The Oregon Community Foundation connects private giving to public good in every corner of the state.
There is no more direct or efficient method of beginning that connection than through our online giving process.
If you have an advised fund
Contact a donor relations officer to add to your current fund or to donate directly to a nonprofit.
If you'd like to create a charitable fund
Please contact the OCF office nearest you to speak with a gift planner.
For new donors
Small gifts can have a big impact. Choose one of the following funds to add your gift to those of others:
- Administrative Fund enables OCF to promote, develop and increase philanthropy around the state.
- The Oregon Fund makes grants to support community needs throughout the state.
- The Oregon Scholarship Fund awards scholarships statewide each year to Oregon students attending Oregon colleges.
- Community 101 involves students through service, leadership and philanthropy.
- Ready to Learn supports early childhood programs aimed at ensuring that the needs of Oregon’s youngest generation are being met.
- Connor Ausland Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting graduating seniors from South Eugene High School who are scholar-athletes with demonstrated compassion in their school or community service activities.
- Eugene Bennett Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts for scholarships to graduates of high schools in Jackson County, Oregon, for use in the pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in the visual arts at an educational institution in the United States.
- Bonnie Bronson Art Collection Fund supports the purchase of artworks created by Bronson Fellowship artists and maintenance of the collection, currently housed at Reed College.
- Bonnie Bronson Fellowship Fund supports the annual fellowship awarded to a Pacific Northwest artist as well as the Art Collection Fund and history of Bonnie Bronson.
- The Gregory A. Chaillé Public Service Scholarship Fund for students pursuing advanced degrees at public or private nonprofit colleges or universities that will lead to careers in public service.
- Darlene Hooley Scholarship for Oregon Veterans Fund for Oregon veterans who served during the Global War on Terror or their children.
- The Portland Timbers Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark County focused on; youth education (K-12); youth soccer related projects; childhood obesity; environmental awareness; and activism with youth and families
- Seed Fund inspired by the generosity of Douglas Tsoi, $5,000 seed funding is available for individuals and families interested in establishing new charitable funds at OCF. Donations towards new seed funds are welcomed and appreciated.
- The Wallowa County Community Fund supports local programs and projects which improve the quality of life in Wallowa County.
Make a donation today.
There is a $25 minimum donation requirement for online gifts.
After completing the online form, an automated acknowledgment will be sent to the e-mail you provide. Please keep this for your records.
If you are interested in donating to a fund that is not listed here, please send a check to OCF with the name of the fund listed on the memo line: The Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 SW Yamhill St., Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97205.
If you'd like to speak with a gift planner about creating a charitable fund, please contact the OCF office nearest you.
If you have any questions, please contact us.