Northwest

With 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.

Here are the top things to know about Cressey Family Charitable Trust and how to approach this Eugene, Oregon funder for a grant.

The 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.

The 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.

As 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.

Based 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.

This 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.

Based 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.

The 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.

The 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?

The 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.

The 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.

Gary 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.

For 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.

Since 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.

The 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.

Based 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.

Toya 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.

Four months ago, Alesha Washington became the president and CEO of Seattle Foundation, the largest community foundation in the Pacific Northwest. We chatted with her about her career path, her influences and more.

Here is an overview of how the Idaho-based Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation awards grants and the steps involved in securing a grant.

The Idaho Community Foundation serves all 44 counties in the state of Idaho. Here are the most important things to know about this funder’s background and what grant opportunities are available.

In our latest funder spotlight, we look at the Washington-based Satterberg Foundation and its unique approach to promoting a just society and a sustainable environment.

Here’s a look at the charitable giving of the Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust, an Idaho-focused foundation that is accessible to local nonprofits.

The Roundhouse Foundation, based in the small town of Sisters, Oregon, was founded with support from outdoor gear giant Columbia Sportswear. The foundation is expanding rapidly, serving rural communities across the state.

The Ballmer Group's $425 million grant establishes a new children's mental health institute, building on the funder's strategy of connecting universities with community programs. It’s also a bellwether for mental health giving.

A group of community leaders created the Kenai Peninsula Foundation, which is an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation. Here’s what you should know about the Kenai Peninsula Foundation and how it awards local grants.

The Homer Foundation is an independent community foundation in Alaska. Here’s a look at what nonprofits can expect when they approach this funder for support.

The Sitka Legacy Foundation addresses the needs of residents and the nonprofit community in one distinct part of Alaska. The good news is that grants are getting bigger and more funding opportunities are within reach.

The Potlatch Fund, which supports tribal communities in the Northwest, is embracing trust-based funding to reduce grantmaking barriers and let people on the ground steer funds to where they're needed most.

We talk to Justice Oregon for Black Lives Director D’Artagnan Bernard Caliman about the results of the organization's initial call for proposals, and about his own experience returning to Oregon after 20 years to lead the effort.