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Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc

Preselected recipients only Oregon City, Oregon · EIN 454153612

Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc is a private foundation in Oregon City, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,141 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $598 and the largest $9,821. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $22,286 the year before.

64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,4529$47,152
2024$22,2869$50,698
2025$27,14114$51,924

How to apply

Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon14$27,141

Grants paid in 2025

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc give?

$27,141 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $598.

Who runs Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Raymond Elkins (Director), Nichole Elkins (Director) and Danny Elkins (Director).

What does Sam Elkins Memorial Fund Founded in Mem Ory of Samuel Isaac ELKINS1991-2010 Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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