Three Rivers Foundation to Award Over $1 Million to Oregon Nonprofits
The Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort, is set to award more than one million dollars to nonprofits, yet again.
“It is important to us that we make an impact within our community and help organizations that work hard to get the extra funding they need to be successful,” says Doug Barrett, Tribal Council Member and Three Rivers Foundation Board of Trustees Chair. “Our board values the community and helping organizations that help so many families and individuals.”
Due to long-term effects of the pandemic, it has been very tough for nonprofits. The Three Rivers Foundation has been a beacon of support for nonprofits, providing much-needed funding to programs all over Oregon.
The Tribe started the Foundation in October 2011 with profits from the Three Rivers Casino Resort, which the tribe manages. The Foundation supports areas such as education, health, the environment, and more. Earlier this year, they awarded grants totaling more than $1.4 million to over 100 nonprofits.
Beneficiaries from last year include The Boys and Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley, which received $25,000 for programming, and the Central Coast Humane Society, which also received $25,000 to fund their spay and neuter clinics.
“Three Rivers Foundation understands the urgent need to help ignite the imagination and interest of kids – especially traditionally underrepresented groups like girls and young people of color – to the possibility that STEAM learning can provide for enhancing their fundamental skills at school. With this grant money, our organization can expand these programs and serve even more kids,” said Matt Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley.
The Three Rivers Foundation is looking to give out more than a million dollars to local nonprofits this year, and is currently accepting applications through December 31st. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Erickson at serickson@threeriverscasino.com.
The Three Rivers Foundation was established in October of 2011 to serve as the charitable giving arm of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and the Three Rivers Casino Resort.
The land and the people are interconnected and their fate is intertwined. The Three Rivers Foundation exists to improve, enrich, and enhance the health and welfare of the historical homelands of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw people. As a reflection of the true interconnectivity of the land and people, The Three Rivers Foundation will also entertain funding applications for projects that have a statewide impact as well as those that impact Native Americans in Oregon.
