Gaston Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderGaston, Oregon · EIN 41-1749206 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICK ALVARADO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 311, GASTON OR 97119 |
| Phone | 5035478698 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL LETTER AND AN APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | END OF APRIL |
| Restrictions | HAVE TO SHOW THE FOUNDATION A REGISTER OF A COLLEGE AND GRADUATING FROM GASTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Food Pantry | Gaston, OR | Feeding the hungry | $6,000 |
| Gaston Boosters | Gaston, OR | Student support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($11,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,750 | 8 |
| 2024 | $3,250 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349101245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1749206
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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