GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Letters of Inquiry (LOI) from preselected organizations will now be required for all grants. The LOI’s will be accepted and reviewed approximately two times each year. Organizations which best match our grant making priorities and funding criteria will be invited to submit a full application upon receipt and favorable review of the LOI.

To submit a Letter of Inquiry, please select the following link: MCM FUND ONLINE GRANTMAKING SYSTEM

GRANT DEADLINES

Letters of Inquiry

February 15th, August 15th

Full Grant Applications

April 15th, October 15th

Grant Notifications

May 31st, November 30th

MISSION:

To relieve the misfortune and promote the well being of mankind.

GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES:

Grants are made in the following five functional areas:

  1. Cultural arts
  2. Education
  3. Human services
  4. Medical research
  5. Public benefit

Grants are made to organizations having the following attributes:

  1. Mission compatibility
  2. Effective management
  3. Sound financial practices
  4. Board-led fundraising
  5. Sustainability

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Sustainability of programs and services through increased fundraising capacity.

"The Fund has been invaluable to our efforts to increase organizational sustainability & capacity. With your support over the past three years, we have tripled the amount of revenue generated from individual donations. Your generosity and expertise have made these accomplishments possible and laid groundwork for future success. Thank you again for your support!"

--Susan Stoltenberg, Executive Director, Portland Impact