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WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

Salem, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0172758
Regional Funder
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WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

Salem, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0172758
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Willamette Workforce Partnership is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in Oregon, Kentucky, and North Dakota, having disbursed a total of $3.9 million across 44 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND NONPROFIT ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE ABLE TO COMPETE FOR, RETAIN, AND ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT IN TODAY'S AND TOMORROW'S ECONOMY.
Total Funding Given

$3.9M

2024
Grantees funded
44
Multi-year grantees
34%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$21.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.2K
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Kim Parker-Llerenas
Board Member
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Melody Garcia
Board Member
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Drew Lindsey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
No. WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP give?
WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Kentucky, and North Dakota. 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 WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP make each year?
In 2024, WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fund recently?
In 2024, WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTH COAST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CORPORATION, Chehalem Youth & Family Services, and UNITED WAY OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
WILLAMETTE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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