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Pendleton Foundation
Trust
History of
the
PENDLETON
FOUNDATION TRUST
Founded
May, 1928
Pendletonians can look
with satisfaction at the record of an
institution that has served the community
for over three-quarters of a century. The
Pendleton Foundation began in 1928 as a
community trust fund. It was the first of
its kind in the State of Oregon.
With the beginning of a new century, it is
time to update the history of this
organization and show appreciation to the
many citizens who have supported the Trust
with their contributions. From a very modest
beginning, the Pendleton Foundation Trust
has grown to almost four million dollars and
is still growing! Wherever one goes in
Pendleton, you can see the evidence of the
gifts that the Foundation has provided over
the years.
A large number of gifts have been received
over the years from people interested in
Pendleton. These monies were vital to the
success of the Foundation. As the importance
of the Trust became more visible to the
community, a number of very large individual
contributions began to come to the Pendleton
Foundation Trust in the form of estate
gifts. Donations in memory of community
members who have died are also an important
source of funds.
The Pendleton Foundation Trust has given
over a million and a half dollars back to
Pendleton for a wide variety of community
improvements. More than 75 non-profit
organizations have benefited from trust
grants. Over $100,000 in grants is now being
returned annually to the community.
Directors serve voluntarily without pay.
Because of the love and generosity of the
people of the community, through their small
and large contributions, the Pendleton Trust
continues into the 21st Century with a
feeling of optimism and confidence that
these goals, set by the founders many years
ago, will continue to:
”Assist civic and educational
undertakings whether now supported by
private gifts or public taxation.
To promote educational and scientific
research.
To improve living conditions or to provide
recreation or recreational grounds for all
classes.
For such other civic or public purposes as
will best make for the mental, moral and
physical improvement of the inhabitants of
the City of Pendleton, according to the
discretion of the majority in numbers of a
committee to be constituted as hereinafter
provided and to be called and known as the
Pendleton Foundation Trust.”
As the Foundation reflects back over decades
of service, it can be proud of its list of
accomplishments it has contributed to civic,
educational and charitable needs and
improvements.
Donations have helped to make Pendleton a
wonderful place to live and improved the
quality of life for all Pendleton residents.
You can help. All donations, small and
large, continue to help build and protect
the many activities of our town.
To receive information on how to contribute
to the Pendleton Foundation Trust, please
call 276-3331 today. Your effort will help
Pendleton forever.
Instructions for completing application:
Note for Pendleton Foundation Trust
applications: Application forms must be
filled out completely and stay brief and
concise. You may attach additional
supporting information. No binders, please.
No computers or software will be funded.
Pendleton Foundation Trust Application Another Scholarship option is the Pendleton
Foundation Trust Fisk Award.
….. One $5,000 Scholarship…..with 2 added
scholarships of $2500.00 each!Open to Pendleton
High School students graduating each June
with an accumulative grade point average of
3.00 or better may apply. Applications are due April 1st Applications are available:
• On line soon.
• Jerri Bealer at Corey, Byler Rew Attorneys, 276-3331
• Pendleton High School Counseling Center |
