What is the main focus of Elks Youth Eye Service grantmaking?

The foundation focuses on pediatric eye care and children’s vision health. Its listed priorities include the Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, pediatric ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity telemedicine, vision screening, clinical trials, vision rehabilitation, outreach, and education.

How large are typical grants from Elks Youth Eye Service?

The grant size distribution is high: the 25th percentile is $2,364,982, the median is $3,259,988, and the 75th percentile is $4,154,994. Recent awards also include a $5,050,000 grant and two additional multi-million-dollar grants in 2024 and 2025.

Does Elks Youth Eye Service fund individual people?

No. The foundation’s profile indicates that it does not fund individuals. Its support is directed to institutions and programs tied to pediatric eye care and related services.

Where does Elks Youth Eye Service give?

Its giving is local and concentrated in Oregon. All recorded grants in the provided data go to recipients in the United States, and 100% are in the foundation’s HQ state of Oregon.

Are there grant programs that accept unsolicited requests?

Yes, some listed programs accept unsolicited applications, including OSEA Vocational Grant Program, Emergency Education Grant, Legacy Award, Most Valuable Student Scholarship, and Elks Youth Eye Service (Oregon) — Vision Exams & Glasses for Youth. The major E.Y.E.S. pediatric eye care support program is listed separately and is not marked as accepting unsolicited requests.

Elks Youth Eye Service

Name: Elks Youth Eye Service — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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PORTLAND, ORWebsite5037168668

About Elks Youth Eye Service

Major project of the Oregon State Elks Association funding pediatric eye care, research, clinical services, outreach, vision rehabilitation, and vision screening for children through the Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic and associated programs.

Focus Areas

pediatric ophthalmologyretinopathy of prematurity telemedicinevision screeningclinical trialsvision rehabilitationoutreach and education

Who They Fund

children (pediatric patients)families of pediatric patients

Funding Style

direct service fundingprogram-specific supportinstitutional/clinic support

About Elks Youth Eye Service

Elks Youth Eye Service has centered its philanthropy on pediatric eye care through the Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic and related programs. The largest recent grants on file show a sustained commitment to that clinic: $5,050,000 in 2023, $1,469,976 in 2024, and $2,174,992 in 2025, all directed to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation for financial support of the Children’s Eye Clinic at the Oregon Health & Science University. That pattern places the clinic at the center of the funder’s work. Beyond clinic support, the foundation’s major project includes equipment purchases, program funding, outreach, and research tied to children’s vision health. Its listed focus areas include pediatric ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity telemedicine, vision screening, clinical trials, vision rehabilitation, outreach, and education. The grantmaking also reflects institutional support for clinical services rather than individual aid, with programming aimed at children and families of pediatric patients. The foundation’s work is organized through the Oregon State Elks Association and remains tied to Oregon-based pediatric eye care infrastructure.

What Elks Youth Eye Service Funds

Pediatric eye care is the clearest thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. A 2025 grant of $2,174,992 to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation supported the Children’s Eye Clinic at the Oregon Health & Science University, continuing the same clinic-centered pattern seen in 2024 and 2023. The foundation also supports vision screening for young children. One E.Y.E.S.-supported program funds preschool vision screening for children ages 3–5 through volunteers and the Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, with referrals for children needing follow-up care. Its program list also points to medical specialty support beyond screening. Focus areas include retinopathy of prematurity telemedicine, clinical trials, vision rehabilitation, outreach, and education, alongside clinical eye care services and medical equipment support. The grant program descriptions further show a link to facility and operational support for pediatric eye care through capital pledges, equipment purchases, and outreach funding.

How Elks Youth Eye Service Gives

Typical grant size is large: the 25th percentile is $2,364,982, the median is $3,259,988, and the 75th percentile is $4,154,994. The recent record also shows repeated support to the same recipient over multiple years, indicating an ongoing relationship rather than isolated one-off awards. Grantmaking is tied to the Oregon State Elks Association’s major charitable project, with program-specific support for pediatric eye care and clinic operations. The foundation does not fund individuals and is not described as making program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are accepted for some listed programs, including education and vision-screening offerings, while the major pediatric eye service itself is not listed as accepting unsolicited requests.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$2.2M

Total Assets

$62M

Total Revenue

$7.8M

Total Expenses

$2.7M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $2.4M and $4.2M, with a median of $3.3M.

25th Percentile

$2.4M

Median

$3.3M

75th Percentile

$4.2M

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

Low

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Headquarters

Leadership

PAUL LANNY SCHULZE

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION	PORTLAND, OR	$2,174,992	2025	FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S EYE CLINIC AT THE OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY.
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION	PORTLAND, OR	$1,469,976	2024	FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S EYE CLINIC AT THE OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY.
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION	PORTLAND, OR	$5,050,000	2023	FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S EYE CLINIC AT THE OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY.

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Are there grant programs that accept unsolicited requests?

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Lodge Improvement Fund (OSEA)

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