Who We Are
What started in 2002 as a collaboration between Founder and Trustee, Kathy Deggendorfer, and her mother, Gert Boyle, has grown into a dynamic foundation, dedicated to supporting programs that inspire creativity, connecting people with each other and their sense of place, and ensuring sustainability for the long-term economic success of Oregon’s rural communities.
“Innovation happens when
creative people are at the table.”

MISSION
Roundhouse Foundation supports creative solutions to the unique challenges associated with rural culture and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
VISION
Roundhouse Foundation’s vision is to create a positive impact through collaboration in communities by encouraging creative problem solving, innovative programming, to stimulate local economies.
VALUES
Know our Neighbors
Bridge Generations
Advance Arts and Culture
Foster Economic Resilience
Celebrate Rural Landscapes