OSG Foundation

Foundation Trustees

You can download the Oregon State Foundation Trifold Brochure here.

 Blood Drive Project

For 2025-26, the Oregon State Grange is sponsoring a Blood Donation project, encouraging Community Granges to sponsor Blood Drives in the hope of increasing the blood supply in Oregon. Cash awards will be presented to participating Granges.
You can read the announcement here, and download the reporting form here.

Vision

Education

Provide scholarships for post secondary  education annually

Training

Supports programs to teach leadership to Grange members
Supports training programs to assist new Subordinate/Community and Pomona Grange Masters and officers

Service to Grange members

Provide opportunities to allow people to invest in the future
Provide for remembrances

Projects

• Education
• Memorial scholarships
• Junior Grange scholarships
• Endowment scholarships
• Agricultural and natural resource education
• Training
• Officer leadership development
• Service
• Community development
• Disaster relief
• Fraternal concerns

Scholarships

The Oregon State Grange Foundation has these scholarships (see OSG Awards Scholarship section):

Robert Smith Leadership Scholarship; NEW in 2025. The Robert Smith Leadership Training Fund was created in November 2024 to honor Brother Smith, a long-time member of Woodburn Grange and to recognize the bequest left by him.

This leadership Scholarship will be open to all Granges; above youth and junior age and can be used to attend Grange Leadership Training opportunities including National Grange Convention, Oregon State Grange Convention, Western Regional Leadership Conference, and other Grange Leadership Conferences. Priority will be given to new applicants, but no limit will be placed on a member receiving the funds more than once. You can read more about the requirements and download the application form.

Junior Grange Leadership Scholarship; NEW in 2025. Scholarship is open to all junior age (5-14 years old) Grange members, including the children and grandchildren of current Oregon State Grange members.  The Scholarship’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to juniors who attend Grange events including National Grange Convention, Oregon State Grange Convention, Western Regional Leadership Conference, Junior Grange Camp, and other Junior Grange activities. Additional information is available with the application form.

Malcom Trupp Memorial Vocational Scholarship: NEW in 2025. In memory of Malcom Trupp, long time President of the Oregon State Grange Foundation and member of Spencer Creek Grange and a Grange member for more than 60 years. For enrollment in a Community College or Vocational School only. Applications must be postmarked by May 1st and sent to the State Grange Foundation. See application form.

 Louise Holst Memorial Scholarship: Begun in 2024. In memory of Sister Louise Holst a long time Grange member and State Officer. Awarded to members of the Oregon State Grange with five years of membership entering a 2 or 4 year college of technical school. Applications must be postmarked by May 1st and sent to the State Grange Foundation. Until added to the OSG Award and Scholarships booklet, see application form.

Marcel “Muzzy” Mandel Memorial Scholarship: The Mandel Scholarship is in memory of an active member of Sherwood Grange in Washington County. Any Oregon Grange member, child or grandchild of a member who is a high school senior or college student is eligible. The Mandel Scholarship Application is due to the State Grange office by May 1. See application form.

Mary Helen Sauter Ramm Memorial Scholarship: The Ramm Scholarship Application must be received at the State Grange office by May 1. See application form.

Kitty Thomas Hearing Impaired Fund

The fund can be used to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses for the current year. The form must be postmarked no later than December 31.

Member Benefits

President’s Award The Oregon State Grange provides a $200 award to the Grange that has the largest net gain in membership each year at the Membership luncheon during the Annual Convention. 

Fraternal Concerns Fund Members who suffer property losses may request funds from the Oregon State Grange Foundation of up to $500 to help cover the cost of replacing losses. PLease be aware, this activity is meant to cover property loss, and is not used for illness or accidents resulting in personal injury. 

GASS Short for “Grangers Attending State Session” this is a number of small awards meant to defray the cost of driving to the State Convention, and are determined by random drawing near the close of the Foundation luncheon. 

Donations

Send all communications to the Oregon State Grange headquarters (643 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97301) or to your District Trustee.

What Can You Donate?

Donations can be made to the Foundation by individuals or corporations. Your donation can take many different forms. Below are some examples, but you are not limited to these:

• Cash donation
• Life insurance benefit
• Transfer of a payable contract
• Trust
• Securities
• Stocks
• Bonds
• Mutual funds
• Real property

How to Donate

Send a check made out to the Oregon State Grange Foundation to the Oregon State Grange headquarters (643 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97301). Use this form to designate how you want your donation to be used.

If the form does not cover how you want your donation to be applied, contact your regional trustee or an officer to explain your intentions. The Trustee will help you to accomplish your goals.

We urge you to consult with your tax advisor or attorney before making donations to any charitable organization.

Why Should You Donate?

Benefits you. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation is deductible from your income tax. Check with your tax adviser or attorney to find how you can best benefit from your gift.
Promotes Grange ideals. The Foundation promotes the ideals and principles of the Grange. These values built America. Your donation ensures that these values will continue to be an important part of Oregon and America.
Lasting legacy. The knowledge that your money, property, or possessions will continue working on your behalf far into the future for a cause you believe in.
Personal satisfaction. You will know that you have helped others with your donation.

Recognition

Five recognition levels are recorded on permanent plaques in the Oregon State Grange office in Salem. As a donor’s total donation grows, the donor’s name will be moved to the higher level plaque.

Bronze: A donation of $100+
Sterling Silver: A donation of $250+
Silver: A donation of $500+
Gold: A donation of $1,000+
Gold Plus: A donation of $5,000+
Platinum: A donation of $10,000+

Grants

The 501(c)(3) tax-status allows the Foundation to apply for and distribute grant monies. Therefore, your Subordinate/Community Grange needs to coordinate grant applications with the Foundation. Contact your regional trustee or an officer.

Financial statements and reports are available at the annual meeting held each June.

Information can be requested from the Foundation. Email Foundation@orgrange.org.