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Funders to approach for United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

Portland, Oregon$25M revenue85 funders on file

At United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW), we envision an Oregon and Southwest Washington where every child and family - regardless of geography, race, or family incomehas a stable foundation and access to the resources and support necessary to thrive.Grounded in the needs and lived experiences of people in our region, we believe that early and consistent support for families reduces childhood trauma, improves educational outcomes, increases economic mobility, and strengthens communities. In response to growing datasets that highlight the challenges ALICE households face (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), our work is increasingly focused on supporting individuals and families who earn above the federal poverty line yet still struggle to afford life's basic…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$28k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 102 in 10$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$490k–$1.3Mover two years, from 12–17 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$330kfrom 8 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 140

$0$650k$1.3Mhalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 140
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  1. 1Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health CareGives in Oregon (42 of 46)Similar grantees: Lifeworks NW ($50k/yr)1 in 10$190k
  2. 21803 FundGives in Oregon (16 of 16) · First year of givingNo similar grantees yet1 in 15$360k
  3. 3M J Murdock Charitable TrustSimilar grantees: United Way of Pierce County ($31k/yr), Habitat for Humanity of Oregon Inc ($27k/yr), Young Men's Christian Association of Columbia-Willamette ($520k/yr)1 in 10$130k

137 more funders on the list for United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

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