THE SAM DAY FOUNDATION ADVANCES RESEARCH FOR CHILDHOOD AND YOUNG ADULT CANCERS AND FACILITATES WELLNESS-CENTERED SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCES SO KIDS WITH CANCER CAN SURVIVE AND LIVE WELL.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+46.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$809K
+72.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$116K
-1.7% YoY
About Sam Day Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sam Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $809K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,445,033 | $988,450 | $519,567 |
| Revenue | $1,461,840 | $750,595 | $573,378 |
| Expenses | $1,201,877 | $701,909 | $660,354 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,778 | $19,729 | $4,807 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sam Day Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Texas Children's Hospital ($150,000), University of South Carolina ($150,000), Oregon Health and Science University ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALAN B SLIFKA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH | $8,500 |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TX | RESEARCH | $150,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, SC | RESEARCH | $150,000 |
| OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR | RESEARCH | $150,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG PITTSBURGH, PA | RESEARCH | $150,000 |
| ST BALDRICKS MONROVIA, CA | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WA | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT DAY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LORNA DAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $79,722 |
| SARAH FRIEND | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DAVID SMITH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ERIC HASKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DREW PINSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STACY APROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EMILY HAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Day Foundation?
Sam Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Sam Day Foundation?
As of 2025, Sam Day Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $809K in 2025.
Where does Sam Day Foundation operate?
Sam Day Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Sam Day Foundation award?
In 2025, Sam Day Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $809K — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sam Day Foundation's EIN?
Sam Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2667035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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