Wildhorse Foundation Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter Grants

Trio of nonprofits receive $30,000 each, the highest individual awards given during the quarter.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Wildhorse Foundation, managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, has announced its 2025 fourth quarter grant recipients. A total of $353,606 was disbursed to 25 organizations across Oregon and beyond, with the highest individual awards of $30,000 going to the Boardman Fire Rescue District, the Historic Rivoli Theater Restoration Coalition in Pendleton, and the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center in Wallowa County.

Why it matters

The Wildhorse Foundation's quarterly grant program provides critical funding for a wide range of community initiatives, from public safety and historic preservation to arts, education, and environmental protection. This latest round of grants highlights the foundation's commitment to supporting nonprofits that are making a difference across the state.

The details

The Boardman Fire Rescue District will use its $30,000 grant to fund an air ambulance helicopter landing pad, while the Historic Rivoli Theater Restoration Coalition in Pendleton will put its $30,000 toward a Phase II construction project, and the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center in Wallowa County will use its $30,000 grant for a historic building renovation project. Other recipients include organizations focused on veterans' assistance, school-to-soil composting, and Special Olympics programs in Union County.

  • The Wildhorse Foundation announced the 2025 fourth quarter grant recipients on February 17, 2026.
  • The next grant application deadline is Wednesday, April 1.

The players

Wildhorse Foundation

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation manage the Wildhorse Foundation, which has awarded more than $20 million in grant funding since it was established in 2001.

Boardman Fire Rescue District

A recipient of a $30,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation to fund an air ambulance helicopter landing pad.

Historic Rivoli Theater Restoration Coalition

A Pendleton-based nonprofit that received a $30,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation for its Phase II construction project.

Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center

A Wallowa County organization that was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation for a historic building renovation project.

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What’s next

The next grant application deadline for the Wildhorse Foundation is Wednesday, April 1.

The takeaway

The Wildhorse Foundation's quarterly grant program continues to provide vital support for a diverse range of community initiatives across Oregon, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to making a positive impact in the region.