Mackworth-mendoza Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission is inferred from its funding patterns, which focus on arts and culture, education, and community service initiatives. The foundation primarily supports organizations involved in literary arts, theater, and educational programs, as well as food security efforts. It demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing cultural and educational opportunities, particularly in the arts, while also addressing community needs through support for food banks and local organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Oregon-based arts or education nonprofits with an existing or introducible relationship to the foundation or its recurring grantees.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs operating in Oregon or directly serving Oregon communities
- • A clear arts/culture or education mission (examples: literary arts, theater, schools)
- • Existing ties or introductions to board members or organizations the foundation already funds
- • Willingness to engage via relationship or invitation-based channels rather than open applications
Geography
Grants appear across four states, but the latest-year dollars are overwhelmingly focused in Oregon (about 91%), indicating a primarily in-state/regional footprint rather than a broad national program.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct grantees across arts, education, food bank and university recipients, which is a moderate spread for a small private foundation, though dollars are highly concentrated among the top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly reports granting only to preselected/invited applicants and the latest year shows zero new recipients; combined with no public application path or contact details, this makes it unlikely that an unfamiliar applicant could enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
