Grants Pass Active Club Inc
Grants Pass Active Club Inc is a Grants Pass, Oregon, public charity that supports children and youth programs in Josephine County. It raises funds through Boatnik, an annual Memorial Day weekend festival, and distributes donations to local schools, teams, and youth-serving organizations.
Grants Pass Active Club Inc at a glance
In short: Grants Pass Active Club Inc gave $251K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,417
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,142
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,253
- Total assets
- $515,142
- +25.2% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Grants Pass Active Club Inc
- How to Apply
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The club provides a donation request form. It asks applicants to identify the individual or organization, the amount requested and date needed, describe how the funds will be used, and list other funding being sought and the total amount required. Applicants may attach additional relevant information.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 961, Grants Pass, OR 97528
Phone: (541) 474-2361
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grants Pass Active Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Three Rivers School District ($54K). Together the top 9 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission focuses on children in Josephine County. Its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Oregon; the listed grants are to organizations in Grants Pass.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grants Pass Active Club Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $274K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $81,226 |
| Three Rivers School District Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $53,994 |
| Grants Pass School District Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $46,024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $20,675 |
| Josephine County Food Bank Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $20,205 |
| Rogue WinterfestKairos Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $6,300 |
| Joes Place Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $5,795 |
| St Anne Catholic School Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activites | $5,790 |
| Rogue Christian Academy Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activities | $5,716 |
| New Hope Christian School Grants Pass, OR | Youth Activites | $5,692 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,142 | $397,518 | $353,771 | $251,417 | 10 | $9 |
| 2024 | $411,382 | $267,156 | $317,918 | $273,731 | 9 | $9 |
| 2023 | $462,019 | $228,195 | $293,133 | $246,429 | 7 | $9 |
| 2022 | $509,728 | $289,908 | $227,422 | $167,080 | 5 | $22 |
| 2021 | $500,787 | $294,912 | $109,479 | $77,732 | 3 | $26 |
| 2020 | $277,119 | $55,046 | $72,693 | $48,815 | 2 | $9 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to make grants to exempt organizations dedicated to the welfare of children in Josephine County. Its website describes support for local youth programs, including school sports and academic activities, scholarships, scouting, playground equipment, and other youth-related needs.
Among its 2025 grantees, Josephine County Food Bank describes its own mission as working to eliminate hunger and address its root causes. Rogue Christian Academy describes its mission as providing a foundational education to equip children to pursue their calling. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Active Club’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Active Club gave $251,417 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,692 to $81,226, with a median of $13,252. Its largest reported grants included $81,226 to Various Organizations, $53,994 to Three Rivers School District, $46,024 to Grants Pass School District, $20,675 to Boys & Girls Club, and $20,205 to Josephine County Food Bank. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as youth activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Wallace as president, Chuck Price as vice president, Rob Pratt as treasurer, Jason Lewis as secretary, and Grant Lightfoot as activator.
Grants Pass Active Club Inc is led by Gary Wallace, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Wallace
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Pratt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Price
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Lightfoot
Activator
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jason Wilkins (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Tom Scheckells (2024) — Activator
- Former: Kent DeRocher (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Myles Clark (2023) — Activator
- Former: Jake Leair (2022) — Activator
- Former: Tim Low (2022) — President
- Former: Randy Fisher (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Richard Reedy (2020–2021) — Activator
- Former: Travis Palmerton (2020–2021) — President
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 Grants Pass Active Club Inc
How much does Grants Pass Active Club Inc give each year?
Grants Pass Active Club Inc gave $251K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $274K across 9 grants.
What is Grants Pass Active Club Inc's typical grant size?
Grants Pass Active Club Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,253, and its average grant was $25,142, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grants Pass Active Club Inc give grants?
Grants Pass Active Club 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 Grants Pass, OR (10 grants).
Does Grants Pass Active Club Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Grants Pass Active Club Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Activities" (8 grants).
Who are Grants Pass Active Club Inc's largest grantees?
Grants Pass Active Club Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Three Rivers School District ($53,994), Grants Pass School District ($46,024) and Boys & Girls Club ($20,675), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grants Pass Active Club Inc?
Grants Pass Active Club Inc reported $515K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $398K.
What does Grants Pass Active Club Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to make grants to exempt organizations dedicated to the welfare of children in Josephine County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grants Pass Active Club Inc?
The club provides a donation request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grants Pass Active Club Inc's EIN?
Grants Pass Active Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0883280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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