Giving During a Pandemic
During these difficult times, and always, we are dedicated to aiding organizations in need with financial grants. Because of our donors and efforts made by our longstanding Board of Directors, we are able to fund a number of grants to numerous non-profit organizations in Pendleton, Oregon.
Lonnie Read, who serves on the PFT Board of Directors writes,
“I feel a sense of pride to be part of an organization that is helping other non-profits in Pendleton. Working with a strong board who is dedicated to the task of making Pendleton better, gives me a deep satisfaction that I am doing my part.
Many non-profits are operating on a shoestring and are is desperate need of funding special projects. That is where the Pendleton Foundation Trust can step in and help.”
This spring, we announced allocations totaling $97,320.00 to 13 organizations and 7 memorial trust funds. Though our board room environment looked a bit different (we met virtually), the pandemic didn’t stop us from coming together – as we usually do – to go through applications from incredible organizations in our community. It has been the board’s focus to always map back to our purpose.
- To assist civic and educational undertakings whether now 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.
Every time we go through the selection process, we are reminded of how proud we are to live in this community. So many people are working tirelessly to make our world – our Pendleton – a better place to live. If you haven’t already, take a look at our Spring grants for 2020, and learn about the inspiring organizations in our community. Advocating for not-for profits financially in Pendleton is in our DNA. We are Pendleton people, helping Pendleton people.
If you’d like to learn more about making an impact on Pendleton by donating to the Pendleton Foundation Trust, please click here.
