AI Summary
The Thayer Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $140K in grants paid in 2024 to two grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Foundation was formed to perform the following activities and achieve its mission of: (1) fund the needs of Oregon veterans and their families by funding education initiatives, health care, rehabilitation, and services; (2) impact Oregon veterans and their families with support by funding mentorship, volunteer assistance, scholarships, and other charitable programs; and (3) partner with other charities or raise funds on behalf of other charities if such arrangements aid the foundation in achieving its purpose.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Rehabilitation
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DO GOOD MULTNOMAH
Portland, OR
$413K
98%

FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
Rockville, MD
$10K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Thayer Family Foundation?
No. Thayer Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Thayer Family Foundation give?
Thayer Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Maryland. 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 Thayer Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Thayer Family Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Thayer Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Thayer Family Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Thayer Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Thayer Family Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include DO GOOD MULTNOMAH and FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Thayer Family Foundation?
Thayer Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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