Raise The Arc
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong focus on youth development and education. It funds organizations that provide mentoring, arts, and cultural initiatives, as well as educational institutions. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the lives of young people through grants to programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters and other youth-oriented nonprofits. Additionally, it supports arts organizations, indicating a broader interest in cultural enrichment. While its primary focus is on local initiatives, it also extends support to organizations in other regions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize, established nonprofit—often based in Oregon—working in youth development, education, or arts/culture with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located in Oregon or demonstrably serving Oregon communities.
- • Mission aligns with youth development, education, or performing arts.
- • An existing relationship or referral from a past grantee or a trustee-level contact.
- • Request size consistent with past awards (roughly $7.5K–$19K).
- • Track record of stable programs rather than brand-new pilots.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is primarily state-focused: in 2024 about 82% of dollars went to Oregon, though past years included some grants to DC and other states, indicating a state-level (regional) concentration rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent charities across years (12 distinct recipients in 2023 and six in 2024), including schools, youth programs, and theaters, which indicates a moderately diverse recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The filings explicitly state that only preselected applicants are considered and the latest-year pattern shows only one new recipient, so direct evidence suggests the funder is relationship-driven; however, prior years showed more turnover, so absolute closure cannot be fully ruled out.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
