LILLYS GIFT FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$10.0M
363 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
48%
supporter · 66/138 multi-year
repeat
$25.4M
Assets · 2021
138
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
LILLY'S GIFT FOUNDATION
Phone
5305987446
Deadlines
NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
How to Apply
POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS ARE TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN LETTER EXPLAINING NEED.
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $920K | $12.9M | $2.2M | 48 |
| 2017 | $1.0M | $15.6M | $2.2M | 48 |
| 2018 | $1.0M | $14.9M | $3.2M | 46 |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $21.3M | $2.5M | 5 |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $25.4M | $3.4M | 43 |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $22.2M | $2.9M | 44 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $26.5M | $3.0M | 57 |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $30.0M | $4.2M | 72 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 363 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$28K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$345K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LOIS ERICSON | CEO | — |
| MARILYN ERICSON | SECRETARY | — |
| STEVEN L ERICSON | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| CONSTANCE SHERWOOD | CFO | — |
| CONSTANCE SHEPHERD | Secretary | — |
| PEGGY KING | CFO | — |
| CONSTANCE D SHEPARD | Vice President | — |
Grants Awarded (363 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10TH DISTRICT JUNIOR LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE | YREKA, CA | $345,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $345,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2023 |
| 10TH DISTRICT JR LIVESTOCK COMMITTE | Yreka, CA | $345,000 | The operation of an annual Junior Livestock Auction in Siskiyou County for the educational benefit of the youth... | 2023 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TUKELAKE, CA | $345,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| 10TH DISTRICT JR LIVESTOCK COMMITTE | Yreka, CA | $335,000 | The operation of an annual Junior Livestock Auction in Siskiyou County for the educational benefit of the youth... | 2022 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $335,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2022 |
| 10TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIAT | YREKA, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2020 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2018 |
| 10TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIAT | YREKA, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2018 |
| 10TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIAT | YREKA, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2021 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2021 |
| FAMILIES FORWARD INC | IRVINE, CA | $300,000 | To provide direct support to families in need suffering from the impact of the COVID crisis. | 2020 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $300,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2020 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $250,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2017 |
| 10TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIAT | YREKA, CA | $250,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2016 |
| TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS | TULELAKE, CA | $250,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2016 |
| 10TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIAT | YREKA, CA | $250,000 | FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. | 2017 |
| WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL | Charleston, SC | $100,000 | To build safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas. | 2022 |
| REDEMPTION CHURCH | COSTA MESA, CA | $100,000 | To provide direct support to families in need suffering from the impact of the COVID crisis. | 2020 |
| ORE-CAL RCD | YREKA, CA | $100,000 | DORRIS FLAG PROJECT | 2020 |
| WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL | Charleston, SC | $100,000 | To build safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas. | 2023 |
| WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| PURR-ANGELS | YREKA, CA | $95,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| SISKIYOU WORKS BUTTE VALLEY CTE PROGRAM VIM SHANKS | YREKA, CA | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| TIMOTHYS HOUSE ORPHANAGE REV REX DAWSON | YREKA, CA | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |