Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Florence, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $700.
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary at a glance
In short: Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary gave $700 across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $233.333), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $700
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $233
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $19,732
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department ($400). Together the top 3 received $700.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $300 (2021) to $775 (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $700.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $400 |
| Reedsport Main Street Program Reedsport, OR | Contribution for Community support and display of the Rock & Gem Club. | $200 |
| Canine Rescue Reedsport, OR | Contribution will be used in the protection of the club and children | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,732 | $8,038 | $5,581 | $700 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $17,275 | $10,065 | $6,201 | $700 | 2 | $700 |
| 2023 | $13,411 | $10,041 | $10,304 | $775 | 4 | $775 |
| 2022 | $13,674 | $9,523 | $6,235 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2021 | $10,386 | $9,025 | $4,678 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2020 | $6,039 | $893 | $3,979 | $600 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary is led by Bill Daffron, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill Daffron
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shirley Strickler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Norris
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cam Grow
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Troy Siefer (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Bambi Darling (2020) — Secretary
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 Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary
How much does Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary give each year?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary gave $700 across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700 across 2 grants.
What is Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's typical grant size?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $233, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary give grants?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reedsport, OR (3 grants).
Does Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary?
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
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 $20K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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