Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac Elkins1991-2010 Inc
Invitation OnlyOregon City, Oregon · EIN 45-4153612 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$500
Total assets$52K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas High School | Clackamas, OR | Donation to cover various sports fees for student athletes | $9,821 |
| Adrienne C Nelson High School | Happy Valley, OR | Donation to cover various sports fees for student athletes | $8,538 |
| Milwaukie Youth Basketball Association | Milwaukie, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $2,392 |
| Clackamas Junior Baseball | Clackamas, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $1,500 |
| Twelve Step Recovery League | Portland, OR | Donation to cover rehabilitation costs for donee | $1,000 |
| Portland South Fca | Portland, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $1,000 |
| Happy Valley Prep Basketball | Happy Valley, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $695 |
| Soar Athletics | Milwaukie, OR | Contribution to cover registration fees for softball players | $500 |
| Tualatin Fastpitch Softball Association | Tualatin, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $500 |
| Milwaukie High School | Milwaukie, OR | Donation to cover various sports fees for student athletes | $330 |
| Gladstone High School | Gladstone, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $250 |
| Oregon City High School | Oregon City, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $250 |
| Grand View Baptist Church | Beavercreek, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $200 |
| Milwaukie Wrestling Club | Milwaukie, OR | Donation to cover registration fees for athletes | $165 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,141 | 14 |
| 2024 | $22,286 | 9 |
| 2023 | $16,452 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349101242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4153612
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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