Private foundation · EIN 47-4415048 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Straubel Family 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: 2 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $574K. 50% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$1.1M
Median grant
$574K
Stays in NV
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundAlbany, NYThe straubel charitable fund$1.0M
Sage Ridge SchoolReno, NVAnnual fund 2024-25$115K

By state: New York 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Straubel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Kuehnis & Associates Cpas Ll, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Straubel Family 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 Straubel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 2 grants, a median of $574K.

Where does Straubel Family Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Nevada (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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