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...
The saying goes when one door closes, another door will open – that is if we look towards the future with our hearts. The Multnomah Athletic Foundation created The Bud Award in 2017. This award and its annual celebration gathering was designed to honor the contagious spirit of Bud Lewis and support youth in our community. Leland “Bud” Lewis, a long time MAC member, was an individual who loved connecting people, being active and had an infectious laugh. Each year, he worked with the...
Since 2017, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF) has been honoring the spirit of Leland “Bud” Lewis by presenting the Bud Award, which is rooted in sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and a passion for athletics. The prize is offered to community grant recipients who demonstrate those same qualities, especially those providing access and opportunities to youth from under- served communities.
Diane Lewis, daughter of Bud Lewis, believes the award is a perfect tribute to her father. “It...
Thursday, August 5th, 2021
5 – 6:30 p.m. (brief presentation at 5:30 p.m) Multnomah Athletic Club Reading Lounge
Celebrate the spirit of Leland “Bud” Lewis – his sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and passion for athletics – with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation as we present the “Bud” Award supporting youth in our community.
We look forward to great company, interesting conversation, and a brief presentation. Please share this invitation and help us spread the word.
The...
Celebrating Elite Sports Academy and the spirit of Leland “Bud” Lewis.
The 2019 Recipient of the Bud Award is Elite Sports Academy.
Elite Sports Academy is a sports-based educational summer program offered to children in select communities in the Portland, OR area at minimal to no cost.
The camp provides young athletes with an opportunity to experience premium training in football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball from coaches and athletes from around the country. This...
Celebrating the spirit of Leland “Bud” Lewis and our grant partners that reflect that spirit.
Leland “Bud” Lewis is a long time club member at MAC and an exemplar of sportsmanship, kindness, and good will. The reception and celebration of the Bud Award is a time to recognize the recipient of the award and the work that they are doing in our community to foster participation in youth athletics. It is also a celebration of Bud’s life, his spirit and all that he is.
The 2020 Bud...
