Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2024 we conducted one grant cycle and learned about so much incredible, passionate, and effective work being done in our community. This year we are supporting these nonprofit organizations that inspire and enable kids to participate in athletics. On a daily basis, the individuals and volunteers at these community spaces provide access, inclusion, and opportunity for youth.
Adaptive Sports Northwest provides and promotes recreational, fitness, and competitive opportunities for people living with physical disabilities.
Bike First! – NW Disability Support promotes advocacy and education for an inclusive bike camp and community for those touched by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
NW Association for Blind Athletes works to enrich lives by providing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Active Children Portland empowers kids to lead healthy lives, succeed academically, and engage in positive community projects. ACP helps to close health and achievement gaps through community-based mentor-led programming.
The First Tee / The Children’s Course help under-served children build academic, life and golf skills while forging trusting relationships and providing a safe space to be active, build healthy habits and experience the outdoors.
Girls on the Run promotes fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls, ages 4 – 18, to build their confidence, kindness and decision-making skills.
LEAP Wilderness Adventures creates empowering experiences for those facing adversity and trauma by providing wilderness programs.
Portland Tennis & Education offers tuition-free, year-round programming that includes tutoring, STEAM activities, and literacy support to a diverse group of students and their families in North Portland.
Elite Sports Academy provides an 8-10 week, all day summer program held in North Portland. Multiple sports, athletic training and educational sessions that many underprivileged children would not otherwise have access to.
Friends of Baseball promotes equal access, positive coaching experiences and supporting strong ecosystems for baseball and softball for kids ages 4 – 18.
Portland Community Football Club offers high quality, affordable club soccer to low-income, immigrant, and refugee youth from 5-18 years old in the Portland Metro area.
Steps for Youth is an in-school and after-school dance program focuses on providing affordable and enriching dance education to Youth of Color.
WashCo Bikes promote bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists’ rights and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County and summer camps for kids
Pacific University Handball provides opportunities through handball for student athletes regardless of financial capacity. This is a donor designated funding through the Emmerson Fund.
Community Transitional School is a tuition-free private nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade school serving students experiencing homelessness, or in danger of school failure. This funding will support the PE program
Friends of Explorer Post 58 provides personal growth and social interaction through a range of outdoor athletic activities. This funding will support the student led organization to reach more high school students.
To learn more about Grant Funding at the foundation please visit our grant page.