Jubitz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jubitz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $453,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$453,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $372,765 the year before.
49% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371,311 | 29 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $372,765 | 34 | $16.0 million |
| 2025 | $453,500 | 43 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lauren Forman 5505 SW Hewett Blvd, Portland, OR 97221 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 292-0046 |
| What to submit | 1. Letter of inquiry (LOI) - applicants must first complete an loi that provides a summary of the grant request. The loi form can be found on the foundation's website, www.jubitz.org. 2. Virtual or in-person site visit/meeting - upon approval of an loi, a meeting is scheduled to determine whether the nonprofit applicant should submit a formal grant application. 3. Grant application - the link to the grant management system can be found on the foundation's website and requires the following information: a. Full description of the project (charitable use of funds) b. Anticipated outcomes of the project/program and description of system of measurement/evaluation c. A detailed budget for the project or program, and the organization's overall budget, as well as major sources of income d. A list of current board of directors e. Copy of the organization's IRS determination letter f. Organization's most current financial statements and/or form 990 |
| Deadlines | March 15 for spring grantmaking meeting; september 15 for fall grantmaking meeting. |
| Restrictions | *environmental stewardship, with an emphasis on the mount hood region of Oregon, including its rivers, forests, and watershed ecosystems. *peacebuilding activities and education, with an emphasis on viable alternatives to war and political violence, particularly those practices that demonstrate the effectiveness of nonviolence and challenges to militarism. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jubitz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 27 | $288,500 |
| California | 4 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $35,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | Wildfire adaptation on mt hood | $35,000 |
| Cure Violence Global | Gen. Op. Support & civic engage project w/ cure:pdx | $35,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Habitat restoration & ed / peacebuilding | $30,000 |
| Hood River Watershed Group | Watershed restoration & comm. Engage. | $30,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | Indian creek trail - fuels reduction | $22,500 |
| Ecochallengeorg | Educational content expansion | $15,000 |
| Oregon Wild | Protecting mt hood | $15,000 |
| Welcome Home Coalition | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Columbia Insight | Environmental journalism series | $12,500 |
| Center for International Policy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Crag Law Center | Legal support to protect mt hood | $10,000 |
| Humboldt Area Community Foundation | Klamath river fund | $10,000 |
| Inkstick Media | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Gift for the harms of war data lab | $10,000 |
| Portland Peace Initiative | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rethink Media | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rios to Rivers | Columbia river basin paddle tribal waters program | $10,000 |
| Stanford Law School | Harms of war data lab | $10,000 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | Protecting & restoring mt hood rivers | $10,000 |
| Win Without War Education Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Women Cross DMZ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Beyond War | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Cascadia Wild | Wolverine tracking project | $7,500 |
| Oregon Peace Institute | Peacevoice | $7,500 |
| Peace Action Education Fund | "peace works" | $7,500 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Back from the brink campaign | $7,500 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Regenerative ranching program | $7,500 |
| Oregon Agricultural Trust | Parkdale investment zone | $6,500 |
| East County Resolutions | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Hood River Forest Collaborative | Public engagement events | $6,000 |
| Alliance for A Safe Oregon | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cities of Peace Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Clackamas River Basin Council | Engage diverse community partnerships | $5,000 |
| Homeshare Oregon | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Peace | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Peace Literacy Institute | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | Equity rises | $5,000 |
| Thrive Hood River | Film about mt hood's north face | $5,000 |
| Uplift Local Gorge News Service | Gorge news service documenters program | $5,000 |
| Vancouver Ave First Baptist Church | Youth peace builders program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Albin Jubitz Jr
- Elizabeth Jubitz Sayler
- Sarah C Jubitz
- Katherine H Jubitz
- Lauren Forman
Questions people ask
Does Jubitz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 for spring grantmaking meeting; september 15 for fall grantmaking meeting..
How much does Jubitz Family Foundation give?
$453,500 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Jubitz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M Albin Jubitz Jr (President), Elizabeth Jubitz Sayler (Vice President), Sarah C Jubitz (Treasurer) and Katherine H Jubitz (Secretary/Co-Dir Enviromental Grants) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jubitz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.