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Lillys Gift Foundation

Macdoel, California  ·  EIN 680445376  ·  Private foundation

Based in Macdoel, California, Lillys Gift Foundation has awarded $8.1M across 272 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to 10th District Junior Livestock Committee. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.3M
Total assets
272
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lillys Gift Foundation funds

Lillys Gift Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, rural communities, veterans, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationrural communitiesveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lillys Gift Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
10th District Junior Livestock Committee
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Yreka, CA$345K2024
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Tukelake, CA$345K2024
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Tulelake, CA$345K2023
10th District Jr Livestock Committe
The operation of an annual Junior Livestock Auction in Siskiyou County for the educational benefit of the youth involved in FFA, 4-H, Grange
Yreka, CA$345K2023
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Tulelake, CA$335K2022
10th District Jr Livestock Committe
The operation of an annual Junior Livestock Auction in Siskiyou County for the educational benefit of the youth involved in FFA, 4-H, Grange
Yreka, CA$335K2022
10th District Agricultural Associat
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Yreka, CA$300K2020
Families Forward Inc
To provide direct support to families in need suffering from the impact of the COVID crisis.
Irvine, CA$300K2020
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Tulelake, CA$300K2020
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Tulelake, CA$300K2018
10th District Agricultural Associat
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Yreka, CA$300K2018
Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Tulelake, CA$250K2017
10th District Agricultural Associat
FOR SUPPORT OF FAIRS. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Yreka, CA$250K2017
Water Missions International
To build safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas.
Charleston, SC$100K2022
Water Missions International
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Charleston, SC$100K2024

Lillys Gift Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M
2018$1.0M
2020$1.1M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.5M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Lillys Gift Foundation

From Lillys Gift Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Lillys Gift Foundation

Does Lillys Gift Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Lillys Gift Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lillys Gift Foundation fund?
Lillys Gift Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include 10th District Junior Livestock Committee, Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends, Tulelake-butte Valley Fair Friends. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lillys Gift Foundation give in grants?
Lillys Gift Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.1M over 272 grants.
Where is Lillys Gift Foundation located?
Lillys Gift Foundation is based in Macdoel, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680445376.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lillys Gift Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lillys Gift Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.