December 2025

Wieden Family’s Next Generations Become Force for Change

From left: OCF Chief Philanthropy Officer Kirsten Kilchenstein, Laura Blatner, Tami Wiedensmith, Jessica Wieden and Cassie Wieden

Five women, three generations and the extraordinary legacy of the man behind “Just Do It” and the woman who stood beside him for 42 years. As women inherit and earn unprecedented wealth in the coming decades, these Oregonians are using their resources and influence to drive meaningful change. From Lyme advocacy to cultural preservation, MS research to arts education, they’re casting their values into a world undergoing historic transformation.

Read how they’re ‘balancing the books’ and shaping what comes next. 

Collaborative Funding Serves Unique Needs of Oregon’s Immigrants and Refugees

Across Oregon, many immigrant and refugee families are worried and turning to local nonprofits for everything from legal advice to basic necessities. A statewide funding collaborative launched eight years ago is offering a strong, coordinated response. Oregon Community Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust and The Collins Foundation are joining forces to support our immigrant and refugee neighbors.

Learn how you can join that effort.

Countdown to 2026: 9 Tips for Year End Giving

As the year ends, many donors turn to Oregon Community Foundation for advice in their charitable giving. Here are some tips to help you organize how you support the nonprofits that strengthen our communities, especially this year.

OCF in the News

Chronicle in Philanthropy: In Uncertain Times, Annuities Can Appeal To Donors: Here’s How They Work

KXL: Oregon Community Foundation Financially Supports Food Banks

Oregon Capitol Chronicle: Some rural, low-income Oregon families struggle to access after-school amid funding uncertainty

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