The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1260713 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$603K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $32,300.
From the return
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
3% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opb | Portland, OR | To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting. | $60,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Oregon | Salem, OR | General operation | $50,000 |
| Western River Conservancy | Portland, OR | To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat. | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Portland, OR | General operation | $36,500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | General operation | $35,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Portland | Portland, OR | General operation | $34,000 |
| Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project | Portland, OR | General operation | $32,300 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | Ashland, OR | Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and… | $25,000 |
| Community Vision | Portland, OR | Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that… | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbor Family Pantry | Sherwood, OR | To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and… | $25,000 |
| Association of Northwest Steelheaders | Milwaukie, OR | General operation | $24,600 |
| Camp Angelos | Corbett, OR | Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center… | $20,000 |
| Lift Urban Portland | Portland, OR | An inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood. | $20,000 |
| Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund | Eugene, OR | Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the… | $20,000 |
| Portland Forward | Portland, OR | General operation | $17,500 |
| Gales Creek Camp | Gales Creek, OR | General operation | $15,300 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | Portland, OR | General operation | $15,000 |
| Komak | Portland, OR | To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad… | $15,000 |
| Community Warehouse | Portland, OR | The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by… | $15,000 |
| Community Action Program of East Central Oregon | Pendleton, OR | General operation | $15,000 |
| Healthy Democracy | Portland, OR | General operation | $12,000 |
| Ecotrust | Portland, OR | To build new ways of living and doing business | $10,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Portland, OR | To assist foster and underprivileged children and families in the tri-county area (multnomah, washington, clackamas) | $10,000 |
| The Multiple Sclerosis Yoga Program | Portland, OR | General operation | $10,000 |
| Wheel to Walk Foundation | Portland, OR | The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children | $5,000 |
| Ambucs | Portland, OR | General operation | $3,000 |
| Metro East Community Media | Gresham, OR | To promote the use of cable communication systems and public access in the unincorporated area of multnomah county, and the cities of… | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,700 | 27 |
| 2024 | $560,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $579,102 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1260713
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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