Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORENCE, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $700.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17K
+28.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$700
-9.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$350
+80.6% YoY
About Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary
Based on IRS filings
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORENCE, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $700.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,275 | $13,411 | — |
| Revenue | $10,065 | $10,041 | — |
| Expenses | $6,201 | $10,304 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $700 | $775 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lower Umpqua Library ($350), Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department ($350).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Umpqua Library Reedsport, OR | For education books on minerials and other rocks | $350 |
| Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department Reedsport, OR | Contribution for assistance on setting up cases for the minerials and other rock displays to help with the educational show. | $350 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Daffron | President | — | — |
| Melinda Norris | Secretary | — | — |
| Cam Grow | Vice President | — | — |
| Shirley Strickler | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORENCE, OR. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary?
As of 2024, Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary holds $17K in total assets with $10K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $700 in 2024.
Where does Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary operate?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary award?
In 2024, Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary awarded 2 grants totaling $700 — an average of about $350 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's EIN?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5385777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
The Oregon Community Foundation
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
2,149
Total Given
$171.4M
The Ford Family Foundation
ROSEBURG, OR
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,992
Total Given
$37.4M
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
WILSONVILLE, OR
Assets
$374.9M
Grants
663
Total Given
$20.5M
The Roundhouse Foundation
SISTERS, OR
Assets
$344.5M
Grants
621
Total Given
$15.6M
OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$637.5M
Grants
531
Total Given
$23.3M
Meyer Memorial Trust
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$885.2M
Grants
450
Total Given
$44.6M
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$16.3M
Grants
346
Total Given
$2.6M
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Assets
—
Grants
317
Total Given
$3.2M
The Autzen Foundation
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$24.9M
Grants
305
Total Given
$1.8M
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$104.8M
Grants
245
Total Given
$8.2M
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation
PORTLAND, OR
Assets
$178.5M
Grants
237
Total Given
$11.9M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary to a real strategy.