Lamb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamb Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $319,600 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$319,600
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $311,900 the year before.
94% 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 | $257,900 | 35 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $311,900 | 28 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $319,600 | 33 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Lamb Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lamb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 28 | $251,250 |
| Washington | 4 | $68,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Gleaners | Goals: increase volume of food collected, and thus rescued from landfills; increase the number of high-quality, healthy prepared meals ; enhance farm gleaning program; improve community outreach and responsiveness. | $21,000 |
| Outgrowing Hunger | Supports staff time and equipment to continue our valuable farm accelerator program that provides food for donation and/or sale in east multnomah county. | $20,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | This general operating grant will support northwest harvests purpose to ensure access to nutritious food, and to build broad food partner capacity to create a stronger, more resilient, more just food ecosystem. | $19,250 |
| Wellspring Family Services | This grant supports wellspring family services work to end family homelessness in king county, wa by providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive support that helps families stabilize, heal, and thrive. | $18,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres | General operating support to sustain programming across 4 departments with over 15 programs. Adelante mujeres will provide direct services to the latine and immigrant community in washington county, or. | $16,500 |
| Community Transitional School | Cts is a tuition-free, nonprofit prek-8th grade private school dedicated to the educational needs of children whose families are experiencing homelessness and living within the portland metropolitan area and greater multnomah county. | $16,000 |
| The Lands Council | Providing reliable vehicles to support watershed restoration in eastern washington. These projects will improve water quality, expand fish and wildlife habitat, and strengthen climate resilience in the columbia river watershed. | $16,000 |
| Building Healthy Families | Building healthy families offers proven evidence-based programs focusing on youth development, prevention and parent education. Services are offered in wallowa, baker, union, and malheur counties positively impacting families and communities. | $15,000 |
| Confluences | Confluences education programs work together to plant seeds of knowledge for students and educators as they experience learning through a broader approach to history. | $15,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Mission: "keep children safe and families together" goals: reduce child and family risk factors to prevent abuse and neglect, improve family stability and functioning. Improve parenting skills, support positive child development and well-being. | $15,000 |
| Family Tree Relief Nursery | Family trees therapeutic early childhood program (tecp) in sweet home will serve 40 families with children from birth to age 6 who experience family stressors that may increase their risk for child abuse and neglect and foster care placement. | $15,000 |
| Farmers Conservation Alliance | This proposal will support currently engaged rural agricultural communities to respond to rapidly changing federal priorities, programs, and rules related to irrigation modernization efforts in the west, primarily in oregon. | $15,000 |
| J Bar J Youth Services | Supports vulnerable families in central oregon, providing housing stabilization, parenting support, and resource navigation to reduce risk of child welfare involvement. | $15,000 |
| Josephy Center for Arts & Culture | The josephy centers youth art program serves 600+ youth annually in wallowa county, one of oregons most isolated regions, ensuring young people have meaningful access to the arts. | $15,000 |
| Old Mill Center for Children & Families | Funds will support transportation for students to and from programming at our relief nurseries in corvallis and monroe, covering vehicle maintenance, staff, car seats, gas, and contracted services like dial-a-bus. | $15,000 |
| The Dougy Center | Dougy center provides grief support in a safe place where young people and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. | $15,000 |
| Holla | Holla pairs 100 youth of color in east portland with adults who share similar cultures. The program provides educational and social support and fun activities, and recruits staff and mentors who are attuned to the culture of the youth. | $12,000 |
| Golden Road Arts | Golden road arts provides art classes to fill the void where schools are not offering art classes. Golden road arts provides sequential, hands-on "art club" programs and free support materials for educators. | $10,000 |
| Community Connection of NE Oregon Inc | Distribute food across the oregon counties of baker, grant, and wallowa through 18 food pantries and 11 harvest share sites. | $4,250 |
| Food Share of Lincoln County | Support food share of lincoln county's mission to eliminate hunger in lincoln county. | $4,250 |
| Klamath Lake Counties Food Bank | Support to alleviate hunger and provide essential resources to those in need in klamath and lake counties. | $4,250 |
| Four Rivers Cultural Center | Sharing and celebrating the history, art, and entertainment of the many cultures that have made their home in treasure valley. | $3,000 |
| Friends of Explorer Post 58 | Supports the mission of friends of explorer post 58 to provide an arena for personal growth and social interaction by creating diverse experiences that foster responsibility, respect, and a passion for the outdoors for a variety of youth ages 14-18. | $3,000 |
| My Father's House | The mission of my fathers house is to equip homeless families with the life skills necessary to become contributing members of their community. More than half of our residents are dependent children. | $3,000 |
| St Johns Food Share | Powered entirely by volunteers, we distribute food through an open-door, no-barrier approach, providing a welcoming pantry shopping experience for individuals to choose what works best for them and their families. | $3,000 |
| The Giving Plate | Support giving plate's mission: feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality in central oregon. | $3,000 |
| Saving Grace | Supporting an organization that provides sanctuary, resources, and raises awareness to survivors of domestic violence and individuals at risk. | $2,000 |
| Bridging Voices | To support bridging voices mission: bridging voices is a youth chorus for lgbtq+ and allied youth, ages 13-21, and strives to be a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music. | $1,500 |
| Native American Youth and Family Center (Naya) | The mission of naya is: to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth & families in partnership w/ the community through cultural identity & education. This grant supports their programs for children and youth. | $1,500 |
| Mazamas | To support the mazama's mission: to inspire everyone to love and protect the mountains. The mazamas promote mountaineering through education, climbing, hiking, fellowship, safety and the protection of mountain environments. | $1,000 |
| Northwest Children's Theater and School | The mission of northwest childrens theater and school is to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young audiences. Nwct produces four mainstage shows per year and administers one of the largest theater schools on the west coast. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Our work ensures oregonians live healthier lives because our air, water and land are cleaner; our food is more sustainably produced; and the products, energy and transportation we rely on are safer for our environment. | $1,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation Inc | Enhance and protect denver's waterways and tributaries, primarily the south platte river through equitable community engagment, education and stewardship | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Lamb
- Heather Bailey
- Karen Anne Horton
- Carl Lamb
- Benjamin Bailey
- Corwin Waldron
- Finn James
- Lauren Birkhahn
Questions people ask
Does Lamb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamb Foundation give?
$319,600 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Lamb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brenda Lamb (President), Heather Bailey (Vice President), Karen Anne Horton (Secretary) and Carl Lamb (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lamb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.