Macwilliams Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives, primarily focusing on faith-based organizations, youth development, and community service. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the operational capacities of churches, high schools, and community programs, particularly in athletic and cheerleading activities. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including religious institutions, educational entities, and community service organizations, indicating a strong emphasis on uplifting local communities. While it operates primarily in Oregon, it also provides support to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader commitment to charitable giving.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized faith-based or local community organization (church, school athletic/cheer program, or similar nonprofit) with demonstrated local ties or a relationship to the foundation’s network, seeking general operating or program support in Oregon or nearby states.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a church, faith-based ministry, or school athletic program
- • Located in Oregon or one of the other states the foundation has funded
- • Requests modest operating or program support in the foundation's typical grant size range
- • Has an existing relationship or can be introduced to the foundation leadership or repeat grantees
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in six different states, with a concentrated share in Oregon (about 40%) but meaningful out-of-state giving as well.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 13 distinct recipients and the funder gave to 12–16 organizations annually across the observed years, showing a moderate breadth of independent grantees even though the top five recipients account for a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows some new grantees appeared (four in the latest year and a higher new-recipient rate in 2023), but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected organizations and no public application path or contact route is visible, making unsolicited applicants unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
