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Pacific Power Foundation (Oregon, Washington, California)

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington, California)

    Summary

    The Pacific Power Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Pacific Power. Their mission is to support the growth and vitality of their communities. The five areas of interest include:

    1. Education and STEM- This includes electrical safety, energy efficiency education, higher education institutions, K-12, literacy and reading programs, STEM education initiatives, teacher/professional educator development, workforce development/careers and employability, and youth development.
    2. Community Enhancement- Including affordable housing, community resilience, community and recreation centers, economic development, libraries, monuments, memorials and science centers.
    3. Environmental Respect- Focusing on Animal and wildlife biodiversity; carbon and methane emissions; conservation of natural resources; environmental management systems; parks, trails and gardens; resource stewardship; waste management reduction, and water usage management.
    4. Arts and Culture- This includes art festivals, cultural heritage, museums, music, theater/drama and visual arts.
    5. Safety and Wellness- Including addiction, disability resources, disaster relief, domestic violence, first responders, food insecurity, healthcare accessibility, homeless support, mental health, public safety initiatives, veteran organizations, wellness and preventative care.


    As communities face unprecedented challenges and demand for vital services, the Foundation recently committed immediate support for organizations that could provide critical far-reaching services in each of their states.

     

    History of Funding

    Over the past 5 years, the foundation has awarded over $13 million to nonprofit organizations.

    Additional Information

    The foundation manages its grants in four cycles. This helps the foundation carefully review similar requests to ensure maximum benefit.


    Organizations and activities not eligible for foundation support include:

    • Organizations that discriminate against individuals on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, age, national origin or veteran status;
    •  Individuals;
    •  Political organizations, ballot measure campaigns or candidates for public office;
    •  Contributions to or memberships in chambers of commerce, service clubs, taxpayer associations and other similar bodies;
    •  Religious groups for religious purposes;
    •  Any non-charitable purpose; and/or
    •  Organizations outside the PacifiCorp service territory.

    As a general rule, the Foundation also will not support:

    • Establishment or support of endowments;
    • Coverage of operating deficits;
    • Capital campaigns; 
    • Computers, software or related items;
    • Marketing and advertising;
    • Maintenance of existing facilities;
    • Conferences, conventions and events; and
    • Projects that do not have a bearing on Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power's geographic service area.

    Contacts

    Tarie Hansen

    Tarie Hansen
    Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

    Salt Lake City, UT
    503-813-7257

    LeAnn Singleton

    LeAnn Singleton
    Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

    Salt Lake City, UT
    503-813-7257
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Organizations and activities eligible for Foundation support include:

    • Nonprofit groups that have 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service;
    • Educational and research institutions, both public and private, from early childhood through university level;
    • Youth organizations;
    • Cultural enrichment organizations dedicated to the performing arts, the visual arts, historic preservation, cross-cultural education and other such activities;
    • Health and human services organizations including chemical dependency treatment and prevention programs, senior citizen centers, runaway youth services and domestic violence treatment and prevention programs, safety programs, and wellness programs; and
    • Projects that have a bearing on communities that are served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power:
    • Pacific Power — Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington and Northern California.
    • Rocky Mountain Power — Utah, Wyoming and Southeastern Idaho.

    Deadline Details

    Deadlines vary by program area:

    • Educational and research organizations proposals are due March 15, annually.
    • Environment, civic and community enhancement and other organizations proposals are due June 15, annually.
    • Arts and culture organizations proposals are due September 15, annually.
    • Health, safety and wellness organizations proposals are due December 15, annually.

    Award Details

    The foundation allocates grants that best serve community interests. Grants generally are less than $10,000 with most between $2,000 and $5,000.

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