Pendleton Public LibraryPhoto Courtesy E.J. Harris / East Oregonian
Photo Courtesy E.J. Harris / East OregonianPendleton Early Learning Center
Pendleton River WalkPhoto Courtesy E.J. Harris / East Oregonian
Historic Rivoli TheatrePhoto Courtesy E.J. Harris / East Oregonian
Photo Courtesy E.J. Harris / East OregonianPendleton Warming Station
Photo Courtesy E.J. Harris / East OregonianHelix Wheat Harvest

Pendleton Foundation Trust- Investing in Pendleton since 1928

Pendleton Foundation Trust is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Pendleton, Oregon. Contributions are thoughtfully invested and earnings annually distributed in support of community-focused projects that create a lasting impact on Pendleton’s future.

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Our Mission

To assist civic and educational undertakings whether supported by private gifts or public taxation.

To improve educational and scientific research.

To improve living conditions or to provide recreation or recreational grounds for all classes.

For such other civic or public purposes as will best make for the mental, moral and physical improvement of the inhabitants of the city of Pendleton.

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Pendleton Foundation Trust offers two grant cycles each year for Community-Based Grants, April 1 and October 1. Grant applications in-hand by the deadline will be reviewed shortly afterwards. Applications open three months prior to deadlines. See Guidelines for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Pendleton Foundation Trust scholarships are available for Pendleton School District graduating seniors. Applications open January 1, and the submission deadline is March 1.

Please see our Scholarships page for additional scholarship opportunities administered by Pendleton Foundation Trust.

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