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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 68-0445376

Lillys Gift Foundation

A private foundation in Yreka, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 35 grants and $520,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Lilly's Gift Foundation
805 Maryhill Circle
Yreka, CA 96097
(541) 933-3000
Form and materials
Potential recipients are to submit a written letter explaining need.
Deadlines
No submission deadlines.
Restrictions
No restrictions or limitations on awards.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $520,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $12,276,254

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,080,500

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $29,961,012

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,540,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $26,474,352

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,330,000

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $22,184,230

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $25,409,440

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,100,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $21,290,029

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $18,834,595

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,016,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $14,881,736

Grants paid in 2025

35 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. McKenzie River TrustEugene, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $55,000
  2. Marcola Elementary PTOMarcola, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $50,000
  3. Liberation Pathways Healing PlaceYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $40,000
  4. Marcola Education FoundationYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  5. Newport Mesa ChurchIrvine, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  6. Oregon Horse RescueEugene, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  7. Seeding Justice the Chuush FundPortland, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  8. Board House SocietyBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  9. Companion Animal Medical Project (camp Clinic)Bend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  10. Oregon Worker Relief FundPortland, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  11. Southwest Indian Foundation Water Is Life ProgramsYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  12. All Seated in the BarnBakersfield, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  13. Big Dog Ranch RescueLxhtchee GRVS, FL

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  14. Camp Cocker RescueYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  15. Cascadia WildlandsEugene, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  16. Central Oregon LandwatchBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  17. Colby's CrewCharlottesville, VA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  18. Embrace BendBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  19. Family KitchenBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  20. Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society LTDMount Airy, MD

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  21. Grasp Animal RescueRochester, NY

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  22. High Desert Food & Farm AllianceBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  23. Hui O NA Wat ChaWailuku, HI

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  24. Lane County Sherees Mounted PosseYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  25. March of DimesArlington, VA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  26. Northwest Dog ProjectEugene, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  27. Oscars Place Adoption Center & SanctuaryPortland, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  28. Pawtcake RefugeOld Bethpage, NY

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  29. Programa de Ayuda Inc (DBA Latino Community Association)Bend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  30. Roaring River Water CollectiveYreka, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  31. The Giving PlateBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  32. Think WildBend, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  33. Tiny Mighty and StrongTulelake, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  34. United Animal Nations (DBA Red Rover)Sacramento, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  35. Smile Train IncNew York, NY

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment2 grants $65,00025% of the total
  2. Animals5 grants $50,00019% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $50,00019% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture3 grants $30,00012% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $30,00012% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $20,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon17 grants $290,000
  2. California12 grants $175,000
  3. New York2 grants $20,000
  4. Hawaii1 grant $10,000
  5. Maryland1 grant $10,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Marilyn EricsonCEO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Risa Ericson KnightsCFO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brayden EricsonSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lois EricsonCEO (END 09/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Constance SherwoodCFO (END 09/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steven L EricsonVP (END 09/25) Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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