Maps Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Maps Community Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $401,085 in 114 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$401,085
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $363,950 the year before.
65% 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 | $390,411 | 179 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $363,950 | 162 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $401,085 | 114 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maps Community Foundation 451 Division St, Salem, OR 97303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 588-0181, khanson@mapscu.com |
| What to submit | Applicants may submit a written application and photo on the foundation's website (mapscu.com/community-involvement/teacher-grants). Describe how the award will be used, the number of students impacted, the total cost of the project, and most importantly, how will this grant make a difference to the applicant's students. |
| Deadlines | The application period is october 1st - october 31st. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be K-12 public and private school teachers in marion and polk counties. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maps Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 113 | $395,135 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mano A Mano Family Center | Maps community grants | $50,000 |
| Salem Art Association | Community giving | $25,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands Resources | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| Soaring Heights Recovery Homes | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| The Reading Nest | Maps community grants | $25,000 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Salem for Refugees | Maps community grants | $10,000 |
| Wilsonville Community Sharing | Maps community grants | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley | Community sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties | Community sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Liberty House Children's Advocacy Center | Community sponsorship | $5,400 |
| Western Oregon University Development Foundation | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Gowest Foundation | Community giving | $5,000 |
| McLaran Leadership Foundation | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Inspire Foundation Inc | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Center for Hope and Safety | Community sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Love Inc of North Marion County | Community sponsorship | $2,950 |
| Capaces Leadership Institute | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Central Howell Parent Club | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub Inc | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Salem Leadership Foundation | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Salem Multicultural Institute | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Smart Reading | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| The Salemkeizer Coalition for Equality | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Transformations by Salem Angels | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Western Oregon University Development Foundation | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Casa of Marion County | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Garten Services Inc | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| McKay High School | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Mid-Valley Literacy Center | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon Inc | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Community sponsorship | $1,600 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Community sponsorship | $1,600 |
| Alzheimer-Alzheimer's Disease & Related | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Keizer Community Library | Community sponsorship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Hanson
- Kathy Moore
- Judy Beebe
- Jenn Columbus
- Sue Bloom
- Tom Marks
- Chris Giles
- Mark Zook
Questions people ask
Does Maps Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The application period is october 1st - october 31st.
How much does Maps Community Foundation give?
$401,085 in tax year 2025, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Maps Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim Hanson (Executive Director), Kathy Moore (Chair), Judy Beebe (Vice-Chair) and Jenn Columbus (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Maps Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.