Grantmakers
Seeding Justice's practice of putting grantmaking activists in decision making roles
What's participatory grantmaking?
“Let’s save the Columbia River!”
What is the Columbia River Restoration Fund?
$15,000
What is the max grant amount for GF grants?
Meyer Memorial Trust, The Murdock Charitable Trust, The Collins Foundation, and Ford Family Foundation are among them
Who are some (private) funders in Oregon?
With two cycles a year, this is Seeding Justice’s flagship grantmaking opportunity
What is the General Fund Grants?
“Let’s house people in recovery!”
What is the Addiction Recovery and Assistance Fund (ARAF)?
Almost $1.4 million
What's the total amount requested in the last grantmaking cycle?
A regional funder that's a spin-off of MRG Foundation
Who is Social Justice Fund NW?
Southern Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Central Oregon, and Portland Metro
What are the geographic areas represented in the GMC?
“Let’s go support abortion rights!”
What is the Reproductive Health Equity Fund?
$500,000
What’s the GF grantmaking budget for FY2023?
A new(ly coopted) movement that promotes flexible dollars, lighter reporting, and equitable grantmaking practices (among other things).
What is trust-based philanthropy?
In addition to serving in the GMC, Davis, Chris and Alessandra are part of this committee.
What is the Rapid Response Grants Committee?
“Let’s support Native folks dealing with COVID!”
What is the Since Time Immemorial Fund?
Under $500,000
What’s the annual budget for the majority of our grantees?
What other foundations call this, we call Justice and Liberation
What is DEI?