Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 47-1247608 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded317
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RANDY CHOY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5885 Meadows Rd Suite 400, Lake Oswego OR 97035 |
| Phone | 5037274100 |
| Form and materials | WEB APPLICATION AT www.umpquabank.com/community. PLEASE PROVIDE A PROJECT DESCRIPTION, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, TAX STATUS VERIFICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 6th, JUNE 12TH, SEPTEMBER 4TH |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities. |
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
68% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Wonder Project | $150,000 |
| Financial Beginnings | Portland, OR | Funds from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation will support Financial Beginnings' mission and ability to deliver high-quality and… | $100,000 |
| Compass for Affordable Housing | San Diego, CA | Program development and facilitation | $50,000 |
| Humangood Affordable Housing | Duarte, CA | Resident Service Coordinators | $50,000 |
| Northwest Housing Alternatives Inc | Milwaukie, OR | NHA's Resident Services program | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Seattle, WA | Housing Support Program | $50,000 |
| Eah Inc | San Rafael, CA | Acquisition and Preservation Initiative | $50,000 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Tacoma, WA | Asia pacific cultural center | $50,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation | Astoria, OR | Capital Campaign Grant | $50,000 |
| West Enterprise Center Inc | Fort Bragg, CA | The Important Stuff-What to Do When Disaster Strikes: Small Business Emergency Preparedness Program | $40,000 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $39,065 |
| Resilience Guild | Bainbridge Island, WA | Support of Preparedness Education, Response, and Expansion beyond Bainbridge into neighboring counties. | $35,000 |
| Upper Deschutes River Coalition | Sunriver, OR | Wildfire Mitigation Reimbursement Program | $35,000 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $34,670 |
| Native American Youth and Family Center | Portland, OR | This funding will be used towards three main areas: covering staff time to deliver financial wellness workshops, developing or acquiring… | $25,000 |
| California Indian Museum & Cultural Center | Santa Rosa, CA | Healing through Cultural Arts Wellness Program (HTCA) | $25,000 |
| Potlatch Fund | Seattle, WA | General Operating support | $25,000 |
| Denver Indian Family Resource Center | Denver, CO | General Operating support | $25,000 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $20,950 |
| A New Leaf Inc | Mesa, AZ | Financial Empowerment services & BankWork$ | $20,000 |
| Career Path Services-Employment and Training | Spokane, WA | Unrestricted funding | $20,000 |
| Fremont Unified School District | Fremont, CA | All grant funds that are designated for the BankWork$ program are used directly to support the program by paying for the instructors'… | $20,000 |
| Jvs Socal | Los Angeles, CA | Life-changing career training program, BankWork$ | $20,000 |
| Se Works Inc | Portland, OR | BankWork$ program | $20,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King | Seattle, WA | BankWork$ Program | $20,000 |
| Disability Rights Washington | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| El Concilio California | Stockton, CA | Workforce Development and Training-based Digital Equity and Computer Literacy Readiness Program | $20,000 |
| Empower Tehama | Red Bluff, CA | Critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and other victims of crime | $20,000 |
| Family Hope | Pasadena, CA | Maternal Mental Health Program (MMH) | $20,000 |
| Horses of Hope Oregon | Turner, OR | Funding allows us to focus our EFL programming specifically on helping youth ages 12-18 develop the seven factors of resilience:… | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Boise, ID | Tailored Navigation services and resources to the military community | $20,000 |
| Mendocino Private Industry Council | Ukiah, CA | These funds will be used to provide 8-10 low-income adult and/or youth (16-24 yrs.) job seekers in Lake and Mendocino Counties with the… | $20,000 |
| Native American Youth and Family Center | Portland, OR | Strengthen NAYA?s workforce | $20,000 |
| Pride Foundation | Seattle, WA | Beyond-the-Check for Scholars programming | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Com | San Francisco, CA | Employment Services program | $20,000 |
| Sarah Bellums Bakery & Workshop | Portland, OR | These funds will help sustain and grow our program to serve adults with ABI in our community. | $20,000 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc | Coeur D Alene, ID | Invest funds to improve the lives of women and their families by offsetting costs for living expenses and supplementing their costs for a… | $20,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors Inc | San Diego, CA | WFW?s Advanced Manufacturing Training for Young Veterans | $20,000 |
| Youth Eastside Services | Bellevue, WA | YES Latinx programs | $20,000 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $19,076 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $17,710 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $17,418 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $17,173 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $15,432 |
| Yourcause LLC | Plano, TX | Associate Matching Gift Program | $15,338 |
| African Community Housing & Development | Seatac, WA | Funds will support ACHD's holistic work supporting the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community, including our Small Business… | $15,000 |
| California Association for Microenterprise Opportu | San Francisco, CA | Requesting unrestricted funds from Umpqua Bank for our 2024-25 program | $15,000 |
| Community and Shelter Assist Corp | Sherwood, OR | Family Economic Opportunity program | $15,000 |
| Farmworker Housing Development Corporation | Woodburn, OR | Grant funds will support staff hiring and organizational capacity-building, advancing our mission to foster intergenerational wealth and… | $15,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King | Seattle, WA | Increase equitable access to affordable homes throughout King County | $15,000 |
| Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Montana Community Development Corporation | Missoula, MT | MoFi?s free business training program | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Partnerships Inc | Portland, OR | Support and expand our policy, organizing, and advocacy work across Oregon | $15,000 |
| Nimiipuu Community Development Fund | Lapwai, ID | We plan to utilize this funding to support the development of our entrepreneurs from startup, growing, or succession. | $15,000 |
| Oasis Companies International | Santa Ana, CA | Youth mentoring programs | $15,000 |
| Office of Rural and Farmworker Housing | Yakima, WA | ORFH staff will assist communities with preliminary feasibility discussions for affordable housing tailored to their community. | $15,000 |
| Oregon Human Development Corporation | Gresham, OR | Funds will be used to support farmworkers, Latinx, Indigenous, people of color who are often underrepresented, underserved, low-income,… | $15,000 |
| Oregon Opportunity Network | Portland, OR | Partner with NCRC to support the Oregon Reinvestment Coalition. | $15,000 |
| Proud Ground | Portland, OR | Opening Doors initiative | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 317 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Multi-Care | $0 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Multi-Care | $0 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Multi-Care | $0 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Multi-Care | $0 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Tacoma, WA | Asia pacific cultural center | $0 |
| Asia Pacific Cultural Center | Tacoma, WA | Asia pacific cultural center | $0 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | Astoria, OR | Capital Campaign Grant | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,201,774 | 324 |
| 2023 | $3,354,628 | 246 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522129349100927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1247608
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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