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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within its specific mission. In the filing year 2025, it paid out a total of $2.2 million in grants to two grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE OREGON STATE ELKS VISUAL COMMITTEE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM.
Total Funding Given
$2.2M
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2.3M
Median 2nd year grant
$2.2M
J
Joseph Snow
Board Member
P
Paul Lanny Schulze
Board Member
R
Richard Shipley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE?
No. ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE give?
ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE make each year?
In 2025, ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE fund recently?
In 2025, ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION and OREGON ELKS ASSOCIATION TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE?
ELKS YOUTH EYE SERVICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.