About Us

Northwest Health Foundation seeks to advance, support and promote health in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

By providing grants to initiatives, forming partnerships with health and community leaders, and advocating for policy change, we are furthering our vision of giving every person the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

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Commitment to Equity >

Our society still sorts opportunity and access to health along lines of race, geography, disability and other aspects of identity. We think this bias is wrong, and we choose to work towards a region, country and world where that is no longer true.

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Tracking our Giving >

We track our giving to hold ourselves accountable to our equity priorities and help guide our relationship building and future grantmaking.

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Partnerships >

Northwest Health Foundation is a trusted partner for philanthropic organizations and donors interested in making a long-term impact.

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History >

It all started with an employer, some doctors, and a vision of quality, affordable healthcare.

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Services and Financials >

Northwest Health Foundation is made up of two funds: a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4). We post annual audited financial statements for both funds on our Services and Financials page.

Center for Philanthropy >

The Aschenbrener Center for Philanthropy provides a shared office environment for foundations and other members of the philanthropic community.