Private foundation · EIN 27-1487329 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Camille Mouchawar 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $393K total, median $13K. 56% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$393K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NV
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic CharitiesReno, NVCharitable$55K
Salvation ArmyReno, NVCharitable$55K
St Jude MedicalMemphis, TNCharitable$50K
Our Lady of Mt Lebanon-St Peter CatLos Angeles, CACharitable$50K
Doctors Wo Borders USAHagerstown, MDCharitable$50K
Reno Sparks Gospel MissionRenoi, NVCharitable$35K
Food Bank of NevadaMcCarran, NVCharitable$20K
Wounded Warriors Family SupportOmaha, NECharitable$15K
Carmel of Our Lady of the MountainsReno, NVCharitable$10K
Thomas More SocietyChicago, ILCharitable$10K
Boys Girls of TruckeeReno, NVCharitable$10K
Pioneer CenterReno, NVCharitable$10K
Big Brothers Big SistersReno, NVCharitable$8,000
Discovery MuseumReno, NVCharitable$5,000
Little Sisters of the PoorMobile, ALCharitable$5,000
American Wild Horse ConservationDavis, CACharitable$5,000

By state: Nevada 9 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1 · Nebraska 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Camille Mouchawar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, 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 Camille Mouchawar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Camille Mouchawar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $393K across 16 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Camille Mouchawar Foundation give?

Nevada (9 grants), California (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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