Funding search · EIN 931260713 · Portland, OR

The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation

Name: The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

103
grants reported: $2.4M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $20,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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8 grants matching “acquiring” · $450,000

$60,000
Opb · Portland, OR · 2025
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$50,000
Western River Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2025
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2024
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2024
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2023
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2023
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2022
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$60,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2022
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Oregon Public Broadcasting3 grants · $180,000
Western Rivers Conservancy3 grants · $160,000
League of Women Voters of Oregon3 grants · $159,500
The Nature Conservancy4 grants · $149,480
Classroom Law Project3 grants · $127,500
Community Vision4 grants · $105,000
Oregon Common Cause3 grants · $99,500
League of Women Voters of Portland3 grants · $92,500
Association of Northwest Steelheaders4 grants · $92,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy4 grants · $92,000

Giving over time

$636,200

2022

$579,102

2023

$560,000

2024

$602,700

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 103 grants.

$60,000
Opb · Portland, OR · 2025
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2024
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2023
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$60,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting · Portland, OR · 2022
To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting.
$60,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2022
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$57,000
League of Women Voters of Oregon · Salem, OR · 2024
General operation
$52,500
Classroom Law Project · Portland, OR · 2022
To promote citizenship education.
$52,500
League of Women Voters of Oregon · Salem, OR · 2022
To provide impartial information to the public about national and state issues by research and education.
$50,000
League of Women Voters-Oregon · Salem, OR · 2025
General operation
$50,000
Western River Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2025
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2024
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$50,000
Classroom Law Project · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$50,000
League of Women Voters of Oregon · Salem, OR · 2023
General operation
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2023
To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat.
$46,980
The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022
To preserve natural areas and to promote the conservation and proper use of natural resources.
$37,000
League of Women Voters of Portland · Portland, OR · 2024
General operation
$37,000
Oregon Common Cause · Portland, OR · 2024
General operation
$36,500
The Nature Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$36,000
The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2024
To preserve natural areas and to promote the conservation and proper use of natural resources.
$35,000
Common Cause Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2025
General operation
$34,000
League of Women Voters-Portland · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$32,500
Oregon Common Cause · Portland, OR · 2022
Common cause oregon is the state chapter of common cause, a nonpartisan public interest group that champions democracy reform by empowering people to have an organized voice in the political process. Oregonians working … read allCommon cause oregon is the state chapter of common cause, a nonpartisan public interest group that champions democracy reform by empowering people to have an organized voice in the political process. Oregonians working together, we servce as a force for open, honest, accountable government at the local, state and national levels. Join us. less
$32,300
Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$30,000
Community Vision · Portland, OR · 2024
Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct supp… read allOur work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. less
$30,000
Oregon Common Cause · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$30,000
The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2023
To preserve natural areas and to promote the conservation and proper use of natural resources.
$28,000
League of Women Voters of Portland · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$27,500
League of Women Voters of Portland · Portland, OR · 2022
To inform our community about relevant issues
$27,000
Good Neighbor Pantry · Sherwood, OR · 2024
To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community.
$25,860
Oregon Law Student Public Interest Fund · Euegne, OR · 2022
Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-represented opulations and causes
$25,000
Community Vision · Portland, OR · 2025
Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct supp… read allOur work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. less
$25,000
Good Neighbor Family Pantry · Sherwood, OR · 2025
To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community.
$25,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy · Ashland, OR · 2025
Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region
$25,000
Association of Northwest Steelheaders · Milwaukie, OR · 2024
Conservation and preservation of steelhead and trout as a game fish.
$25,000
Classroom Law Project · Portland, OR · 2024
General operation
$25,000
Community Vision · Portland, OR · 2023
Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct supp… read allOur work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. less
$25,000
Community Vision · Portland, OR · 2022
Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct supp… read allOur work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. less
$25,000
Ecotrust · Portland, OR · 2022
To build new ways of living and doing business
$25,000
Good Nieghbor Pantry · Sherwood, OR · 2022
To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community.
$24,600
Association of Northwest Steelheaders · Milwaukie, OR · 2025
General operation
$24,500
Camp Angelos · Corbett, OR · 2023
Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed… read allCamp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed, or culture. less
$24,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy · Ashland, OR · 2023
Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region
$23,860
Nursingale · Portland, OR · 2022
In home care agency providing skilled nursing care to medically fragile children and young adults.
$23,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy · Ashland, OR · 2024
Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region
$21,500
Camp Angelos · Corbett, OR · 2022
Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed… read allCamp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed, or culture. less
$21,400
Association of Northwest Steelheaders · Milwaukie, OR · 2023
Conservation and preservation of steelhead and trout as a game fish.
$21,230
Oregon Law Student Public Interest Fund · Euegne, OR · 2023
Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-represented opulations and causes
$21,000
Association of Northwest Steelheaders · Milwaukie, OR · 2022
Conservation and preservation of steelhead and trout as a game fish.
$20,000
Camp Angelos · Corbett, OR · 2025
Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed… read allCamp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed, or culture. less
$20,000
Lift Urban Portland · Portland, OR · 2025
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 · 2025
Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-represented opulations and causes
$20,000
Camp Angelos · Corbett, OR · 2024
Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed… read allCamp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed, or culture. less
$20,000
Gales Creek · Tigard, OR · 2024
General operation
$20,000
Good Neighbor Pantry · Sherwood, OR · 2023
To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community.
$20,000
Komak · Portland, OR · 2023
To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad range of medical, economic, or other essential needs.
$20,000
Lift Urban Portland · Portland, OR · 2023
An inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood.
$20,000
Komak · Portland, OR · 2022
To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad range of medical, economic, or other essential needs.
$20,000
Lift Urban Portland · Portland, OR · 2022
An inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood.
$20,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy · Ashland, OR · 2022
Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region
$17,500
Portland Forward · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$15,740
Ecotrust · Portland, OR · 2023
To build new ways of living and doing business
$15,500
Oregon Law Student Public Interest Fund · Euegne, OR · 2024
Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-represented opulations and causes
$15,300
Gales Creek Camp · Gales Creek, OR · 2025
General operation
$15,000
Community Action Program of East Central Oregon · Pendleton, OR · 2025
General operation
$15,000
Community Warehouse · Portland, OR · 2025
The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by providing them with donated basic household furnishings
$15,000
Komak · Portland, OR · 2025
To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad range of medical, economic, or other essential needs.
$15,000
Waterwatch of Oregon · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$15,000
Community Warehouse · Portland, OR · 2024
The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by providing them with donated basic household furnishings
$15,000
Komak · Portland, OR · 2024
To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad range of medical, economic, or other essential needs.
$15,000
Lift Urban Portland · Portland, OR · 2024
An inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood.
$15,000
Community Warehouse · Portland, OR · 2023
The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by providing them with donated basic household furnishings
$15,000
Community Warehouse · Portland, OR · 2022
The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by providing them with donated basic household furnishings
$15,000
Good Samaritanleg Health Art Therapy Program · Portland, OR · 2022
General operation
$15,000
Good Samaritanleg Health Food Support Program · Portland, OR · 2022
General operation
$12,000
Healthy Democracy · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$12,000
Healthy Democracy · Portland, OR · 2024
General operation
$12,000
Ms Yoga · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$12,000
The Multiple Sclerosis Yoga Program · Portland, OR · 2022
To help the ms yoga program offer below-cost assisted yoga for an underserved group of people with ms and other disabilities. The grant also helps with site rent, scholarships to participants, the costs of their yoga in… read allTo help the ms yoga program offer below-cost assisted yoga for an underserved group of people with ms and other disabilities. The grant also helps with site rent, scholarships to participants, the costs of their yoga instructor and the costs of replacing aging equipment less
$10,732
Healthy Democracy · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$10,000
Ecotrust · Portland, OR · 2025
To build new ways of living and doing business
$10,000
Project Lemonade · Portland, OR · 2025
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 · 2025
General operation
$10,000
Ecotrust · Portland, OR · 2024
To build new ways of living and doing business
$10,000
Project Lemonade · Portland, OR · 2024
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 · 2024
General operation
$10,000
Good Samaritanleg Health Art Therapy Program · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$10,000
Good Samaritanleg Health Food Support Program · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$10,000
Project Lemonade · Portland, OR · 2023
To assist foster and underprivileged children and families in the tri-county area (multnomah, washington, clackamas)
$10,000
Project Lemonade · Portland, OR · 2022
To assist foster and underprivileged children and families in the tri-county area (multnomah, washington, clackamas)
$6,000
350 Pdx · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$5,000
Wheel To Walk Foundation · Portland, OR · 2025
The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children
$5,000
Wheel To Walk Foundation · Portland, OR · 2024
The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children
$5,000
Portland Forward · Portland, OR · 2023
General operation
$5,000
Wheel To Walk Foundation · Portland, OR · 2023
The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children
$5,000
Wheel To Walk Foundation · Portland, OR · 2022
The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children
$3,000
Ambucs · Portland, OR · 2025
General operation
$3,000
Ambucs · Ridgefield, WA · 2024
General operation
$3,000
Ambucs · Ridgefield, WA · 2023
General operation
$2,500
Metro East Community Media · Gresham, OR · 2025
To promote the use of cable communication systems and public access in the unincorporated area of multnomah county, and the cities of gresham, troutdale, fairview and wood village.
$2,500
Metro East Community Media · Gresham, OR · 2024
To promote the use of cable communication systems and public access in the unincorporated area of multnomah county, and the cities of gresham, troutdale, fairview and wood village.

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