Equinox Foundation
Historical FunderVeneta, Oregon · EIN 93-1273462 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EQUINOX FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 23985 VAUGHN ROAD, VENETA OR 97487 |
| Phone | 5419357266 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED. INCLUDE GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PURPOSE FOR REQUESTING GRANT. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Center for Biodiversity | Tucson, AZ | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | Cold Spring, NY | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Eugene, OR | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Nrdc Action Fund | New York, NY | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Reed College | Portland, OR | Education fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington DC, DC | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fern Ridge Library Foundation | Veneta, OR | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | New York, NY | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington DC, DC | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Education fund | $5,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento, CA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bring Recycling | Eugene, OR | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Epicenter Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bennington College Corp | Bennington, VT | Educational fund | $5,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | New York, NY | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mckenzie River Trust | Eugene, OR | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Imagine Africa | Drain, OR | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Seed Global Health | Boston, MA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $179,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532809349101213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1273462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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