Friends Of Paul Bunyan Foundation
The Friends of Paul Bunyan Foundation is an affiliate of Associated Oregon Loggers that awards grants supporting forestry-related science and workforce education and other charitable projects (founded 1997). The foundation's page on the Associated Oregon Loggers site includes mission and history, board and staff listings, grant award information, and a downloadable grant application.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Oregon-based school, small nonprofit, or program working on forestry science, forestry workforce education, or related conservation and education projects with modest project budgets.
Good Fit
- • Project work directly tied to forestry education, workforce development, or forestry-related science
- • Organization based in Oregon or serving Oregon communities
- • Project budget in the small-grant range (roughly $1,500–$7,500)
- • Local credibility or partnership with forestry industry groups
- • Ability to complete a short application and meet requested submission instructions
Geography
Observed awarding is entirely within Oregon across the three-year record, with every grant in the latest year going to Oregon organizations.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 3–5 distinct recipients each year (five in the latest year) including schools, local nonprofits, and occasional for-profit recipients, showing a moderate spread with some repeat grantees but regular new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public downloadable application and application instructions on the website, and the latest year shows three new grantees, indicating unfamiliar applicants have entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
