Celebrating the 2026 Sasser Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2026 Sasser Scholarship recipients! The Sasser MAC employee scholarship celebrates the amazing employees of the Multnomah Athletic Club who are energetic and confident members of our community. The scholarship honors Fay Sasser’s 44 years of exceptional and dedicated service at the Club. Each recipient receives a $5,000 scholarship.

Jacob Irving is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University and continues to exemplify hard work,...

Be inspired by Loprinzi Scholars!

Congratulations to the 2026 Loprinzi Scholarship recipients. We are proud to support each student with a $10,000 scholarship as they take the next step in their educational journey.

Filmon Abrham of McDaniel High School exemplifies determination, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. A dedicated student-athlete, Filmon will attend Portland State University to pursue a degree in Engineering, where he hopes to build on his strengths in mathematics, problem-solving, and systems...

What a night for celebration!

Volunteers, board members, community members and donors...because of you, more than 220 students, families, donors, volunteers, and community members gathered to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our scholarship recipients and the power of opportunity through athletics and education. The evening was full of joy, pride, and connection and it simply would not have been possible without you.

When we faced an unexpected, last-minute venue change, your flexibility, positivity, and...

What can $25 really do?

Because your $25 is never just $25.

On its own, it might not seem like much. But together with hundreds, even thousands of others, it becomes something powerful.

It’s a kid stepping onto the field for the first time, finally able to play a sport with their friends.

It’s a student becoming the first in their family to go to college and knowing someone believed in them along the way.

It’s a person living with a disability joining a team not on the sidelines, but fully in the...

Congrats to the 2026 MAC Scholar Athletes!

Since 1971, each spring we welcome in a new cohort of MAC Scholar Athletes into a historic and collaborative program between the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and the Multnomah Athletic Club. Comprised of current sophomores from 30 possible program area high schools, we are thrilled to announce the 2026 MAC Scholar Athlete Cohort which is made up of amazing student athletes from all over the Portland Metro Area! Stay tuned for more features on theses students and the program as we progress...

Let’s go – We Believe in Portland!

Join us on April 17th as We Believe in Portland for a couple of hours of community service and connection at the Spring Cleanup Event! After the kick off at Providence Park, teams will spend one hour cleaning up assigned zones in downtown Portland to make our city shine. We will be assigned the area around the club. Afterward, gather at Midtown Beer Garden for great food, conversation, and the chance to celebrate our collective impact while supporting local businesses.

Bring your...

Informational Grant Events 2026

Thinking about funding opportunities to get kids playing, participating, and moving through athletics?  Join a grant Q&A to learn more about funding from the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Sessions are free, but require a reservation.

March 17 at Noon  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983996727620?aff=oddtdtcreatorApril 21 at 6.30 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983996972352?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 13 at 9 AM Contact us if interested via email or contact us form

We will...

Be a Scholarship Volunteer

Each spring, volunteers with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation step into one of the most meaningful roles in our community — serving on the Scholarship Review Team. These dedicated volunteers review applications for the Loprinzi and MAC Scholar Athlete programs, thoughtfully considering stories of resilience, leadership, athletic dedication, academic achievement, and financial need. 

Our scholarships exist because we believe participation in athletics helps young people reach their...

Your Voice Belongs at the Table

At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we strive to be a space where power and possibility are shared within the community. Our work centers on building authentic relationships with those engaged in grants and scholarships, donors, volunteers, and friends of the foundation  -all with the goal of funding opportunity for youth.

As we continue to grow, we invite individuals to self-nominate for our Board of Directors and to get involved through our committees and review teams. We believe...

Golden Ticket Raffle: Win Big & Give Back

The MAC Holiday Fashion Show Golden Ticket raffle is back, once again powered by the generous support of Alaska Airlines. One lucky winner will take home an exceptional prize: two round-trip tickets with no blackout dates, valid on both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, to any destination they fly in Canada, the U.S., or Central America.

Only 250 tickets will be sold, so your chances are strong—and tickets won’t last long.

Why Your Ticket Matters

Every raffle ticket...