How to apply
Potential recipients are to submit a written letter explaining need. Contact: Lilly's Gift Foundation, 805 Maryhill Circle, Yreka, Ca, 5419333000 Deadlines: No submission deadlines. Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie River TrustEugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $55K |
| Marcola Elementary PTOMarcola, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $50K |
| Liberation Pathways Healing PlaceYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $40K |
| Marcola Education FoundationYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20K |
| Newport Mesa ChurchIrvine, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20K |
| Oregon Horse RescueEugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20K |
| Seeding Justice the Chuush FundPortland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $20K |
| Board House SocietyBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15K |
| Companion Animal Medical Project (camp Clinic)Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15K |
| Oregon Worker Relief FundPortland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15K |
| Southwest Indian Foundation Water Is Life ProgramsYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $15K |
| All Seated in the BarnBakersfield, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Big Dog Ranch RescueYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Camp Cocker RescueYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Cascadia WildlandsEugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Central Oregon LandwatchBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Colby's CrewCharlottesville, VA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Embrace BendBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Family KitchenBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society LtdMount Airy, MD | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Grasp Animal RescueRochester, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| High Desert Food & Farm AllianceBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Hui O Na Wat ChaWailuku, HI | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Lane County Sherees Mounted PosseYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| March of DimesIrvine, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Northwest Dog ProjectEugene, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Oscars Place Adoption Center & SanctuaryPortland, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Pawtcake RefugePlainview, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Programa de Ayuda Inc (dba Latino Community Association)Bend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Roaring River Water CollectiveYreka, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| The Giving PlateBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Think WildBend, OR | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Tiny Mighty and StrongTulelake, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| United Animal Nations (dba Red Rover)Sacramento, CA | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $10K |
| Smile Train IncWashington, DC | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $5,000 |
By state: Oregon 17 · California 12 · New York 2 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · Hawaii 1
About this foundation
Lillys Gift Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yreka, California, administered in care of Lois G Ericson, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lillys Gift Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Lillys Gift Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $520K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Lillys Gift Foundation give?
Oregon (17 grants), California (12 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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