ADVANCING DEMOCRACY AND BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
Oregon Raindrop Fund allows small organizations to act boldly, explore pilot projects, and take on non-traditional campaigns that create positive ripples for years to come.

Oregon Raindrop Fund is the philanthropic commitment of PRETC, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization.
Portland Regional Educational Telecommunications Corporation (PRETC) was established in 1983 to transmit educational programming in the greater Portland area. Today, PRETC focuses on philanthropic initiatives through the Oregon Raindrop Fund.
Board of Directors
Kari Chisholm
Thom Hartmann
Thomas Neuburger
John Schwartz
Staff
Elizabeth Smith – Executive Director
Jerry Gaube – Wireless Broadband Director
Support Towards Progressive Democracy for Oregon Changemakers
We offer 501(c)(4) grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations focused on making change in rural and exurban communities in Oregon.