What we support – The Kinsman Foundation

Historic preservation has been our principal funding area since our beginning. In 2006 we identified our primary interest in this area as architectural preservation — the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic buildings, structures and related sites.

Native wildlife rehabilitation is the focus of this interest, and is almost exclusively limited to nonprofits managed by state- and federally-licensed wildlife rehabilitators. These programs offer urgent care of injured and orphaned wildlife native to Oregon and Washington.

This Fund is a part of our general grantmaking activities, and celebrates Betty’s affection for literary arts, theater, and photography. Because we are a small foundation, we see our role as supporting smaller organizations and companies, and in larger urban areas, alternate or secondary ones.

OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Grants are awarded in Oregon and southern Washington
We don’t have a specific cut off city – we will review an application close to the line and make a case by case decision

OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREA:
Grants are awarded in Oregon and southern Washington
We don’t have a specific cut off city – we will review an application close to the line and make a case by case decision

Other Interest Areas

Grants outside our established areas of interest are initiated by the Foundation, consistent with the interests of our current Directors. Approximately 10% of our annual grants will fund “Other” grants.

Historic Preservation

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Betty Kinsman Fund

Other Interest Areas