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.
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Mission
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.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Sam Day Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySam Day Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 822667035. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sam Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822667035. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Sam Day Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Sam Day Foundation is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sam Day Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sam Day Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sam Day Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sam Day Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Explore Sam Day Foundation's dedicated pursuit of childhood cancer research, aiming to redefine what is possible for children facing cancer diagnoses. Sam Day Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Sam Day Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sam Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822667035, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SAM DAY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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VFL Showreel, R14: Sam Day highlights - afl.com.au
North Texas school district rescinds employment offer after photo of racist text goes viral - WFAA
Commerce ISD rescinds offer for operations director job following investigation - Herald-Banner
Teeing it up for Sam Day Foundation - KOIN.com
Dan Lanning Delivers Powerful Message For Children's Cancer - Sports Illustrated
Dan & Sauphia Lanning host the Sam Day Classic to support pediatric cancer research - KOIN.com
OHSU secures $3M to research cures for rare bone cancer with Sam Day Foundation - KOIN.com
Green students take part in ‘Socks for Sam Day’ - Akron.com
It's Old Sam Day at Marble Mountain and Corner Brook Winter Carnival has a few new youth events this year - 100.1 BayFM
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sam Day Foundation
- What is Sam Day Foundation?
- Sam Day Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Explore Sam Day Foundation's dedicated pursuit of childhood cancer research, aiming to redefine what is possible for children facing cancer diagnoses.
- When was Sam Day Foundation founded?
- Sam Day Foundation was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Sam Day Foundation?
- Lorna Day serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Sam Day Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Sam Day Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sam Day Foundation trustworthy?
- Sam Day Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sam Day Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 822667035. Registration: 82-2667035 (United States).
- What is Sam Day Foundation's website?
- http://samdayfoundation.org