Philanthropy Study

In early 2008, to further examine how the community can promote local giving, VAN commissioned a study to examine the philanthropic infrastructures and giving patterns in Washington County, Oregon.  The purpose of the study was to explore philanthropy in Washington County and to assess whether giving trends are keeping up with the growing needs in the county.  The study included surveys of foundations, non-profit organizations and businesses, as well as interviews with business and individual donors.  An Advisory Team representing business, foundations and non-profits, developed recommendations based on the study findings.  These recommendations are included in the report which can be downloaded below. 

2008 Philanthropy Exploration in Washington County ( Link to full report)
2008 Philanthropy Exploration in Washington County – Executive Summary (Link to executive summary)

The Vision Action Network is currently working with key community partners to develop a plan of action based on the recommendations in the report.

Funding Partners:

Meyer Memorial Trust
The Oregon Community Foundation
Tuality Healthcare
Oregon Food Bank
Community Action Organization of Washington County
Community Housing Fund
Hillsboro Community Foundation
Providence Health and Services
SOLV
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

Advisory Team:

Rachel Bristol & Barbara Peschiera, Oregon Food Bank
Lisa Brown, Community Action Organization
Kathleen Cornett, The Oregon Community Foundation
Michelle Meyer, SOLV
Janet Rash, Intel Corporation
Elena Wiesenthal, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Ramsay Weit, Community Housing Fund

Consulting Team:

Jeri Alcock, On Course Consulting
Craig McPherson, C&D Publishing