Private foundation · EIN 27-1036243 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dick Scheffel Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $165K total, median $4,500. 82% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$165K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in NV
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Brothers Big SistersReno, NVYouth support$52K
Renown Health FoundationReno, NVCommunity health support$50K
Nevada Mueseum of ArtReno, NVCommunity support$38K
The Eddy HouseReno, NVYouth support$10K
Kenny Guinn Center for Policy PrioritiesReno, NVGeneral support for independent, data analysis of critical policy issues for nevada$5,000
Horsemanship for HeroesReno, NVEquine-assisted psychotherapy and learning program for veterans, emergency responders, and their families.$4,500
Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NVCommunity support$2,000
National Security Forum of Northern NevadaReno, NVGeneral support for thoughtful consideration of international, politico-military, and geo-economic issues.$1,001
California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CASupport for preservation of waterfowl habitat$1,000
East Grassland Waterfowl AssociationLivingston, CASupport for preservation of waterfowl habitat$1,000
ArtownReno, NVCommunity support$1,000

By state: Nevada 9 · California 2

About this foundation

Dick Scheffel Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Dick Scheffel, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dick Scheffel Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dick Scheffel Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 11 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Dick Scheffel Family Charitable Foundation give?

Nevada (9 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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