MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON
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Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Oregon. In the 2024 filing year, it paid a total of $2.8 million in grants to 13 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model and by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with this funder.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO ELEVATE UNDER-RESOURCED AND EXCLUDED ENTREPRENEURS TO BUILD RESILIENCE, EQUITY AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO CAPITAL TAILORED BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Entrepreneurship
Public administration
Employment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE
$250K
2%
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY GARDEN INC
$198.3K
1%
CENTER FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES ORGANIZATION
$100K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
92
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON?
No. MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON give?
MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Illinois, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON make each year?
In 2024, MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON fund recently?
In 2024, MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE, NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY GARDEN INC, and CENTER FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES ORGANIZATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON?
MICRO ENTERPRISE SERVICES OF OREGON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.