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Carol & Velma Saling Foundation

EIN 93-1260713 · OR · NTEE T20

Public & Societal Benefit funderPublic & Societal Benefit funders in OregonAll Oregon foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in OR, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Carol & Velma Saling Foundation based in OR paid 27 grants totaling $602.7K to 27 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $60K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included OPB, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS-OREGON, and WESTERN RIVER CONSERVANCY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,122,465
Giving (latest yr)
$602,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
27
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Opb$60,000
  • League of Women Voters-oregon$50,000
  • Western River Conservancy$50,000
  • The Nature Conservancy$36,500
  • Common Cause Education Fund$35,000

Where grants went

  • Oregon$567,700 · 26 grants
  • District of Columbia$35,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Opb
Portland, OR
To Raise and Earn Funds and Acquire Assets for Oregon Public Broadcasting.
$60,000
League of Women Voters-oregon
Salem, OR
General Operation
$50,000
Western River Conservancy
Portland, OR
To Protect Outstanding River Ecosystems IN the Western United States by Acquiring and Protecting Critical Habitat.
$50,000
The Nature Conservancy
Portland, OR
General Operation
$36,500
Common Cause Education Fund
Washington, DC
General Operation
$35,000
League of Women Voters-portland
Portland, OR
General Operation
$34,000
Classroom Law Project Now Civics Learning Project
Portland, OR
General Operation
$32,300
Good Neighbor Family Pantry
Sherwood, OR
To Help Create Independence, Self-sufficiency and Sustainability. Where People Leave Changed With a Mentality of Abundance, Service and Community.
$25,000
Community Vision
Portland, OR
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
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Ashland, OR
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
Association of Northwest Steelheaders
Milwaukie, OR
General Operation
$24,600
Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund
Eugene, OR
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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Carol & Velma Saling Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Carol & Velma Saling Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Carol & Velma Saling Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $602.7K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $60K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include OPB, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS-OREGON, WESTERN RIVER CONSERVANCY, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Carol & Velma Saling Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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