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Celebrating 25 Years of the Wildhorse Foundation

In 2026, we're celebrating a quarter-century of giving back to the surrounding communities in NE Oregon and SE Washington.

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Wildhorse Foundation 25th Anniversary

Established in 2001, the Foundation has contributed over $20 million to support initiatives led by nonprofits and government entities serving the homeland of the CTUIR. Join us as we reflect on the impact of these grants, celebrate our partners, and look forward to a bright future where all in our region can thrive. 

Recent Grant Recipients

  • $3,000 to 3 Rivers Community Foundation

  • $15,000 to Blue Mountain Action Council

  • $16,000 to Blue Mountain Humane Association

  • $25,922 to City of Adams

  • $10,000 to Columbia Basin College Foundation

  • $15,000 to Columbia County Emergency Management

  • $15,300 to Cove Rural Fire Protection District

  • $30,000 to Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts

  • $6,000 to Eastern Oregon University

  • $18,000 to Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon

  • $10,000 to Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue

  • $4,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern WA and Northern ID​

  • $12,100 to Imbler Rural Fire Volunteer Association

  • $10,000 to Josephy Center for Arts and Culture

  • $5,000 to Know Agenda Foundation

  • $7,500 to Music Camps @ Wallowa Lake

  • $10,000 to Native American Rehabilitation Association, Inc.

  • $25,000 to Neighbor 2 Neighbor Pendleton, Inc.

  • $20,346 to Nixyaawii Community School

  • $10,000 to North Powder School District​

  • $15,000 to Pendleton Public Library​

  • $15,000 to Pocket Neighborhood Foundation of Walla Walla

  • $10,000 to Return to Zero: Hope

  • $20,000 to Rural Development Initiatives, Inc.​​

  •  $8,000 to Safe Harbor Support Center

  • $25,000 to Salvation Army Pendleton Corps

  • $9,131 to Senior Life Resources Northwest, Inc.

  • $11,000 to Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society

  • $7,000 to Skyline Adventures

  • $5,000 to SMART Reading

  • $8,750 to Student Health Options dba The Health Center

  • $13,200 to The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations

  • $10,000 to Umatilla County Master Gardeners Association

  • $8,000 to Umatilla School District

  • $10,000 to United Natives

  • $7,690 to Walla Walla County Conservation District

  • $28,000 to Wallowa Community Legion Hall

  • $15,000 to Wallowa County Sheriff's Search & Rescue

  • $5,000 to Willamette Falls Trust

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2024 Annual Report

Wildhorse Foundation awarded $1,876,128  in 2024 across 141 grants to support communities in the homeland of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples.

Press

Walla Walla group to build neighborhood for adults with disabilities

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | December 29, 2025

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Pendleton receives $25k grant

East Oregonian | December 29, 2025

Wildhorse Foundation awards more than $68k to local organizations

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | November 21, 2025

Wildhorse Foundation Awards $498k in quarterly grant funding

Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine | November 20, 2025

BMAC gets $15,000 grant for backpack program

East Oregonian | November 19, 2025

Grant from Wildhorse Foundation boosts Enterprise project

Wallowa County Chieftain | October 20, 2025

College Place celebrates $5,000 grant for sister city projects

NonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima | October 14, 2025

Wildhorse Foundation awards more than $145k to area initiatives

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | August 25, 2025

Wildhorse Foundation Awards $375k in Quarterly Grant Funding

Tribal Gaming and Hospitality | February 18, 2025

The Wildhorse Foundation reveals its new website

Elkhorn Media Group | February 10, 2025

Pendleton Warming Station volunteers keep the lights on

Eastern Oregonian | December 16, 2024

Grant to fund scholarships for Music Camps at Wallowa Lake

Wallowa County Chieftan | December 13, 2024

Young Musicians get a Boost from Wildhorse Foundation

Elkhorn Media Group | December 12, 2024

Salvation Army receives Wildhorse Foundation grant

East Oregonian | September 6, 2024

Wildhorse Foundation donates $5,000 to Walla Walla school field trips

Walla Walla Union Bulletin | September 3, 2024

Wildhorse Foundation awards grants to 30 organizations

Elkhorn Media Group | August 21, 2024

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