The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $602,700 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$602,700
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $560,000 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $579,102 | 27 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $560,000 | 24 | $12.7 million |
| 2025 | $602,700 | 27 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
The Carol and Velma Saling 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.
What The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 26 | $567,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opb | To raise and earn funds and acquire assets for oregon public broadcasting. | $60,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Oregon | General operation | $50,000 |
| Western River Conservancy | To protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states by acquiring and protecting critical habitat. | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operation | $36,500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General operation | $35,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Portland | General operation | $34,000 |
| Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project | General operation | $32,300 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | Dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, land along rivers and streams by working with landowners and communities in the rogue river region | $25,000 |
| Community Vision | Our work is guided by the belief that all people, regardless of perceived ability, deserve the freedom to make the basic choices that define their lives. Individuals live in their own homes and we tailor our direct support around their unique needs, assisting each person to live in the community of their choice. | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbor Family Pantry | To help create independence, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Where people leave changed with a mentality of abundance, service and community. | $25,000 |
| Association of Northwest Steelheaders | General operation | $24,600 |
| Camp Angelos | Camp angelos' mission has been to provide a quality facility for all groups to organize, conduct and maintain a camp, retreat and center for educational, developmental and recreational purposes regardless of race, creed, or culture. | $20,000 |
| Lift Urban Portland | An inter-faith organization that in cooperation with neighborhood agencies, strives to meet the needs of residents of our neighborhood. | $20,000 |
| Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund | Stipends for law school students who work in otherwise unpaid summer internships at legal non-profit organizations who serve the under-represented opulations and causes | $20,000 |
| Portland Forward | General operation | $17,500 |
| Gales Creek Camp | General operation | $15,300 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | General operation | $15,000 |
| Komak | To meaningfully address the unmet needs of cancer patients through various interventions designed to enable clients to cope with a broad range of medical, economic, or other essential needs. | $15,000 |
| Community Warehouse | The mission of the oregon community warehouse is to help low income people improve the qualtiy of their lives and become self sufficient by providing them with donated basic household furnishings | $15,000 |
| Community Action Program of East Central Oregon | General operation | $15,000 |
| Healthy Democracy | General operation | $12,000 |
| Ecotrust | To build new ways of living and doing business | $10,000 |
| Project Lemonade | To assist foster and underprivileged children and families in the tri-county area (multnomah, washington, clackamas) | $10,000 |
| The Multiple Sclerosis Yoga Program | General operation | $10,000 |
| Wheel to Walk Foundation | The organization provides wheel equipment to under-privileged children | $5,000 |
| Ambucs | General operation | $3,000 |
| Metro East Community Media | To promote the use of cable communication systems and public access in the unincorporated area of multnomah county, and the cities of gresham, troutdale, fairview and wood village. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Nay
- Adaire R Miller
- Richard Baroway
- Jacquelyn Appleton
Questions people ask
Does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation give?
$602,700 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Nay (Chairman), Adaire R Miller (Secretary), Richard Baroway (Treasurer) and Jacquelyn Appleton (Director).
What does The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.