The Standard Charitable Foundation Announces Grants Addressing Food Insecurity, Childhood Grief and Financial Literacy

PORTLAND, Ore. — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) The Standard Charitable Foundation, one of Standard Insurance Company’s giving programs, awarded grants totaling $100,000 to three nonprofit organizations in the first half of 2026:

Dougy Center received $50,000 for the final payment of a $100,000 grant payable 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.

Junior Achievement of Dallas received $25,000 to support the Junior Achievement Discovery Center at Greenwood Hills. Junior Achievement of Dallas prepares young people for future careers and financial success through experiential learning programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The Discovery Center will house two of Junior Achievement’s signature experiential simulations — BizTown and Finance Park. 

Sunshine Division received $25,000 to support the necessary improvements and renovations for their newly purchased facility in Northwest Portland. Sunshine Division provides immediate food relief to Portland metro families and individuals during a time of need. The new facility brings Sunshine Division’s services into a more accessible location for clients as well as increased capacity for volunteers and storing food for distribution.

“Setting a stable foundation is key for a successful life — ensuring that kids have access to nutritious food and quality financial literacy education helps strengthen that foundation,” 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 improve 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 emphasizes 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.