Molalla Communications Educational Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMolalla, Oregon · EIN 45-3983646 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$588K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MCEF SCHOLARSHIP FUND BOARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 Robbins St, Molalla OR 97038 |
| Phone | 5038291100 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION PAGE FOR 2024 MCEF SCHOLARSHIP |
| Deadlines | 12-31-2025 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE GRADUATE OF A REGIONAL SCHOOL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MOLALLA HS COLTON HS AND SILVERTON HS. |
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
3% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Molalla | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $138,000 |
| Molalla River School District | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $37,376 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation | Oregon City, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $25,000 |
| Molalla Boosters Club | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $6,800 |
| Molalla Chamber of Commerce | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $6,500 |
| Coastal Conservation Association Oregon | Beavercreek, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $5,000 |
| Molalla Adult Community Center | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Rural Services | Arlington, VA | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $3,000 |
| Molalla Aquatic District | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $2,650 |
| American Cancer Society | Portland, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $2,500 |
| Molalla Youth Football | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $2,500 |
| Pioneer Connect | Philomath, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $2,134 |
| Country Christian School | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $2,000 |
| Molalla Elementary PTC | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $1,000 |
| Molalla Mat Club | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $1,000 |
| Molalla Youth Sports | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $1,000 |
| Todos Juntos | Canby, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $1,000 |
| Rural Dell PTC | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $750 |
| Angels in the Outfield | Oregon City, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $500 |
| Jordan Hess Memorial Trust | Silverton, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $500 |
| Oregon Hunters Association | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $500 |
| Molalla Volunteer Firefighters | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $500 |
| Molalla Clays | Molalla, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $432 |
| AntFarm Inc | Sandy, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $350 |
| Monitor Old Rite School | Mt Angel, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $150 |
| Rodeo Oregon Inc Foundation | Silverton, OR | To Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding | $100 |
The return also lists 115 grants to individuals ($342,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $588,242 | 141 |
| 2024 | $296,718 | 122 |
| 2023 | $363,600 | 127 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600569349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3983646
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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