Welcome to HF Fund

First time visitor?
Please take a minute to learn about our mission, our scholarship programs, and our charitable activities. Then, visit our most active program, the Friends of Oregon Students Fund.

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HF Fund History

The HF Fund is a charitable foundation committed to helping Oregon and its citizens in a variety of ways. Established in 1996, the Fund has evolved from a scholarship program focused on the working student entering the helping professions -- particularly teaching and nursing -- into programs that grant educational scholarships, and support a variety of philanthropic organizations.

Mission Statement

The mission of the HF Fund is to help Oregonians acquire the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to achieve their potential. Education is the cornerstone of this mission. Therefore, the HF Fund strives to make education accessible to students across the state and to be a source of support along the way. The HF Fund also reaches beyond education and contributes to charitable organizations that provide the foundation of a healthy and productive society.

The HF Fund provides access to education through scholarship and direct assistance programs:

Friends of Oregon Students Fund  (FOOSF)
Working with the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC), the HF Fund has granted more than $200,000 in scholarships to over 130 college-bound Oregonians since 1996. The HF Fund is particularly interested in students who have demonstrated personal fortitude and persistence in overcoming obstacles in their lives. Students who have volunteered in their community also receive additional consideration. HF Fund follows the progress of recipients throughout the academic year.

Community Partnership Programs
In an effort to reach more students, particularly outside urban areas, the HF Fund is establishing community-centered scholarship programs. Local community leaders identify candidates, embark on fundraising campaigns and receive matching funds from the HF Fund.

Direct Emergency Assistance: Removing Obstacles to Success
On occasion, students meet unforeseen financial hardship that jeopardizes their ability to continue their education. The HF Fund provides emergency assistance to students with a demonstrated need, thereby enabling them to stay on the path of achieving their educational goals.

Grants to Other Charitable Organizations
In addition to educational work, HF Fund contributes to a variety of organizations including environmental, cultural, humanitarian and social services. Donations have been made to groups as diverse as The Nature Conservancy, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Dollars for Scholars, American Red Cross, Wallace Medical Concern, Oregon Food Bank, and Dogs for the Deaf. Recently, HF Fund has given larger capital grants to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the new Children's Museum.

New Frontiers
HF Fund envisions expanding its efforts further to include support for students entering a variety of educational programs that will help them meet the challenges of the 21st century.