For Nonprofits
About Our Grants
We provide small, unrestricted grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties. Grants are up to $5,000.
Funding Priorities
Our priority is to support non-profits that address:
- Barriers that limit access to healthcare
- Implicit bias and racism in healthcare
- Management of health comorbidities
- Social inequities
- Housing challenges
2025 Grant Cycle
Our 2025 grant application is open. The application deadlines and funding release dates are:
- 01/02/2025 – Funding released in March 2025
- 05/01/2025 – Funding released in July 2025
- 09/04/2025 – Funding released in November 2025
Successful grant applicants will be notified by email.
Application Process
We are eager to learn more about your dedicated efforts to advance health and equity and how our grants can support and advance your work.
Our application is straightforward, and our reporting process is simple. We encourage a diverse range of nonprofits to apply!
To apply: Please review the Grant Eligibility and Restrictions below before applying. Download the Grant Application Form and submit your completed application via email to [email protected] by the deadlines noted above.
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We welcome organizations that meet these criteria to apply:
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- 501(c)(3) organization located in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties
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- Mission advances health and equity
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- Meets our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion standards
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- Has not received an Oregon Clinic Foundation grant within the last 12-months
The following organizations and grant requests are not eligible for our Foundation Grants:
- Organizations that do not meet the standards of our commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Organizations with budgets over $2 million in annual revenue.
- Organizations that are disease/diagnosis-specific.
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
- Organizations that fail to comply with The Oregon Clinic Foundation’s nondiscrimination policy that ensures the organization does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors protected by law.
To ensure adherence to IRS standards for private foundations, we will not consider grant requests for:
- Contributions to or memberships in fraternal organizations, service clubs, labor organizations, merchant associations or chamber memberships or programs.
- Section 501(c)(4) or (6) organizations or 509(a)(3)-supporting organizations.
- Private foundations or “pass-through” organizations.
- Endowments, debt retirement, deficit reduction, memorial campaigns, fundraising events or sponsorships.
- Programs operated by religious organizations for religious purposes.
- Individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance.
- Travel and related expenses including student trips and tours.
- Hospital systems and their affiliate clinics or provider groups. (NOTE: We will consider applications from stand-alone 501(c)(3) community clinics.)
- Private or public schools and universities (NOTE: 501(c)(3)-run educational programs will be considered if they operate across multiple schools.)
- Athletic teams, school bands, and choirs, including equipment and uniforms.
- Any cause from which The Oregon Clinic or an employee or their family or business partners would benefit financially, professionally, educationally, or otherwise (e.g. sponsorship requests, extracurricular clubs, professional memberships, corporate awards).
- Any other activities or organizations for which support would violate IRS regulations governing private foundations.
The Oregon Clinic Foundation
541 NE 20th Ave, Suite 225
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-935-8000
[email protected]
Tax ID Number: 99-1533627