Thank You for Fueling Possibilities!

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...

Celebrating the 2026 Impact Award Recipient

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 Cada CasaCada Casa creates educational opportunities for young people who have historically faced barriers to access. Its name means “every house” in Spanish,...

Announcing the 2026-2027 Grant Partners

Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2026 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 champion participation in athletics and play. On a daily basis, the individuals and volunteers at these community spaces provide access, inclusion, and opportunity for...

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...

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...

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...

Celebrating the 2025 Impact Award Recipient

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...

Announcing the 2025-2026 Grant Partners

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 for Fueling Possibilities for Youth

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...