Quick Summary
Name: Braemar Charitable Trust Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,190,722 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Up to $15,000 (typical maximum) |
| Average Grant | $12,124 |
| Application Method | Rolling (with deadlines by region) |
Contact Details
Website: https://trustmanagementservices.net/
Phone: 503-286-0685
Administrator: Trust Management Services, LLC / Mary C. Bird
Geographic Focus
- Oregon only (all 36 counties)
- Organized into 6 regions; 3 regions funded annually, each county funded bi-annually
- Major cities include Portland, Eugene, and Salem
Funding Priorities
- Education (applications with educational factors receive special consideration)
- Community Service
- Arts and Culture
- Youth Activities
- Historical Preservation
- Human Services
- Family Services
- Child Welfare
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Organizations outside Oregon
- Non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organizations
- Non-tax-exempt organizations
Application Method
Written applications required through Trust Management Services, LLC website. Applications must include:
- Proof of tax-exempt status
- Confirmation of organizational type (Form 990, Schedule A, Line 12)
- By-laws and constitution
- Current financial statements
- Statement of specific endeavor
- Record of prior results of similar efforts
Note: This is a high-volume grantmaker that primarily funds pre-selected organizations, though they do accept applications through their formal process.
References
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