Friends of the Children
Portland, Oregon · EIN 931300690 · Private foundation
Based in Portland, Oregon, Friends of the Children has awarded $61.9M across 151 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Youth Resources Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Friends of the Children funds
Friends of the Children's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Resources Inc BUILDING PROJECT | Portland, OR | $4.7M | 2024 |
| Youth Resources Inc BUILDING PROJECT | Portland, OR | $3.4M | 2025 |
| Friends of the Children - Sw Washington CHAPTER SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $3.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Friends of the Children
Friends of the Children's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at friendsofthechildren.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Children
- Does Friends of the Children accept grant applications?
- Friends of the Children's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Friends of the Children fund?
- Friends of the Children's grants focus on youth development. Example recipients include Youth Resources Inc, Friends of the Children - Sw Washington. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Friends of the Children give in grants?
- Friends of the Children reported $8.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.9M over 151 grants.
- Where is Friends of the Children located?
- Friends of the Children is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 931300690.
- How can I find foundations similar to Friends of the Children?
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