Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc is a public charity based in Coos Bay, Oregon. Formed in 1986, it raises funds to donate to other nonprofit organizations in need of additional funding.
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc at a glance
In short: Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc gave $95K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,950
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,374
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $120,642
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1624, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 756-6932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Oregon. Listed recipients were in Coos Bay and other Oregon communities, including Charleston, North Bend, Coquille, and Myrtle Point.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Coos Bay, OR | — | $8,000 |
| Pete Susick Stadium Project Coos Bay, OR | — | $5,000 |
| Coos County Step Charleston, OR | — | $5,000 |
| MHS Scholarship Fund Coos Bay, OR | — | $5,000 |
| NBHS Scholarship Fund North Bend, OR | — | $5,000 |
| Swocc Foundation Coos Bay, OR | — | $5,000 |
| Swocc Coos Bay, OR | — | $3,950 |
| Gold Coast Swim Taem Coos Bay, OR | — | $3,500 |
| Coquille Red Devils (HS) Coqille, OR | — | $3,500 |
| Coquille Youth Baseball Coquille, OR | — | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,642 | $110,936 | $94,950 | $94,950 | 40 |
| 2024 | $106,156 | $68,128 | $72,150 | $71,700 | 29 |
| 2023 | $108,678 | $91,610 | $37,800 | $36,600 | 21 |
| 2022 | $54,867 | $67,670 | $37,297 | $34,980 | 12 |
| 2021 | $80,937 | — | $3,320 | — | — |
| 2020 | $84,006 | — | $19,139 | $5,500 | 3 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to be donated to other nonprofit organizations in need to additional funding.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations and projects including youth programs, scholarships, schools, sports teams, and a stadium project.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the association reported 40 grants totaling $94,950. Awards ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $8,000 to Boys and Girls Club in Coos Bay; $5,000 each to Pete Susick Stadium Project, Coos County STEP, MHS Scholarship Fund, NBHS Scholarship Fund, and SWOCC Foundation; and $3,950 to SWOCC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Butch Shields as president, Larry Garboden as treasurer, Jeff Bunnell as vice president, and Dale Fults as banquet chairman.
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc is led by Butch Shields, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Butch Shields
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Fults
Banquet Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bunnell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Garboden
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steve Auer (2020–2024) — E Board
- Former: Anton Dub (2020–2023) — E Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc
How much does Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc give each year?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc gave $95K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $72K across 29 grants.
What is Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's typical grant size?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,374, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc give grants?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coos Bay, OR (24 grants), North Bend, OR (5 grants), Myrtle Point, OR (4 grants) and Charleston, OR (2 grants).
Who are Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's largest grantees?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($8,000), Pete Susick Stadium Project ($5,000) and Coos County Step ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $111K.
What does Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to be donated to other nonprofit organizations in need to additional funding.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations and projects including youth programs, scholarships, schools, sports teams, and a stadium project. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's EIN?
Bay Area Sportsmans Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3067266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
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