How to apply
Summary of need and amount to be submitted prior to prescribed form being made available. Contact: Kenneth E Stieha Jr President, 100 W Liberty Street Suite 1100, Reno, Nv, 7757866141 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants made available primarily in nevada and adjacent california counties
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV | Summer camp for intercity youth and capital improvements | $83K |
| City of SparksSparks, NV | Equipment replacement | $55K |
| Channel 5 Public BroadcastingReno, NV | Pbs reno curiosity classroom | $40K |
| University of Nevada-Reno FoundationReno, NV | Scholarships | $40K |
| Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat SanctuaryCarson City, NV | Equipment and furnishings | $20K |
| American Red Cross of Northern NevadaReno, NV | Smoke alarm provision | $17K |
| Assistance League of Reno-SparksReno, NV | Food pantry program | $15K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NevadaReno, NV | Office furnishings | $15K |
| Northern Nevada RaveSparks, NV | Respite care scholarships | $15K |
| The Childrens CabinetReno, NV | Client emergency needs fund | $15K |
| Truckee Meadows CommunityReno, NV | Scholarships | $13K |
| Care Chest of Sierra NevadaReno, NV | Medical resource programs | $10K |
| Domestic Violence ResourceReno, NV | Emergency services | $10K |
| Humane Society of Truckee-TahoeTruckee, CA | Healthy pets medical costs | $10K |
| Nevada Discovery MuseumReno, NV | Underserved financial aid | $10K |
| Walker Basis ConservancyReno, NV | Stem education | $10K |
| Western Nevada College FoundationCarson City, NV | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Institute of Range and the American MustangHot Springs, SD | Animal supplies | $5,000 |
| Safe Talk for TeensReno, NV | Youth advisory services | $5,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Truckee MeadowsReno, NV | Cooling equipment | $5,000 |
| Special Recreation Services IncReno, NV | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in NevadaReno, NV | Protect habitat | $5,000 |
| All About EquineEl Dorado Hills, CA | Funding support | $2,500 |
By state: Nevada 20 · California 2 · South Dakota 1
About this foundation
Helen Close Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Bernard Vogler & Co, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Helen Close Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Summary of need and amount to be submitted prior to prescribed form being made available. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Helen Close Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $412K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Helen Close Charitable Foundation give?
Nevada (20 grants), California (2 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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