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Est.

1953

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. Importantly, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ALLIANCE SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN OREGON'S INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Total Funding Given
$584.1K
2025
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
92%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$60.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brent Wilder
Board Member
S
Stephen Thorsett
Board Member
J
Joseph Womack
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES?
No. OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES give?
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES primarily gives to organizations located in 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 OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $60 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES make each year?
In 2025, OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $584 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES fund recently?
In 2025, OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Linfield University, and BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY FKA NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES?
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.