Private foundation · Portland, OR (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 198 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $4.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2.8M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Applications Are Accepted Through O · Portland · (503) 294-9440 · Info@rwnfoundation.org
- What to send
- Applicants must first complete a letter of inquiry (loi). The loi needs to include the organizations mission, need and request for funds. Once the loi has been accepted, a full application can be completed on the foundation's website. The full application should include the project details, the projected outcome, past outcomes, as well as supporting information including past and current years budget, audited financial statements (if applicable), copy of form 990, list of the board of directors, a copy of the organization's irs determination letter and photos of their work. Loi's are due between feb 2 - march 5 for spring cycle and july 2 - 30 for fall cycle. Applications must be submitted between march 29 - april 30 for spring cycle and august 31 - october 1 for fall cycle.
- Deadlines
- Loi's due between 2/2 - 3/5 and 7/2 - 7/30 applications due 3/29 - 4/30 and 8/31 - 10/1
Next one: Mar 5, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Us and global initiatives in the realms of health and health equity, sustainable communities (social justice/wellness), climate/environment, and oregon-based initiatives in art and education.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Elizabeth AndersonPresident/trustee
- Kristin AndersonTrustee and executive director
- Andrew McdonnellTrustee
- Anne Naito-CampbellTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope for Justice | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $5,000 |
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