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Becoming a Member of GRANTMAKERS

To become a member of GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington please review the following eligibility information.

Once you have reviewed the criteria, forward your completed application to the address at the bottom of the page. If you have questions or would like to request a paper application please do not hestiate to contact us.

2010 Membership Application
2010 Renewal Notice

To Learn More about Membership Benefits click here.

Membership Criteria

  • Private grantmaking foundations
  • Private operating foundations endowed to operate programs and award grants determined by donor or governing body
  • Community foundations subsidized by endowments and broad group of contributors
  • Corporate foundations
  • Corporations with a grantmaking program or organized giving program
  • Public foundations, charities or government entities whose principal purpose is grantmaking and with at least 50% of the organization’s total annual budget for competitive direct grants (does not include allocations to affiliate organizations or preselected grantees.) Government entities receive a 50% discount and dues capped at $3000.
  • Organized Giving Circles with a grantmaking program
  • Individuals with donor advised funds
  • Any trust company or bank that manages charitable funds, trusts, or foundations that make grants for charitable purposes

Associate Membership

  • Retired Grantmakers who are not active as independent consultants to grantmaking organizations (independent consultants may attend programs at the request of a member organization)
  • Individuals living in Oregon or southwest Washington who are active members of eligible grantmaking organizations that make grants outside Oregon and southwest Washington.
  • Affinity groups recognized by the Council on Foundations
  • Emerging members — individuals, groups of individuals, companies, and other potential members who are exploring the formalization of a grantmaking program (maximum two year associate membership)

Dues Structure*

2008 estimated grants awarded ...... 2009 Dues

  • Assc….......................$300
  • <100,000….......................$400
  • 100,000-199.999….............$900
  • 200,000-349,999….............$1,450
  • 350,000-499,999….............$1,500
  • 500,000-749,999….............$1,900
  • 750,000-999,999….............$1,950
  • 1,000,000-1,999,999….......$2,975
  • 2,000,000-2,999,999….......$3,000
  • 3,000,000-3,999,999….......$3,300
  • 4,000,000-4,999,999….......$3,350
  • 5,000,000-7,499,999….......$3,650
  • 7,500,000-9,999,999….......$3,700
  • 15,000,000-24,999,999…...$7,250
  • >25,000,000…..................$8,250
*Discount:  Members with offices located fifty miles or more outside the Portland metropolitan area may take a 25% discount. Government entities receive a 50% discount and dues capped at $3000.

Contact Information

  • Joyce B. White, Executive Director GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington PO Box 6381 Portland, Oregon, 97228 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 503.226.6340
  • Megan M Wentworth, Director, Programs and Member Services GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington PO Box 6381 Portand, OR 97228 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 503.226.6340
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    *New* Regional Philanthropy Calendar

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    BIENNIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

    Astoria, Oregon
    October 13-15th 2010

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    http://www.oldoregon.com/

    THIRD THURSDAY

    State of the State – Oregon’s Economic Outlook

    Thursday, March 18, 2010
    11:45 - 1:30 pm
    Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
    221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
    Portland, OR 97209

    *Lunch provided

    $15 members, $35 non-members
    (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340

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    FAMILY FOUNDATION LEARNING EXCHANGE

    Upcoming Conference & Programming

    Thursday, April 8th, 2010
    12:00 - 1:30 pm
    The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
    1121 SW Salmon Street
    Portland

    Brown bag lunch encouraged.
    $5 members, $15 non-members
    (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503.226.6340

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    Celebration and Fundraiser

    Justice within Reach

    Celebration and fundraiser for the McKenzie River Gathering
    Foundation—- one of Oregon’s leading social justice funders!

    Saturday, April 10, 2010

     

    http://www.mrgfoundation.org

    THIRD THURSDAY

    Topic: TBD

    Thursday, April 15, 2010
    11:45 - 1:30 pm
    Northwest Health Foundation, Bamboo Room
    221 NW Second Avenue, Suite 300
    Portland, OR 97209

    *Lunch provided

    $15 members, $35 non-members
    (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503.226.6340