HONORING HER LEGACY
Since 1998
Marie Lamfrom’s legacy of kindness, generosity, determination, and compassion guide our philanthropic approach today. Inspired by her spirit and led by members of her family, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation prioritizes investments in arts and creativity, education and mentorship, and health and well-being.
Our Priorities
We are proud to support hundreds of organizations throughout Oregon and Washington State, each of which work strategically and purposefully address the priorities Marie and her family have inspired:
Arts &
Creativity
Supporting artists and creative ventures that inspire and elevate diverse storytelling, expression, creation, and imagination.
Health &
Well-Being
Advancing equitable access to healthy lifestyles, healing, treatment, and joy through resource development, accessibility, and affordability.
Education &
Mentorship
Ensuring equitable access to purposeful and quality learning, sense of belonging, skill development, mentorship, and personal growth.
Our Approach
We are proud of our partnerships, and work to support those organizations that are exceptionally aligned with our values and vision. Strong partners will demonstrate:
A deep and purposeful commitment to equity and inclusion
Strong alignment with our pillars and values
A tireless commitment to serving Oregon and/or Washington
Effective and measurable human impact
Our Programs
Our grant programs vary in functionality and purpose, though each intend to support the needs and opportunities of our partners.
Responsive
Our Sunflower Grant aims to swiftly and effectively support organizations with smaller investments. This program launches in April 2024.
Impactful
Our Rose Grant and Daffodil Grant are our most commonly awarded grants and share an application process. These programs require enrollment in our applicant queue.
Transformative
The Zinnia Grant is reserved for our most values-aligned partners, typically those in which we have made many investments over time.
Our Partnerships
IN 2023, we partnered with more than 400 remarkable organizations in Oregon and Washington, investing more than $20,000,000 in local communities.