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Est.

1986

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE is a 501(c)3 grantmaker with $311.8K in grants paid in filing year 2025, and it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO HELP CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE BY IDENTIFYING HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS, RAISING FUNDS, DISTRIBUTING AND COORDINATING RESOURCES,PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, AND HELPING TO SOLVE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
Total Funding Given
$311.8K
2025
Grantees funded
2025
0
Multi-year grantees (all time)
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Caroline Grew
Board Member
S
Suny Simon
Board Member
J
Jeff Heater
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE?
No. UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE give?
UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Washington. 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 UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $312 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include HELPING HANDS AGAINST VIOLENCE INC, BACK PACK FOR KIDS, and SOUTH WASCO YOUTH PROGRAMS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE?
UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.