Thinking about funding opportunities to get kids playing, participating, and moving through athletics? Join a grant Q&A to learn more about funding from the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Sessions are free, but require a reservation.
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A few weeks ago, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Youth Grant Initiative (YGI) cohort reached an inspiring milestone: after months of thoughtful deliberation and collaboration, they awarded $2,500 grants to two exceptional nonprofits—Friends of Baseball and Girls on the Run.
Over the course of six weeks, this dedicated cohort of students embarked on a journey to learn the fundamentals of philanthropy. They explored what it means to give intentionally, examined the needs of...
Every year we invest in remarkable nonprofit organizations. In 2024 we conducted one grant cycle and learned about so much incredible, passionate, and effective work being done in our community. 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 youth.
Adaptive Sports Northwest provides and promotes...
Every year the foundation supports amazing nonprofit organizations in the community. The Impact Award recognizes the efforts of one organization, its talented staff, and board members as they collaborate within their community.
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Join us from 5.30 - 7 PM on November 12th as we recognize the impactful work and deep engagement of our grant partners in an informal cocktail party. Meet organizations focused on supporting youth and engage in inspiring...
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...
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...
Every year the foundation supports amazing nonprofit organizations in the community. The Impact Award recognizes the efforts of one organization, its talented staff, and board members as they collaborate within their community.
Join us from 5 - 7 PM on November 6th as we recognize the impactful work and deep engagement of our grant partners in an informal cocktail party. Meet organizations focused on supporting youth and engage in inspiring conversation with community leaders....
Annual Fund Drive Lights Up Futures
Pictured above: Adaptive Sports NW
Opening Doors to Education: Imagine a student’s face lighting up as they enter a classroom filled with books, eager to explore new worlds and ideas. Your support fuels this excitement by providing access to quality education resources, tutoring programs, and scholarships. Together, we're building a foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Empowering Through Athletics: Sports have the power to teach...
