Who We Fund

 

The Autzen Foundation welcomes applications from organizations that meet one of the following criteria:

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• 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS.

  • Organizations must have held their 501(c)(3) status for at least two years prior to applying.

• Churches and religious organizations that meet the IRS definition, even if they do not have a formal IRS determination letter.

• Governmental entities, including public schools, municipalities, and state agencies.

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Applicants must provide services directly to Oregon or southwest Washington (Clark County) residents. 

 

We do not consider requests from:

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• Individuals

• For-profit businesses

• Private foundations

• Organizations whose primary purpose is to redistribute funds to other entities.

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🚫 Fiscal Sponsorships Applications are Not Accepted

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We do not accept applications submitted through a fiscal sponsor. The organization applying must be the same organization that will receive and manage the grant. No exceptions.

  

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Additional Details:

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Organization Size

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The Autzen Foundation prioritizes support for small organizations. ​Our focus is on organizations where a modest grant can make a tangible impact, and where resources are truly limited. We encourage applicants to assess whether their overall financial position aligns with this intent before applying.

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Grant Term

All grants are for a single year of support. We do not make multi-year commitments. If your organization seeks funding beyond one year, you must submit a new application in a future cycle. Renewal funding is not guaranteed and past support does not ensure future awards.

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One Application Per Year​

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Organizations may apply once per year. Eligibility is based on the grant cycle you last applied to, not on the calendar date of your submission.

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If you applied in the 2025 Fall Grant Cycle, you are eligible to apply again in the 2026 Fall Grant Cycle or any cycle after that — but not before. The same pattern applies to the Spring and Summer cycles.

If you have an application currently under review, please wait for a decision before applying to a new cycle.

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Final Report Requirements for Returning Applicants​

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Organizations that have received funding in a previous grant cycle must submit a final report before reapplying. We understand that grant report deadlines and application windows don’t always align perfectly.

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If your organization plans to apply again, you may submit your final report early, as long as the grant project is complete and all funds have been expended.

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It is the organization’s responsibility—regardless of staff turnover—to track reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission.

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If an application is submitted while a required final report is still outstanding, it will not be considered. The organization will need to wait until the next grant cycle, and the final report must be submitted first.

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