The Tillamook Chamber Community Foundation was built to be a catalyst for change, but much of its most vital work happens where the public rarely sees it. While the Chamber of Commerce focuses on the daily pulse of our business community, the Foundation operates as the strategic “behind-the-scenes” hub that transforms charitable vision into measurable reality. Today, that engine is running, fueled by the generosity of local sponsors and donors who understand that a resilient county requires a professional, transparent framework to manage its most critical needs.
This commitment is visible in the Foundation’s active response to the December 2025 storms and flooding. When disaster strikes, the primary challenge is rarely a lack of community will, but rather the need for a reliable infrastructure to move resources quickly and responsibly to those in need. Through a powerful partnership between private donors and the Oregon Community Foundation, the Disaster Relief Fund has become a resource for our neighbors.
By serving as the fiscal bridge between these generous contributors and those who were adversely impacted, we are ensuring that recovery dollars stay right here in Tillamook County. This essential groundwork provides our residents and local nonprofits with the support they need to respond effectively and remain resilient, even when the weather is at its worst.
Beyond emergency response, the Foundation is hard at work building a future that helps our youngest residents. By streamlining the management of funds for junior high educational travel, school-based athletics, and recreation programs, the Foundation is ensuring that support reaches students as well. We are also working closely with local partners to develop industry-linked scholarships that reflect Tillamook’s unique values and needs.Â
Ultimately, the Foundation serves as the administrative backbone for the good ideas that make our county special. Whether we are managing the finances for a volunteer-led education program or helping a local business steward its charitable giving, our goal is to provide the accountability and structure necessary for success. We are proud to be the partner for those working to make Tillamook a better place to live and play. Whether through the Disaster Relief Fund or our upcoming youth initiatives, your partnership is what makes a stronger, more resilient Tillamook possible.