland NAACP empowering black youth and adults in the portland metro region

    $25,000
  149. Rogue Action CenterPhoenix, OR

    Support operations and programs to develop leadership and community power for bipoc, LGBTQ+, disability, and other marginalized communities in jackson and josephine counties

    $25,000
  150. United Way of Lane CountySpringfield, OR

    Support operations and food access programs serving low-income households and bipoc communities in lane county

    $25,000
  151. Afghanistan Oregon AssociationPortland, OR

    Oirfc grant to provide integration and self-sufficiency support to afghan immigrants in oregon

    $24,000
  152. Better Chances IncPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support youth development programs in multnomah and washington counties

    $22,000
  153. Edcate Ya IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and cultural awareness programs to improve access to education for latinx communities in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $22,000
  154. Comunidad Y Herencia CulturalSpringfield, OR

    Support community-led programs to increase access to culturally relevant arts and education events for latinx communities in benton, douglas, jackson, lane, linn, marion, umatilla, and washington counties

    $21,000
  155. Wooden Fish Parents FirstPortland, OR

    Bem general operations funding to support programs and operations to provide exceptional care and resources for bipoc children and families in multnomah county

    $21,000
  156. Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Support the albina music trust project to preserve black arts and culture in ne portland's albina historic black community in multnomah county

    $20,000
  157. Allen Performing ArtsPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support theatre and performing arts programming for black communities in multnomah county

    $20,000
  158. Claudia HousePortland, OR

    Oirfc grant to provide transition and reentry services to immigrant and refugee youth returning to their community post-incarceration

    $20,000
  159. Straight PATH IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support the cully black resources network project providing trauma-informed workshops address housing, safety, and wellness for black and immigrant communities in portland

    $20,000
  160. Friends of Tryon Creek ParkLake Oswego, OR

    Support operations and environmental stewardship and educational programs at tryon creek park for diverse public park users in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $20,000
  161. Independent Publishing Resource Center IncPortland, OR

    Support general operations and programs for artists and creatives to access printing and publishing resources in multnomah county

    $20,000
  162. Latino Community AssociationBend, OR

    Oirfc grant to support the expansion of legal immigration services statewide

    $20,000
  163. Lower Columbia Q CenterAstoria, OR

    Support operations and programs supporting the 2slgbtqia+ community center in clatsop county

    $20,000
  164. Pendleton Children's CenterPendleton, OR

    Support operations and childcare programs for children in families experiencing high poverty in umatilla county

    $20,000
  165. Outgrowing HungerBoring, OR

    Bem project grant to support play grow learn to provide healthy opportunities for bipoc youth in multnomah county

    $20,000
  166. Schoolhouse Supplies IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for teachers serving students living in low-income households and bipoc students in multnomah county

    $20,000
  167. Urban Nature Partners PDXPortland, OR

    Support operations and outdoor experiences programs for bipoc youth in multnomah county

    $20,000
  168. Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the CascadesBend, OR

    Support operations and programs to provide patient care to the latino communities and families living in low-income neighborhoods in deschutes, crook, and jefferson counties

    $20,000
  169. Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the CascadesBend, OR

    Support operations and programs to provide patient care to the latino communities and families living in low-income neighborhoods in deschutes, crook, and jefferson counties

    $20,000
  170. Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Bem project support for triple echo studios to develop film projects created and led by black youth and the black community in oregon

    $19,000
  171. 4FATHERSPortland, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support parenting, mentoring, wellness, career, and life skills programs for black fathers in multnomah county

    $18,000
  172. West Side ConnectBeaverton, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support operations and programs for black and indigenous youth, and other marginalized community leaders in washington county

    $18,000
  173. Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support the XB LLC project to increase the technical capacity and digital accessibility of black-owned oregon businesses statewide

    $16,000
  174. Advance Gender Equity in the ArtsPortland, OR

    Provide operations and programming to support bipoc, women, and transgender theatre artists in multnomah county

    $15,000
  175. Friends of Tryon Creek ParkLake Oswego, OR

    Support operations and environmental stewardship and educational programs at tryon creek park for diverse public park users in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties

    $15,000
  176. Immigration Counseling Service IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs for legal services for immigrants and refugees living with low incomes throughout oregon

    $15,000
  177. Portland Festival SymphonyPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs to support free concerts for the families and children in multnomah county

    $15,000
  178. Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support the royal rose foundation project working to address the fentanyl crisis in east multnomah, multnomah, and washington counties

    $15,000
  179. Underscore Media Collaboration IncPortland, OR

    Support operations and programs in oregon that provide equitable journalism and media distribution for indigenous communities statewide

    $15,000
  180. Wisdom of the Elders IncorporatedPortland, OR

    Support operations and digitize wisdom of the elders' analog media archives to increase access and expand curriculum across oregon

    $15,000
  181. Allyance IncPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support operations and programs providing access opportunities to agronomy, science, technology & engineering, economics, arts & culture, model policy, and medicine (asteamm) for black youth in gilliam, multnomah, and yamhill counties

    $10,000
  182. Columbia RiverkeeperHood River, OR

    Support operations and environmental advocacy programs focused on improving the columbia river for tribal and latine communities statewide

    $10,000
  183. Klamath Tribal Health & Family ServicesKlamath Falls, OR

    Support general operations for a healthy living initiative for the klamath, moduc, and yahooskin paiute, people of the klamath tribes in klamath county

    $10,000
  184. KXCJ-LPCave Junction, OR

    Support operations and diverse radio programming for community members across josephine county

    $10,000
  185. Life Strategies CounselingMcMinnville, OR

    Support operations and programs for immigrants seeking asylum in clackamas, linn, marion, and yamhill counties.

    $10,000
  186. Northwest Center for Alternatives to PesticidesEugene, OR

    Support operations and program for pesticide and environmental awareness programs for latine families living in rural regions of oregon

    $10,000
  187. Rohingya Youth Association of PortlandPortland, OR

    Oirfc grant to support operations and programs for rohingya refugees in oregon

    $10,000
  188. Wisdom of the Elderberry FarmSalem, OR

    Support operations and programs for native american adults in grand ronde, siletz, and warm springs reservations and marion and yamhill counties

    $10,000
  189. Black Joy OregonKeizer, OR

    Bem general operations grant to support a community farm for black & LGBTQIA+ communities in marion and polk counties

    $9,000
  190. Coalition of Communities of ColorPortland, OR

    Support programs dedicated to igniting bipoc local civic engagement in washington county

    $7,500
  191. Pride FoundationSeattle, WA

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $6,000
  192. Black Men in TrainingPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support stabilizing fund development and strengthening operations in multnomah county

    $5,000
  193. Family United Services FoundationPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support stabilizing fund development and strengthening operations in multnomah county

    $5,000
  194. Just Men in RecoveryPortland, OR

    Bem grant to support stabilizing fund development and strengthening operations in multnomah county

    $5,000
  195. Talk A MilePortland, OR

    Bem grant to support stabilizing fund development and strengthening operations in multnomah county

    $5,000
  196. Weaving FalaLebanon, OR

    Bem grant to support operations in linn county

    $5,000
  197. Saving Grace Imagine Life Without ViolenceBend, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $3,675
  198. Central Oregon Environmental Center IncBend, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $2,825
  199. Friends of Laker BaseballLake Oswego, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $2,250
  200. Bend Endurance AcademyBend, OR

    Matching grant for the she can scholarship

    $1,500
  201. Young Mens Christian Association of Columbia WillamettePortland, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $1,500
  202. Unidos Bridging CommunityMcMinnville, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $900
  203. Big YardPortland, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $750
  204. Partners for A Hunger-Free OregonPortland, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $660
  205. Jefferson County Arts AssociationMadras, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $450
  206. Community Action OrganizationHillsboro, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $300
  207. Friends of Family FarmersSalem, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $300
  208. Pflag NewbergNewberg, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $300
  209. Word Is BondPortland, OR

    Matching grant for general operating support

    $150

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services30 grants $1,321,62016% of the total
  2. Education17 grants $1,019,87513% of the total
  3. Arts and culture23 grants $903,75011% of the total
  4. Health9 grants $772,99010% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking12 grants $636,0008% of the total
  6. Community development10 grants $591,7507% of the total
  7. 12 other causes63 grants $2,794,94535% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon200 grants $10,410,760
  2. South Carolina1 grant $100,000
  3. California2 grants $66,000
  4. Washington3 grants $64,000
  5. Montana1 grant $50,000
  6. North Carolina1 grant $34,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

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

  • Truman W Collins JrPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 12Pay $0
  • Cherida Collins SmithVP/TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Lee Diane Collins VestTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ryan Smith LuriaTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Carol CheneyCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 37.5Pay $300,420
  • Jacqueline F Meyer MurphyCHIEF PROGRAM STRATEGIST OFFICER Hours 37.5Pay $222,583
  • Emilie CortesTREASURER & CFO Hours 32Pay $131,160
  • Latricia TillmanTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $35,000
  • Kimberlee Pierce ShengTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $45,000
  • Jaime ArredondoTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $35,000

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