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FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-2040549
Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
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FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-2040549
Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Fund for Portland Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational initiatives within Portland. With a total grant payout of $3.9 million in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FUND FOR PPS) IS TO SUPPORT PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE LARGEST DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF OREGON SERVING 45,000 STUDENTS, BY BUILDING A ROBUST GENEROSITY NETWORK, STEWARDING STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS, AND MANAGING THE LOCAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$3.9M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Portland, ME
$16.8M
99%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$4M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.8M
C
Chris Minnich
Board Member
V
Victoria Lara
Board Member
J
Jonathan Garcia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No. FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS give?
FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS primarily gives to organizations located in Maine and Oregon. 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 FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS make each year?
In 2024, FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS fund recently?
In 2024, FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
FUND FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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