Beneficiaries

Beginning this year, KB4C will select three beneficiary organizations whose work strengthens the Gorge community in the areas of :
• cancer care and support
• women’s health
• mental health & wellness.

This approach allows the event to support several impactful regional programs each year while staying focused on the well-being of our community. Organizations aligned with these focus areas are invited to apply to become a KB4C beneficiary.

20th Anniversary of KB4C Call for Non-Profits Press Release - March 19, 2026 (PDF)

Beneficiary Application & Selection

Applications are now closed.

Three organizations will be selected through a structured review process led by the KB4C organizing committee.

Applicants must:

  • Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing

  • Serve communities within the Columbia Gorge region

  • Demonstrate measurable community impact

  • Have the capacity to activate and engage at the event. [This could be a tent hosted by organization ambassadors, with org & program information, giveaways, volunteers for the event, etc. Organizations can get creative and have fun with it.]

Applications will be evaluated on mission alignment, demonstrated impact, organizational readiness, community activation potential, and meaningful use of funds.

The application window opens March 16 and closes April 7. Selected beneficiaries will be announced publicly on April 13.