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Grantmaking public charity · EIN 82-2667035

Sam Day Foundation

Portland, OR

Sam Day Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $814K in grants paid across 8 grants, with $1.45M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Texas Children's Hospital, University of South Carolina and Oregon Health and Science University.

How to request funding

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Sam Day Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Grant applicants submit a letter of intent and full application through proposal central for review. applications are evaluated by a committee and the research advisory board, with final approval by the board of directors. funded recipients must provide annual written progress reports and participate in periodic discussions; additional materials may be requested to verify use of funds and project progress.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

The sam day foundation advances research for childhood and young adult cancers and facilitates wellness-centered support and experiences so kids with cancer can survive and live well.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXResearch$150,000
University of South CarolinaColumbia, SCResearch$150,000
Oregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, ORResearch$150,000
University of PittsburgPittsburgh, PAResearch$150,000
St BaldricksMonrovia, CAResearch$100,000
Seattle Childrens HospitalSeattle, WAResearch$100,000
Alan B Slifka FoundationNew York, NYResearch$8,500

The 7 largest of 8 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Sam Day Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Sam Day Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Sam Day Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $813,500 in grants paid (8 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Sam Day Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Texas Children's Hospital (TX), $150K, University of South Carolina (SC), $150K, Oregon Health and Science University (OR), $150K, University of Pittsburg (PA), $150K and St Baldricks (CA), $100K.