In 2002, Kathy Bridges and her son Jake Fitzpatrick went to Seattle and participated in presentation of the new van, with total cost exceeding $125,000.
Projects Supported by The Bridges Foundation
Select from the
following years:
1996 | 1997 |
1998 | 1999 |
2000
| 2001 | 2002 |
2003 | 2004 | 2005
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 2009
|
The Children’s Guild, Salem, OR Landscaping of property and toys for waiting room |
5,250 |
|
Cougar Foundation, Turner, OR Purchase of computer and music equipment for elementary school and classroom materials for
high school |
3,250 |
|
Handi-Hams Camp, Courage Center, Bemidji, MN Campership Endowment Fund |
1,000 |
|
Boys & Girls Club, Salem, OR Youth football program |
1,000 |
|
Ducks Unlimited, Western Region, Memphis, TN Habitat restoration & enhancement for Oregon
Wetlands Joint Venture Program |
1,000 |
|
Living Enrichment Center, Wilsonville, OR Youth development for summer camp programs |
1,000 |
| Total | 12,500 |
|
Autism Society
of Oregon, Salem, OR Program support |
3,000 |
|
Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR Equipment purchase of sound equipment for gymnasium for elementary school and program support in high school |
3,000 |
|
Access
Technologies, Inc., Salem, OR Program support and marketing |
2,500 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon, Portland, OR McCall Society Membership |
2,000 |
|
Johnson-Swanson
Memorial Farm, World Forestry Center, Portland, OR Program support for forestry research and education |
2,000 |
|
Summer
Experience in Science & Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Program support |
1,500 |
|
Boys & Girls
Club, Salem, OR Youth football program |
1,000 |
| Total | 15,000 |
|
Driving
Program, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Foundation, Seattle, WA Initial support to fund adaptive vehicle for driving program |
5,000 |
|
Apprenticeship
in Science & Engineering, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Sponsor 2 youths |
2,500 |
|
Shriner’s
Hospital for Crippled Children, Portland, OR Equipment purchase for adaptive ski program |
2,500 |
|
Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR Program support to establish a discretionary fund for special education |
2,000 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon, Portland, OR McCall Society Membership |
1,000 |
|
DARE Program,
Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Salem, OR Program support for Drug Awareness & Resistance Education |
1,000 |
|
Handi-Hams
Camp, Courage Center, Bemidji, MN Campership Endowment Fund |
1,000 |
|
Summer
Experience in Science & Engineering for Youth, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Program support |
1,000 |
|
The Oregon
Garden Foundation, Silverton, OR Support creation of 240-acre botanical garden |
1,000 |
| Total | 17,000 |
|
|
In 1998, The Bridges Foundation donated the initial $5,000 to begin
acquisition of an accessible van for the University of Washington,
Rehabilitation Program. The program is coordinated by Francis Tromp Van
Holst, OTR (right). Francis provides adaptive driving training for people
with disabilities and needed much improved equipment.
In 2002, Kathy Bridges and her son Jake Fitzpatrick went to Seattle and participated in presentation of the new van, with total cost exceeding $125,000. |
|
Dedham High
School Class of 1944 Scholarship Fund, Dedham, MA Support to ‘44 Scholarship Fund |
5,500 |
|
Autism Society
of Oregon, Salem, OR Program support |
4,000 |
|
Apprenticeships
in Science & Engineering, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Support for two youth scholarships |
3,000 |
|
Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR Support for cheerleading program |
3,000 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon, Portland, OR McCall Society Membership |
2,000 |
|
Summer
Experience in Science & Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Program support |
2,000 |
|
Handi-Hams
Camp, Courage Center, Bemidji, MN Campership Endowment Fund |
1,000 |
| Total | 20,500 |
|
University of
Stellenbosch, South Africa Capacity building grant for an Internet/English project |
100,000 |
|
Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR Engineering study for sport/recreational center and
scholarships for out-of-state events |
8,000 |
|
The Nature
Conservancy Land acquisition for Palymra Atoll Project and Oregon projects |
7,000 |
|
Summer
Experience in Science & Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Program support |
6,000 |
|
Autism Society
of Oregon Program support |
4,000 |
|
Apprenticeships
in Science & Engineering, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Support for two youth scholarships |
3,000 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon McCall Society Membership |
2,000 |
| Total | 130,000 |
|
Trustees of The Bridges Foundation visit Kingston Prairie, Stayton, OR with
Cynthia Beckwith, Development Director, The Nature Conservancy.
The Bridges Foundation is active in supporting acquisitions of unique habitat, including Palymra Atoll Project (to protect coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean) and the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, OK. |
 |
|
Golf
Foundation, Stanstead Abbots, England Donation of golf collection to develop and promote junior golf in the British Isles. |
80,681 |
|
The Nature
Conservancy, Portland, OR Habitat acquisition |
10,000 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon, Portland, OR McCall Society Membership |
5,000 |
|
Autism Society
of Oregon, Salem, OR Program support |
4,000 |
|
Apprenticeship
in Science & Education Programs, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Sponsor two high school youths |
3,000 |
|
Summer Experience in Science & Engineering,
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Program support |
3,000 |
| Total | 105,681 |
|
Friends of Opal
Creek, Mill City, OR To support energy program Matching grant of $17,500 from Paul Allen Foundation |
17,500 |
|
Boys & Girls
Club, Salem, OR Capital construction for youth program |
10,000 |
|
Oregon
Disability Sports, Portland, OR Initiate adaptive skiing at Timberline, Timberline
Adaptive Snowsports |
10,000 |
|
Driver
Education, Rehabilitation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Staff training program |
5,000 |
|
Easter Seals,
Salem, OR Support “Sponsor A Child’s Therapy Program” |
5,000 |
|
Gordon House,
Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR To provide handicapped access to Gordon House |
3,375 |
|
Pacific Outward
Bound, Portland, OR Scholarship support |
3,000 |
|
Adventures
Without Limits, Portland, OR Program support for individuals with disabilities |
2,000 |
|
Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR Support football program in Hawaii |
2,000 |
| Total | 57,875 |
|
In 1998, The Bridges Foundation provided ski equipment to Shriner's Hospital
Ski Program. When young adults turn 21, there are no other programs to
assist skiers.
In 2002, The Bridges Foundation approached Oregon Disability Sports and Timberline Adaptive Snowsports to initiate a program at Timberline. Since then, The Bridges Foundation has provided $16,000 for ski equipment. Pictured is a skier using a bi-ski with two volunteers, coordinated by Timberline Adaptive Snowsports. |
 |
|
Friends of Opal
Creek, Mill City, OR Vehicle for visitors Matching grant of $10,000 from Paul Allen Foundation |
10,000 |
|
Oregon Zoo
Foundation, Portland, OR Campaign for Condors |
10,000 |
|
National Trust
for Historic Preservation Drayton Hall, South Carolina, Filoli California Montpelier House, Virginia, Conservancy of Flowers, California, Liberty Theater, Oregon |
7,500 |
|
The Nature Conservancy Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma, Santa Cruz Island, California, Mount Hamilton, California |
7,500 |
|
Audubon
Society, San Francisco, CA San Francisco Bay Restoration Program |
5,000 |
|
The Nature
Conservancy Habitat acquisition in Oregon |
5,000 |
|
Autism Society
of Oregon, Salem, OR Program support |
4,000 |
|
Apprenticeship
in Science & Engineering, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Sponsor two high school youths |
3,000 |
|
1,000 Friends
of Oregon McCall Society Membership |
2,500 |
|
Summer
Experience in Science & Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon Program Support |
500 |
| Total | 55,000 |
 |
Thousands of visitors and staff have ventured into Jawbone Flat, the old
mining community nestled within Opal Creek Wilderness area,
established by Senator Hatfield. For overnight workshops, visitors were
using the old pick-up to transport supplies. The Bridges Foundation donated $10,000, with a matching donation from Paul Allen Foundation, to allow purchase of a new hybrid van, which is wheelchair accessible and also protects personal belongings, food and other items from rain. |
|
The Nature
Conservancy, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (two year project) Matching grant from Wilson Match for $6,250 for Zumwalt Prairie, Oregon |
12,500 |
|
Tribute to
Wilbur E. Ternyik (three year project) Initial grant to begin bronze memorial sponsored with
Senator Mark O. Hatfield |
10,000 |
|
Oregon Autism
Society, Salem, OR Development funds for revised newsletter and web page |
10,000 |
|
Oregon Zoo
Foundation, Portland, OR Campaign for Condors |
10,000 |
|
Audubon
Society, San Francisco, CA San Francisco Bay Restoration Program |
7,000 |
|
National Trust
for Historic Preservation Minute Man Historical Park and Environs, Lexington, Mass. and Urban Houses of Worship |
5,000 |
|
Easter Seals,
Salem, OR Diamond Sponsor of annual dinner and auction |
4,500 |
|
Oregon
Disability Sports, Portland, OR Purchase of bi-unique ski for Timberline Adaptive Snowsports |
3,000 |
|
Pacific Outward
Bound, Portland, OR Scholarship support |
3,000 |
|
Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering
Programs, Saturday Academy, Beaverton, OR Sponsor one high school youth |
2,500 |
| Total | 67,500 |
|
North Coast Land Conservancy, Astoria, OR Cultural Heritage at Gateway to Discovery Park, Seaside, OR |
35,000 |
|
The Nature Conservancy, Tallgrass Prairie
Preserve, OK Matching grant from Wilson Match for $6,250 for Zumwalt Prairie, OR |
12,500 |
|
Autism
Society of Oregon, Salem, OR Assist with relocation into Portland |
10,000 |
|
Canine
Companions for Independence, Santa Rosa, CA CCI Northeast Facility; matching grant from Jean Schultz for $10,000 |
10,000 |
|
Santiam
Heritage Foundation, Stayton, OR Matching grant incentive for Brown House restoration |
10,000 |
|
Tribute to
Wilbur E. Ternyik (2004-2006) Bronze memorial sponsored with Senator Mark O. Hatfield |
10,000 |
|
The Oregon
Zoo Foundation, Portland, OR “Campaign for Condors”–zoo facility |
10,000 |
|
The
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, DC Cook County Hospital and Madison-Lenox Hotel |
7,000 |
|
Easter
Seals Oregon Children’s Guild, Salem, OR “Sponsor A Child’s Therapy” |
5,000 |
|
Boys &
Girls Club of Salem, Marion & Polk Counties, Salem, OR Teen Center operating expenses |
5,000 |
|
The Oregon
Garden, Silverton, OR Capital campaign drive |
5,000 |
|
Audubon,
New York, NY San Francisco Bay Restoration Program |
5,000 |
|
NW Medical
Teams, Portland, OR Tsunami relief in SE Asia |
5,000 |
|
Oregon Aquaculture Association, Stayton, OR Teaching workshops/marketing study |
5,000 |
|
Oregon Disability Sports, Portland, OR Acquisition of computer equiptment |
4,000 |
|
1,000
Friends of Oregon, Portland, OR McCall Society |
3,000 |
| Apprenticeship in Science
and Engineering, Saturday Academy, Portland, OR High school sponsorship support |
3,000 |
|
Outward
Bound West, Portland, OR Scholarship support |
3,000 |
|
Audubon-Oregon, Portland, OR Operating support |
3,000 |
|
Angel Flight West, Santa
Monica, CA Flight transportation for Medical Patients |
2,500 |
|
Oregon State University
Foundation, Corvallis, OR Forestry Legacy Scholarship |
2,500 |
|
University of
California-Davis, Davis, CA Friends of Institute of Transportation Studies |
2,500 |
|
University of Colorado
Foundation, Boulder, CO Colorado Athletics Scholarship Fund |
2,500 |
| Total | 160,500 |
|
"Kathy Bridges has served on the Autism Society of Oregon's (ASO) Board of
Directors since 1996. The Bridges Foundation has given grants to ASO
totaling $46,500 over a 9 year period. These grants from The Bridges
Foundation provided integral support to ASO during its fledgling years, and
later assisted with development of ASO's newsletter and web page. Its
continual support have helped ASO sustain and launch important projects for
the benefit of the autism community in Oregon." |
| Tribute to Wilbur
E. Ternyik (2004-2006) Bronze memorial sponsored with Mark O. Hatfield |
10,000 |
| University of Colorado,
Boulder, CO Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund for athletes |
9,000 |
| Oregon State Parks Trust,
Portland, OR Willamette River Water Trail Park & Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum Restoration |
8,000 |
| Autism Society of Oregon,
Portland, OR Support for newsletter publication |
7,500 |
| Stayton Public Library
Foundation, Stayton, OR Expansion of library |
7,500 |
| Cougar Foundation, Turner,
OR Books for elementary school and operational support for Cascade Choir |
6,000 |
| National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Washington, DC Operational support |
5,000 |
| Northwest Medical Teams,
Portland, OR Medical support for national and international needs |
5,000 |
| Wolftree, Sandy, OR Scientific educational programs for students and teachers |
5,000 |
| Oregon State University
Foundation Forestry Legacy Scholars & Fellows Program |
3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy,
Portland, OR Operational support |
3,000 |
| University of
California-Davis Friends of Institute of Transportation Studies |
3,000 |
| 1,000 Friends of Oregon,
Portland, OR McCall Society membership |
2,000 |
| Angel Flight West, Santa
Monica, CA Flight transportation for medical patients |
2,000 |
| Easter Seals, Children's
Guild, Salem, OR Sponsor A Child's Therapy Scholarship |
2,000 |
| John Paul II Catholic
School, Houston, TX Library assistance |
2,000 |
| Opal Creek Ancient Forest
Center, Portland, OR Operational support |
2,000 |
| Outward Bound-West,
Portland, OR Scholarship assistance |
2,000 |
| Pearl Buck Center, Eugene,
OR Families with Special Needs Program |
2,000 |
| Portland State University
Foundation Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering Program, Portland, OR Scholarships for high school students |
2,000 |
| Audubon-Colorado, Denver,
CO Operational support |
1,000 |
| Audubon Society of
Corvallis, Corvallis, OR Operational support |
1,000 |
| Audubon Society of
Portland, Portland, OR Operational support |
1,000 |
| Audubon-Texas, Houston, TX Operational support |
1,000 |
| Westview School, Houston,
TX Operational support for school providing options and opportunities for children with autism |
1,000 |
| Total | 93,000 |
| One of the largest
beneficiary of gifts from The Bridges Foundation is The Nature Conservancy.
In September 2006, we visited Zumwalt Prairie located in Wallowa County, OR. It is one of the biggest land preservation endeavors in the state. |
|
| Oregon Coastal Zone
Management Association, Newport, OR Regional development and implementation of Coastal Telecom Strategy for Oregon Coast |
20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy,
Portland, OR Capital Campaign for purchase of land at Zimwalt Prairie; Marketing efforts to educate about invasive species |
17,500 |
| Oregon State
Parks, Portland, OR Assist with interpretive displays at Champoeg State Heritage area |
10,000 |
| Oregon
Aquaculture Association, Stayton, OR Efforts to promote education about freshwater aquaculture, including advertising/marketing, web page development, workshops and distri- bution of marketing analysis. |
9,500 |
| Autism Society of Oregon,
Portland, OR Operational support |
7,500 |
| St. Judes
Hospital, Memphis, TN Operational support for pediatric research and treatment for cancer and other diseases. |
7,500 |
| 1,000 Friends of Oregon,
Portland, OR Membership in McCall Society; Operating support |
7,000 |
| Crystal Dawn Smith Rice
Foundation, Newberg, OR Operational support for continued development of the ParrettMountain Museum & Living History Farm |
7,000 |
| Cougar
Foundation, Turner, OR To assist with purchase of grand piano for new auditorium and choir activities |
5,000 |
|
Gladstone School
District, Gladstone, OR Support for interactive learning zones at Gladstone Center for Children & Families |
5,000 |
| NW Medical
Teams, Portland, OR Operational support for worldwide medical assistance |
5,000 |
| Oregon State
University Foundation, Corvallis, OR Operating support for "Summer Experience in Science & Engineering" summer camps for women and minority youth |
5,000 |
| Pearl Buck
Center, Eugene, OR Capital campaign for new building (provide preschool and family support for parents with cognitive disabilities and their children) |
5,000 |
| Santiam
Heritage Foundation, Stayton, OR Capital campaign for restoration of the Charles & Martha Brown House |
5,000 |
| Ski for Light,
Minneapolis, MN Operational support for blind skiers at national event at Mt. Bachelor, 2008 |
5,000 |
| Angel Flight West, Santa
Monica, CA Operational support for Oregon (provide emergency medical flights from rural areas) |
4,500 |
| Friends of
Saturday Academy, Portland, OR Scholarship support for Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering for high school youth |
4,500 |
| Oregon
Environmental Council, Portland, OR Operational support |
4,500 |
| Friends of
Institute of Transportation Studies-Davis University of California, Davis, CA Support for ongoing research and education in developing new transportation technology |
4,000 |
| Mainstream Housing, Eugene,
OR Support for Resident Service Program (provides housing options for people with developmental disabilities) |
4,000 |
| Outward Bound USA, Long
Island City, NY Scholarship support for youth wilderness survival skills education and training |
4,000 |
| Confluence Project,
Vancouver, WA Sandy River Delta and Corps of Discovery |
3,000 |
| Utah State
University, College of Natural Resources, Logan, UT Capital campaign for renovation of building |
3,000 |
| Bandon
Community Youth Center, Bandon, OR Operational Support |
2,500 |
| Bay Area
Strive, Daly, CA Operational Support (provides funds for Bay Area public schools while empowering youth to excel academically) |
2,500 |
| Bosco-Milligan
Foundation, Portland, OR Operating support for Architectural Heritage Center |
2,500 |
| Columbia River
Miracle League, Vancouver, WA Operational Support (provides baseball field designed for people with disabilities) |
2,500 |
| Friends of
Columbia Gorge, Portland, OR Capital Campaign for purchase of Cape Horn |
2,500 |
| Historical
Preservation League of Oregon, Portland, OR Operating support |
2,500 |
| Opal Creek
Ancient Forest Center, Portland, OR Operational support to encourage youth education, summer camps and adult workshop series |
2,500 |
| Armory Theatre,
Portland, OR Purchase of seat at Portland Center Stage in main theatre (disabled seating area) |
2,000 |
| Crow Middle/High School,
Crow, OR Repair of track |
2,000 |
| Mobility Unlimited,
Medford, OR Vehicular mobility equipment for working disabled adults |
2,000 |
| Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp,
Government Camp, OR Camperships for children with autism |
2,000 |
| Northwest Land Conservation
Trust, Silverton, OR Support for web page development and computer |
2,000 |
| ScienceWorks Hands-On
Museum, Ashland, OR Science program for children |
2,000 |
| Tualatin Hills
Park Foundation, Beaverton, OR Support for Family Assistance Programs |
2,000 |
| Westridge
Elementary School, Lake Oswego, OR Scholarship support for Destination ImagiNation Competition in Tennesse |
2,000 |
| Total | 185,000 |
| Oregon Disability Sports,
Portland, OR Newsletter publication and survey |
3,000 |
| Friends of Saturday
Academy, Portland, OR Scholarship support for "Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering" for high school youth |
2,000 |
| Oregon State University
Foundation, Corvallis, OR Scholarship support for "Summer Experience in Science & Engineering" summer camps for women and minority youth |
2,000 |
| Outward Bound Wilderness,
Garrison, NY Scholarship support for youth wilderness survival skills and education |
2,000 |
| Alexander Graham Bell
Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing -- Oregon Chapter, Portland, OR Summer scholarship at Camp Westwind |
500 |
| Cougar Foundation, Turner,
OR Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall, NY |
500 |
| Total | 10,000 |
| Alexander Graham Bell
Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing -- Oregon Chapter, Portland, OR Summer scholarship at Camp Westwind |
600 |
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, Government Camp, OR Operating support for Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp |
600 |
Saturday Academy, Portland, OR Scholarship support for "Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering" for high school youth |
700 |
YWCA, Portland, OR Scholarship support for Camp Westwind |
600 |
Total |
2,500 |
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