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Spread the Cheer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Albany, Oregon · EIN 873529587

Spread the Cheer Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, Oregon. In tax year 2023 it gave $725 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $2,410 the year before.

67% of its 2023 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
2021$1,2000$0
2022$2,4103$24,245
2023$7253$17,932

How to apply

Spread the Cheer Foundation 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 Spread the Cheer Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon3$725

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Salem Star Quilts of Valor
Salem, OR
Contribution to the Quilts of Valor to help pay for supplies so that they can continue to make quilts for our Veterans$400
Silver City Squares
Silverton, OR
Contribution to the youth square dancers to help offset cost of attending the annual Northwest Teen Square Dance Competition$200
Christmas Storybook Land
Albany, OR
To support Christmas Storybook Land bringing joy to families in the Willamette Valley$125

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Spread the Cheer Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Spread the Cheer Foundation give?

$725 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $200.

Who runs Spread the Cheer Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Timothy Hagey (President) and Cheryl Hagey (Secretary).

What does Spread the Cheer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly veterans, arts and culture and youth programs.

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