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The Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made $2.2 million in grants to 28 grantees in 2023. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation is a supporting organization of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). The Foundation makes grants that further the mission of OCF which is to improve lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC ASHLAND
$10.3M
53%

MT ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
$3.9M
20%
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION INC
$1.8M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$15.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation?
No. Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation give?
Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and California. 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 Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC ASHLAND, MT ASHLAND ASSOCIATION, and OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation?
Sid and Karen DeBoer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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