How Contributions Lead to Big Changes During the Annual Fund Drive
A single $25 contribution alone may feel inconsequential when thinking about the cost of a college education or a nonprofit organization’s athletic programming for kids. But when that single $25 donation is multiplied by thousands of MAC members, it can have a far-reaching impact for the youth in this community.
In 2023, MAC members’ contributed more than $180,000 during the annual fund drive benefiting the...
MAC’s Board of Trustees and the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Board of Directors together endorse the annual fund drive in July, which fuels the foundation's ability to provide community grants and scholarships. Thank you in advance for your support and commitment.
"We provide access to athletics and education through our grants and scholarships. The work we do would not be possible without the support from MAC members. Your contribution creates possibilities for hundreds of...
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 2024 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 through the...
At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation , we use a cloud-based online system called Kaleidoscope for applications and recommendations. So the candidate has two options for providing a recommendation for their application. The first option is to for the applicant to send the recommender an email from within the Kaleidoscope system. If you receive that email, you answer a few questions and then upload the letter of recommendation as a PDF. The letter will be attached to the application as a...
By Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson
In a world where the voices of youth are often relegated to fleeting social media posts, the Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) empowers teenagers to create positive and lasting change through community engagement and hands-on philanthropy. This unique program, spearheaded by the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF), equips a selected group of students with the tools and platform needed to make a tangible difference, by offering the cohort $5,000 to donate to an...
Each spring the Multnomah Athletic Foundation has open applications for higher education scholarships. Once applications are submitted, the foundation brings together a group of dedicated volunteers to review, deliberate, and ultimately award the scholarships. These volunteers are the crux of making scholarship funding move from funder to student.
The foundation is currently seeking volunteers to join the 2024 review teams for their scholarship opportunities. Volunteers can participate in...
The world of sports offers a comprehensive blend of real-life experiences: wins, losses, injuries and more. This microcosm of life itself provides valuable lessons and opportunities for personal growth — especially for student-athletes.
Traci Rossi, Executive Director of Friends of the Children (FOTC) in Portland, and a Board Member with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, aptly describes sports as "the best playground" where athletes learn not only about physical activity, but also...
Every year we award grants in our two cycles, once in the spring and once in the fall, these are the recipients of grants in Fall 2023.
In our fall grant cycle we are investing $50,000 in the incredible, passionate, and effective work in our community. These nonprofit organizations 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...
Youth engagement is the center of the foundation’s mission. We often talk about the connection through education or athletic participation. There is another program that is important to us. The Youth Grant Initiative was created seven years ago to give 7th and 8th graders a hands-on experience in grantmaking. They learn about the community and the role of nonprofits while reading applications and making funding recommendation to the foundation’s board. In 2022 the Foundation made...
In a world where the tireless dedication of nonprofit organizations can go unnoticed, we take immense pride in shining a spotlight on those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community. The Impact Award, a symbol of appreciation and recognition, recognizes the potential of collaborative efforts that aim to uplift our youth and transform lives through athletics and education.
This year, we celebrate the outstanding work of Elite Sports Academy (ESA) as the recipient of the...
