Lillys Gift Foundation
Invitation OnlyYreka, California · EIN 68-0445376 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$520K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Trust | Eugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $55,000 |
| Marcola Elementary PTO | Marcola, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Liberation Pathways Healing Place | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Marcola Education Foundation | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Newport Mesa Church | Irvine, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Oregon Horse Rescue | Eugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Seeding Justice the Chuush Fund | Portland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Board House Society | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Companion Animal Medical Project (Camp Clinic) | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Oregon Worker Relief Fund | Portland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation Water Is Life Programs | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| All Seated in the Barn | Bakersfield, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Cocker Rescue | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Eugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Colby's Crew | Charlottesville, VA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Embrace Bend | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Family Kitchen | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society Ltd | Mount Airy, MD | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Grasp Animal Rescue | Rochester, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| High Desert Food & Farm Alliance | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hui O Na Wat Cha | Wailuku, HI | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lane County Sherees Mounted Posse | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| March of Dimes | Irvine, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Northwest Dog Project | Eugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Oscars Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary | Portland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pawtcake Refuge | Plainview, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Programa de Ayuda Inc (Dba Latino Community Association) | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Roaring River Water Collective | Yreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Giving Plate | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Think Wild | Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Tiny Mighty and Strong | Tulelake, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| United Animal Nations (Dba Red Rover) | Sacramento, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Washington, DC | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $520,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $2,080,500 | 72 |
| 2023 | $1,540,000 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612389349100026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0445376
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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