Braemar Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Braemar Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 129 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants129
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$40.0 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
97% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $945,647 | 78 | $27.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 103 | $37.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 129 | $40.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trust Management Services LLC 5 N Hwy 101 PMB 562, Warrenton, OR 97146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (971) 408-3912, info@trustmanagementservices.net |
| What to submit | Application must be in writing; submit proof of tax exempt status and confirm the applicant is not a non-functionally integrated type III supporting organization as reported on form 990, schedule a, line 12; description of organization; description of proposed project to be funded with timeline and budget; entity financial statements; see trustmanagementservices.net for complete application requirements. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines vary; see trustmanagementservices.net for all deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to tax-exempt organizations within Oregon. Generally the maximum grant is $15,000. No grants to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Braemar Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 126 | $1.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | $16,960 |
| Alaska | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa of Eastern Oregon Inc | Support casa activities in six eastern oregon counties. | $90,000 |
| Casa of Polk County Inc | To support casa volunteer manager activities. | $20,000 |
| Acres of Hope | To help complete the renovation of a barn into a new woodshop. | $15,000 |
| Alberta Abbey Foundation | Support space and snacks for youth / add a new arts tech internship program. | $15,000 |
| Arch Cape-Falcon Cove Beach Community Club Inc | Provide the essential materials for community preparedness. | $15,000 |
| Art Center East (Fka Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council) | Help continue the art grief group program. | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific | Support the school activities sponsorship (sas) and duffel bag program. | $15,000 |
| Beaverton Education Foundation | Support student instrument costs in education classes. | $15,000 |
| Birch Community Services | To help fund a refrigeration unit to a new transit van. | $15,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon Inc | Support the green leaders program. | $15,000 |
| Borland Free Clinic | Help fund the costs associated with a mobile dental van. | $15,000 |
| Boxes of Love Project Inc | Provide care essentials for infants and children entering foster care. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Salem Marion and Polk Counties | To support project learn, an after school and summer day program | $15,000 |
| Building Healthy Families | Support the continuation of early literacy programs. | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center | Support the celebration of the declaration of independence. | $15,000 |
| Ethos Music Center (Ethos Inc) | To provide music and arts education program for children after school | $15,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | To support area maintenance and installing fencing near bus shelter. | $15,000 |
| Healing Circle Inc the | Support the costs of 2025 voca camp including supplies and staffing. | $15,000 |
| Holla | Provide activities/events for grades K-12 in east portland. | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | Academic support the learning support program for children with learning difficulties. | $15,000 |
| Impact NW | To support the after school aka science program. | $15,000 |
| Joseph Center for Arts and Culture | Help deliver the youth art program. | $15,000 |
| Joy RX (Children's Cancer Association) | To support needed repairs at the alexandra ellis caring cabin. | $15,000 |
| Juliette's House | To support the implementation of a camp hope program. | $15,000 |
| Latinobuilt Foundation | Enhancing their technical assistance program for construction workers, business owners. | $15,000 |
| Liberty Restoration Inc (DBA Liberty Theatre) | To support replacement of the emergency backup lighting system. | $15,000 |
| Lift Urban Portland | To enhance and expand hunger relief services. | $15,000 |
| Linfield University | To support the pathways to professional success project. | $15,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Support writers in the schools residencies. | $15,000 |
| Made to Thrive | Provide for safe youth activities. | $15,000 |
| Neighbors for Kids | To support the costs of a summer day camp. | $15,000 |
| North Coast Food Web | To increase the support providing 1-on-1 technical assistance and educational workshops. | $15,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy Inc | To support the community engagement programs at circle creek conservation center. | $15,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | To support a youth company show tour. | $15,000 |
| Oregon Coast Children's Theatre | To support the "arts in education" touring program including "community arts programs". | $15,000 |
| Oregon East Symphony | Support the playing for keeps programs. | $15,000 |
| Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation | Assist in replace and repair of parts of a historic steam locomotive. | $15,000 |
| Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program | Organize a regional invitational robotics tournament. | $15,000 |
| Our Just Future (Fka Human Solutions Inc) | Financial wellness education program. | $15,000 |
| Pacific Refugee Support Group | To support legal refugee resettlement. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha B Cox
- Melanie Ann Dawson
- Ken Dawson
- Greg Snyder
- Trust Management Services LLC
- Ashleigh Naslund
- Thomas Bird
Questions people ask
Does Braemar Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines vary; see trustmanagementservices.net for all deadlines..
How much does Braemar Charitable Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 129 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Braemar Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha B Cox (Trustee), Melanie Ann Dawson (Trustee), Ken Dawson (Trustee) and Greg Snyder (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Braemar Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.