Oregon Treasury To Send $3.5M In Unclaimed Funds To Residents—No Action Required – KXL

SALEM, Ore. — Thousands of Oregonians could soon find unexpected money in their mailboxes, thanks to a $3.5 million initiative from the Oregon State Treasury.

State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, announced Tuesday that the Treasury will automatically return unclaimed funds to verified residents this month through its annual “Checks Without Claims” program.

“At Treasury, we are pleased to reunite thousands of Oregonians with their forgotten cash—especially since they don’t have to lift a finger to get it,” said Treasurer Steiner. “Our mission is to do more than just hold these funds—it’s to put them back in people’s pockets so they can thrive financially.”

The checks—ranging from $50 to $10,000—will be sent to individuals whose unclaimed property was reported to the state between 2019 and 2023. Along with the check, recipients will also receive a confirmation letter from the Treasurer’s office.

This is the second round of “Checks Without Claims” in 2025. Earlier this year, the Treasury reconnected more than 20,000 people with nearly $11 million in unclaimed money.

Unclaimed property includes funds such as:

More than $1 billion in unclaimed assets is currently held by the Oregon Treasury. While most people must file a claim to retrieve their funds, “Checks Without Claims” proactively sends money to individuals whose information the agency can confidently verify.

According to national data, 1 in 7 Americans has unclaimed property. Oregon residents are encouraged to search for theirs anytime here.