The Standard Charitable Foundation Announces Grants to Five Nonprofits

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard Charitable Foundation, one of Standard Insurance Company’s giving programs, awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five nonprofit organizations in 2025:

Dougy Center received $100,000 over two years to support its capital campaign for a new permanent home on the west side of the Portland metro area, a crucial step in meeting the region’s growing demand for grief-informed services. Dougy Center provides support and training locally, nationally and internationally to people and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.

Mission House received $50,000 to support renovation of the client service area including the kitchen and dining room as well as a full ADA remodel of client restrooms and showers. Mission House provides day services for people experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville, Florida.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry received $20,000 to support its low-sensory hours program, which provides a more welcoming experience for people who are sensitive to too much sensory input. These hours are especially inviting for families and adults looking for a smaller, more adaptive museum experience. The sensory-friendly environment addresses the needs of neurodiverse learners of all ages and ensures broad museum access for all visitors.

Special Olympics Georgia received $15,000 to support the Unified Sports program. The program partners athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, creating a quick path to friendship and understanding. The mission of Special Olympics Georgia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Minnesota received $15,000 to support the organization’s Unified Programming. Proven to reduce bullying and build stronger family and school relationships, this programming brings together people with and without intellectual disabilities for inclusive sports as well as school and health activities. The mission of Special Olympics Minnesota is to create a new world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.

“Both our company and the foundation place a special emphasis on helping people and families who live with a disability or experience the loss of a loved one,” said Dan McMillan, president and CEO of The Standard and president of The Standard Charitable Foundation. “We’re proud to support these organizations and all they do to strengthen our communities.”

Foundation giving is separate from The Standard’s corporate giving. Since 2007, The Standard Charitable Foundation, The Standard and employees and retirees of the company have contributed more than $72 million in grants and social investments.

About The Standard Charitable Foundation

The Standard Charitable Foundation was established in 2006 with the mission to make a positive difference by supporting community development, education, disability and health organizations. While the foundation’s broad goal is making a positive difference in communities, it places special emphasis on helping people and families who have experienced a loss or setback such as a major disability or the loss of a loved one.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individual customers. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individual customers. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.