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 game.
It’s a parent watching...
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...
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...
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...
The Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Impact Award honors a nonprofit that embodies community collaboration, youth development, and access to athletics. Each year we celebrate one grant partner whose impact on young people is undeniable and collaboration in the community is remarkable, and this year we are proud to recognize Portland Community Football Club (PCFC).PCFC’s mission is simple and powerful: create access, belonging, and opportunity through high-quality soccer and wraparound...
Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2025 we conducted one grant cycle and learned about so much incredible, passionate, and effective work being done in our community of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. 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...
Thank you! The MAC and the Foundation share the belief that increasing access to participation fuels possibilities! Combining Foundation funding and volunteer energy, powered by MAC member support, thousands of youth in the Portland metro area are able to take part in athletics and education.
Each year, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive harnesses the power of individual contributions to make a collective impact on the lives of Portland-area youth. Together we...
The Impact Award Celebration brings together our community of grant partners, MAC members, donors, and local leaders for an evening of connection, inspiration, and recognition.
More than just a gathering, it’s a space designed to spark meaningful conversations and create pathways for involvement, whether through volunteering, board service, or community partnerships. Through these connections we all come together to strengthen the expansion of access for youth...
By Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson
Sometimes a small gesture — a moment of generosity — makes a lasting impact. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF), these moments happen every day, often sparked by something as simple as a $25 donation. For MAC members, this modest gift during the annual fund drive is more than just financial. It’s an investment in dreams, ambition and the unwavering spirit of young athletes like Fernanda Rodriguez.
Fernanda’s journey began in East Portland,...
For many years, the Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) has been a cornerstone of youth engagement at the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Through YGI, middle school students have had the opportunity to apply their curiosity, compassion, and critical thinking to the fields of philanthropy and grantmaking. The initiative has provided a powerful introduction to community impact while demonstrating that early leadership development can be truly transformative.
This year, we’re placing...
