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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 93-1192741

Arthur R Dubs Foundation

A private foundation in Medford, OR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 83 grants and $1.4 million 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Carrie Hanson
PO Box 4765
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 778-3525
ardubsfoundation @gmail.com
Form and materials
Online applications for the responsive grants program will open on january 1st and close at midnight on april 1st of each year. Final grant decisions will be announced in june. For complete grant guidelines and access to the online application please visit our website at: ardubsfoundation.org
Deadlines
April 1st at midnight annually
Restrictions
At this time, our grant guidelines are very fluid so we encourage applicants to review the grant guidelines tab of our website prior to submission.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,430,714

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $20,041,853

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,410,487

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $20,436,465

  • Tax year 2023

    $963,589

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $20,987,545

  • Tax year 2022

    $854,108

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $21,247,632

  • Tax year 2021

    $779,018

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $21,375,306

  • Tax year 2020

    $990,525

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $21,069,023

Grants paid in 2025

83 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jackson County 4H & FFA Junior Livestock Auction CommitteeEagle Point, OR

    Support the purchase of lambs, pigs and steers from 4h and FFA exhibitors at the jackson county fair

    $161,168
  2. Rusted Gate FarmCentral Point, OR

    Support your greatest need as it relates to unfunded elements of "year 1 start up expenses" in support of the relief beef and food systems project

    $80,000
  3. County of Jackson Phoenix School District #4Phoenix, OR

    Provide 50; $1,000 arthur r. Dubs scholarships - open to all graduating PHS seniors; may be used at any college, university, technical/vocational program or apprenticeship program. This scholarship award is not contingent upon full time enrollment.

    $50,000
  4. Rescue RanchYreka, CA

    Support veterinary and animal care

    $50,000
  5. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel CMedford, OR

    Support the salvation army holiday assistance programs

    $50,000
  6. Conservation ForceMetairie, LA

    Support your greatest need

    $40,000
  7. Kids Unlimited of OregonMedford, OR

    Support the ku holiday assistance program

    $40,000
  8. Society of St Vincent de Paul Rogue Valley District CouncilMedford, OR

    Provide emergency rental assistance for families with children

    $40,000
  9. Wild Rogue Youth FoundationGold Beach, OR

    Support identified projects in the central curry school district which are designed to enhance student success

    $40,000
  10. Walking Tall Southern OregonCentral Point, OR

    Establish separate workspaces for welding and fabrication; upgrade welding & fabricating equipment; and acquire storage space for metal supplies

    $32,000
  11. Crater FoundationCentral Point, OR

    Provide twenty $1,500 continuing education scholarships to crater grads. This scholarship award is not contingent upon full time enrollment.

    $30,000
  12. D-9 FoundationEagle Point, OR

    Provide thirty, $1,000 arthur r. Dubs scholarships - open to all graduating seniors; may be used at any college, university, technical/vocational program or apprenticeship program. This scholarship award is not contingent upon full time enrollment.

    $30,000
  13. Toys for Tots Siskiyou CountyYreka, CA

    Support the purchase and distribution of toys for children in siskiyou county during christmas

    $30,000
  14. YMCA- Rogue Valley FamilyMedford, OR

    To finish the renovation of the dining hall at the elk trail outdoor school & community center

    $30,000
  15. Youth 71FIVE MinistriesMedford, OR

    Support the breaking the cycle program at arthur r. Dubs station 71five

    $30,000
  16. Craterian Performances CompanyMedford, OR

    Support the carpenter lead position for the scene shop of tmto

    $25,000
  17. Friends of the Fair FoundationJacksonville, OR

    Support the purchase and installation of big ass fan's in the barker and krouse barns on the jackson county expo campus

    $25,000
  18. La ClinicaMedford, OR

    Support the winterspring program

    $25,000
  19. Smart Rogue ValleyMedford, OR

    $15,000 to support the smart reading program at underfunded jackson county schools & $10,000 to support the smart reading program at underfunded josephine county schools.

    $25,000
  20. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Grants Pass CorpsGrants Pass, OR

    Support the holiday assistance & emergency food programs (please note: youth camps are not part of the approved use of grant funding)

    $25,000
  21. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel CMedford, OR

    To provide a direct benefit to kerr county flooding victims and survivors by way of food, clothing, shelter, pastoral care, burial funds and other direct support needs. Funds are to be used within 90 days of receipt.

    $25,000
  22. United Rotary Clubs of Southern OregonMedford, OR

    Support the dolly parton imagination library in jackson county

    $25,000
  23. 1st Phoenix Community CenterPhoenix, OR

    Support the purchase of food, hygiene supplies, closet program supplies and monthly dinner ingredients

    $20,000
  24. Josephine County FoundationAkrotiri, OR

    Support student enrichment projects

    $20,000
  25. Klamath Lake Counties Food BankKlamath Falls, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of food to those in need. $10,000 allocated for klamath county & $10,000 allocated for lake county.

    $20,000
  26. River's Edge Academy Charter SchoolRogue River, OR

    Support the hard costs associated with the outdoor explore project such as site work, astroturf, playground equipment, bike rack, and outdoor experiences equipment

    $20,000
  27. Spartan Boxing ClubMedford, OR

    General operating support

    $20,000
  28. Team OverlandTalent, OR

    To provide guided outdoor adventures for military veterans, their families, and military supporters

    $20,000
  29. Wallowa ResourcesEnterprise, OR

    Support the wren wilderness experience : inspiring rural youth through outdoor adventure

    $20,000
  30. White Heart FoundationHeber City, UT

    Support the guardian project

    $20,000
  31. Wilderness Trails IncMedford, OR

    Provide camper sponsorships

    $20,000
  32. Hearts with A MissionMedford, OR

    Support the therapeutic adventure & recreation program

    $17,500
  33. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue ValleyGrants Pass, OR

    Support the 2025 summer youth development program for students in grades k-12

    $15,000
  34. Hope Equestrian CenterEagle Point, OR

    Support the adopt-a-rider program

    $15,000
  35. Medical Teams InternationalPortland, OR

    Support mobile health clinics in curry county, oregon

    $15,000
  36. Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy CenterKlamath Falls, OR

    Support the equine-assisted mental health programs

    $15,000
  37. Toys for Tots Jackson CountyMedford, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of toys for children 12yrs and older in jackson county during christmas

    $15,000
  38. Oregon Hunters Association (oha)-Rogue Valley ChapterMedford, OR

    Support for the denman youth pheasant hunt and youth turkey clinic

    $12,000
  39. Friends of Josephine County Search and RescueGrants Pass, OR

    To purchase 6 garmin alpha 300i TT dog tracking collars with handheld units and satellite subscriptions for the search & rescue k-9 team

    $11,515
  40. Agri-Camp USAKlamath Falls, OR

    Support the outdoor ops 3.0 program

    $10,000
  41. Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center IncGrants Pass, OR

    Support the student scholarship program

    $10,000
  42. Great Northern ServicesWeed, CA

    Support the countywide emergency and supplemental food programs

    $10,000
  43. Great Northern ServicesWeed, CA

    Support the purchase and distribution of food to those in need.

    $10,000
  44. Joes Place MinistriesGrants Pass, OR

    Support the summer adventure program

    $10,000
  45. Made to ThriveHermiston, OR

    Support the outdoor recreation project as described in the application budget

    $10,000
  46. Magdalene HomeMedford, OR

    Assist with paying the wages of the housemothers at magdalene home

    $10,000
  47. Pregnancy Care Center of Grants PassGrants Pass, OR

    Provide free essential pregnancy services such as pregnancy test and ultrasounds

    $10,000
  48. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (rmef)Missoula, MT

    Support the 2025 rogue chapter banquet and your continued work in habitat conservation and the promotion of hunting heritage, particularly surrounding youth.

    $10,000
  49. Training Employment & Community Help Inc (teach)Alturas, CA

    Support your greatest need

    $10,000
  50. Training Employment & Community Help Inc (teach)Alturas, CA

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from pigs purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $8,531
  51. Cast for Kids FoundationSalem, OR

    Support the cast for kids event at emigrant lake

    $8,000
  52. Jackson County School District #6Central Point, OR

    To support the veterinary science & livestock evaluation team's attendance at the national FFA convention october 26th -november 2nd, 2025 in indianapolis, indiana.

    $8,000
  53. YMCA- Grants Pass FamilyGrants Pass, OR

    Support the YMCA teen trails trekker program

    $8,000
  54. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel CMedford, OR

    Provide summer fans and portable heaters to those in need

    $7,500
  55. Rogue River Rats DBA Rogue River InstituteMerlin, OR

    Support the operational expenses associated with the river rats rogue ramble

    $6,000
  56. True North NavigatorsMedford, OR

    Support the purchase of a raft trailer for use in the youth program

    $5,600
  57. 1st Phoenix Community CenterPhoenix, OR

    Support the purchase & distribution of food for those in need

    $5,000
  58. Butte Falls Community School PartnershipButte Falls, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of food for those in need

    $5,000
  59. Chiloquin Visions in ProgressChiloquin, OR

    Support the outdoor adventure week of the chiloquin teen adventure camp

    $5,000
  60. Illinois Valley Family CoalitionCave Junction, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of food for those in need

    $5,000
  61. St Martin Episcopal Church Food PantryShady Cove, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of food for those in need

    $5,000
  62. Teresa McCormick CenterMedford, OR

    Support the purchase and distribution of food for those in need

    $5,000
  63. YMCA- Walla Walla Learning CenterWalla Walla, WA

    Support the summer enrichment program and fields trips in athena, oregon

    $5,000
  64. Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & Development (jackson County LTRG)Talent, OR

    To purchase portable power banks in support of the jackson county LTRG disaster intake registry deployment project

    $3,000
  65. Jackson County 4H Association (aka Oregon 4H Foundation)Central Point, OR

    To support the 4h livestock judging teams attendance at the national competition november 14- 19, 2025 in louisville, kentucky

    $3,000
  66. Nonprofit Association of Oregon (nao)Portland, OR

    Provide sponsorship support of the 2025 oregon nonprofit leaders conference to be held april 14th & 15th at the ashland hills hotel & suites.

    $3,000
  67. Training Employment & Community Help Inc (teach)Alturas, CA

    Support the purchase of 150 turkeys for distribution to families in need

    $2,765
  68. 1st Phoenix Community CenterPhoenix, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees for 2 steer's purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $2,730
  69. Medford Gospel MissionMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees for 2 steer's purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $2,730
  70. Society of St Vincent de Paul Rogue Valley District CouncilMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees for 2 steer's purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $2,730
  71. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel CMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from 2 steer's purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $2,730
  72. Joes Place MinistriesGrants Pass, OR

    Support the purchase of a livestock scale for use by the joes ministry livestock program

    $2,200
  73. Butte Falls Community School PartnershipButte Falls, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  74. Hearts with A MissionMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  75. Joes Place MinistriesGrants Pass, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  76. Magdalene HomeMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  77. Reclaiming LivesMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  78. Rescue RanchYreka, CA

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  79. Spartan Boxing ClubMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  80. Teresa McCormick CenterMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  81. Walking Tall Southern OregonCentral Point, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  82. Wilderness Trails IncMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365
  83. Youth 71FIVE MinistriesMedford, OR

    Donated the meat and cut/kill/wrap fees from a steer purchased at the JC 4h/ffa junior livestock auction

    $1,365

Where the money goes

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

  1. Youth development11 grants $184,93026% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture4 grants $107,73015% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $91,36513% of the total
  4. Human services7 grants $56,5958% of the total
  5. Education2 grants $50,0007% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $45,0006% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $163,21023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon71 grants $1,233,053
  2. California8 grants $122,661
  3. Louisiana1 grant $40,000
  4. Utah1 grant $20,000
  5. Montana1 grant $10,000
  6. Washington1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Michele A PillonPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Reggie JonesSECRETARY / DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • David P HyattTREASURER / DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Charles McNairDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0

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