The MAC Scholar Athlete program, started in 1971, is for high school sophomores who are involved in competitive athletics, committed to their academics with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and are making a positive impact in their community. It has been a wonderful partnership with Multnomah Athletic Club and the Foundation since 1989.
We are excited to share the selection process of the 2023 MAC Scholar Athletes. Each year volunteers make a big difference with a small-time commitment. Your...
If you know anything about the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, it’s that the foundation is powered by volunteers. Volunteers give their time, talent and treasure. They share their lived experiences, passions, and unique perspectives. The Foundation deeply values the contributions to the community that our volunteers make.
In honor of Black History Month this year, two volunteers speak to why it’s important to contribute their passions with the community.
"We all have gifts and...
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Multnomah Athletic Foundation are partnering to offer a FREE virtual scholarship writing workshop for high school students. Students will walk away from this session with a drafted personal statement, tips on essay writing and personal storytelling, and more! Imagine one authentic essay that can be personalized and then used for any scholarship application.
Thank you to the Black United Fund of Oregon for facilitating the...
Thinking about funding opportunities to get kids playing, participating, and moving through athletics? Join a grant coffee conversation to learn more about funding from the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Both are free sessions but require a reservation.
February 23rd 9am Grant Coffee Conversation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524042574447
March 7th 4pm Grant Coffee Conversation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524045322667
We will talk a bit about our scope, funding, and...
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.
Julie Solomon, a MAC member and returning foundation scholarship volunteer, shares why she returns to read and score applications each...
The Spin-A-Thon is a fundraiser for the foundation that fuels access for youth to participate in athletics and education. In 2023, we are expanding the fun to MAF Week from March 12 - 18!
100% of the event proceeds go directly towards supporting and enabling access to participation in athletics and education for youth. Sponsors are our primary way to support more youth!
Sponsorship is set at five different levels. Whether you want your business to be a sponsor, you as an individual...
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 six 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 the...
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 of 2022.
In our fall grant cycle we are thrilled to be investing $50,000 in the incredible, passionate, and effective work in our community. These organizations inspire and enable kids to participate in athletics. On a daily basis, the individuals and volunteers at these nonprofit organizations provide access, inclusion, and opportunities for youth in athletics...
Every year the foundation supports amazing nonprofit organizations in the community. The Impact Award recognizes the efforts of one of those organizations, its talented staff, and board members as they collaborate within their community. This year the Impact Award recipient is HOLLA!
HOLLA is a mentorship movement that connects with families, administrators, teachers, and nonprofits to recognize the power and potential of Black and Brown youth.
Their mission is to change the...
Inspired by Joe Loprinzi and the way he inspired others, a scholarship was created at the Multnomah Athletic Foundation in Joe’s name in 2001. Annually, three individuals are selected from the eligible 30 area high schools to receive $8,000 scholarships. In 2020, an additional $1,000 school finalist award was started to provide more funding assistance for remarkable student athletes on their path to higher education. Meet the engaging and inspiring 2022 recipients as MAF spoke to them in...
