Sam Day Foundation
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.
Sam Day Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam Day Foundation gave $809K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $808,500
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,500
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $1,445,033
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (19% 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 Sam Day Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sam Day Foundation
Who Sam Day Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Children's Hospital ($150K). Together the top 7 received $809K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sam Day Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2021) to $809K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Alan B Slifka Foundation New York, NY | Research | $8,500 |
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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 | $1,445,033 | $1,461,840 | $1,201,877 | $808,500 | 7 | $39,778 |
| 2024 | $988,450 | $750,595 | $701,909 | $470,000 | 4 | $19,729 |
| 2023 | $519,567 | $573,378 | $660,354 | $515,938 | 5 | $4,807 |
| 2022 | $488,786 | $530,357 | $559,006 | $441,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $538,111 | $491,656 | $309,626 | $212,000 | 3 | — |
About Sam Day Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sam Day Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam Day Foundation is led by Lorna Day, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lorna Day
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $80K (2025)
Sarah Friend
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Day
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Haskins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Aproberts
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hager
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Roberts
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Pinson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Nancy Reynolds (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tracy Nordyke (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Sarles (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jae Cho (2021–2023) — Medical Advisor
- Former: Natalie Day (2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Kelley Doering (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Lorna Day (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sam Day Foundation
How much does Sam Day Foundation give each year?
Sam Day Foundation gave $809K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $470K across 4 grants.
What is Sam Day Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam Day Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $115,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sam Day Foundation give grants?
Sam Day Foundation's top state is Texas, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Carolina (19%) and Oregon (19%).
Does Sam Day Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sam Day Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (7 grants).
Who are Sam Day Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam Day Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas Children's Hospital ($150,000), University of South Carolina ($150,000) and Oregon Health and Science University ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam Day Foundation?
Sam Day Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Sam Day Foundation?
Sam Day Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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