Rainmaker Craft Initiative
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 46-1821254 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $630 and $2,400.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phame | Portland, OR | Support a faculty position focused on craft education | $2,400 |
| Hoffman Center for the Arts | Manzanita, OR | Support to host artist jessica rehfield for a craft workshop and artist talk in june 2025. | $2,000 |
| Alliance of Oregon College of Art and Craft Alumni | Portland, OR | Support for seasonal craft fair | $630 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($6,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,030 | 6 |
| 2024 | $12,900 | 6 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631479349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1821254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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