Private foundation · EIN 85-4198386 · Carson City, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Serving Our Communities 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: 7 grants paid, $184K total, median $11K. 14% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$184K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in NV
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 5 of 7 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Unr School of Medicine FoundationReno, NVUcan and research$75K
Lutheran High School AssociationSt Louis, MOSpecial ed teachers$42K
UjimaSt Louis, MOUrban farms$40K
National Childrens AllianceWashington, DCAdvocacyadvocacy$6,378
Rady Childrens HospitalSan Diego, CAProgramsprograms$350

By state: Missouri 4 · Nevada 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Serving Our Communities Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carson City, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Serving Our Communities 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 Serving Our Communities Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $184K across 7 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Serving Our Communities Foundation give?

Missouri (4 grants), Nevada (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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