Here is a list of 25 private foundations, trusts, and grantmakers that fund non-profit Christian churches and ministries in Oregon. This includes local Pacific Northwest funders as well as national organizations that support local congregations.
Oregon & Pacific Northwest Funders
Alexander Christian Foundation of Oregon: Provides scholarships and funding to support the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ of Oregon.
Faith Foundation Northwest: Offers mini-grants, capital loans, and energy grants (like parsonage electrification) to faith communities across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.
Faith Foundation: A private family foundation based in Salem, Oregon, that actively funds local Christian institutions, including churches, Catholic schools, and outreach ministries.
The Autzen Foundation: Based in Oregon, this foundation prioritizes small organizations and accepts grant applications from churches and religious organizations serving Oregon and Southwest Washington.
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust: A major regional funder in the Pacific Northwest providing strategic project grants and capital construction funds to Christian organizations and churches.
PNW Ministry Opportunity Fund: Provides grants up to $20,000 for innovative and risk-taking ministries operating within the Pacific Northwest.
PNW Board of Church & Society: Awards grants to congregations and nonprofits in the region whose work aligns with their social principles, such as Peace with Justice initiatives.
National Funders Open to Oregon Churches
National Christian Foundation: The largest Christian grantmaker in the U.S., utilizing donor-advised funds to support Christian ministries nationwide.
Lilly Endowment Inc.: Known for its Clergy Renewal Program and the Thriving Congregations Initiative, which awards significant grants to help churches strengthen their local ministries.
The Maclellan Foundation: An independent Christian foundation that funds initiatives aimed at church planting, discipleship, and extending Christian values.
Mustard Seed Foundation: Provides seed funding through matching grants for start-up projects and ministries of local churches, with a focus on urban centers.
The Crowell Trust: Dedicated to the extension of Evangelical Christianity, funding church planting, evangelism, and projects integrating mercy and truth.
National Fund for Sacred Places: Provides capital project grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to community-serving congregations for the stewardship of historic church facilities.
The Koch Foundation: A prominent Catholic foundation providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts and global initiatives.
We Raise Foundation: Supports Christian nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with funding for programs focused on K-12 education, workforce development, and reentry.
The Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust: Focuses on spreading evangelism by providing grants to start new ministries, expand programs, and support Christian organizations aiding the poor.
Tyndale House Foundation: Focuses on holistic ministry and leadership development to bring the message of Jesus Christ to local populations.
The Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation: Partners with Christian organizations that make a lasting impact by helping others and extending the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Neeb Family Foundation: Provides grants targeting religious educational institutions and faith-based nonprofit organizations.
ELCA GrantMaker: Administered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, providing grants to support the ministries of congregations, synods, and partners.
Barnabas Foundation: Facilitates giving to Christian ministries and churches through donor-advised funds, planned giving, and stewardship education.
First Fruit, Inc.: A Christian grantmaker focusing on leadership development and holistic ministry to reach underserved populations.
Global Youth Service Fund: A grant program from the United Methodist Church reserved specifically for church ministry projects led by young people.
Converge: Offers financial resources, mentorship, and grants specifically tailored to help ministries plant new churches.
Mustard Seed Migration Grants: Offers rolling grants for local churches engaging in migration-related ministries and community support, facilitated through UMCOR.
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