Garcia Doris & Michael Fund
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers on enhancing community welfare through general operating and support grants to nonprofits, particularly those involved in human services, youth development, and food insecurity. The foundation serves a diverse range of organizations, including community centers, mentoring programs, and services addressing food needs. Although it primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Washington, its overarching goal is to uplift and support vulnerable populations through its charitable contributions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized Oregon nonprofit (or nearby Washington) providing direct community services—especially human services, youth development, mentoring, or food/security programs—seeking modest general operating support and connected to local networks or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Located in Oregon or serving Oregon communities (Portland-area focus).
- • Programs in human services, youth development, mentoring, or food support.
- • Asking for modest operating support consistent with prior grants (~$1k–$5k).
- • Established local presence and measurable community impact.
- • Introductions or endorsements from local intermediaries, past grantees, or trustees.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated in the Pacific Northwest: 79% of 2023 dollars went to Oregon and the remainder to Washington, with two states observed in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct independent recipients (13 grants), including a mix of community service, youth, and food-security organizations; this indicates a fairly broad recipient set despite moderate dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows several new grantees in 2023, but the foundation’s materials state it only funds preselected organizations and there is no public application route, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to access funding without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
