How to apply
No specific form is required for initial request. Applicants will be provided formal application if the foundation has an interest in the request. Contact: Whitter Trust Company, 100 West Liberty Street 890, Reno, Nv, 7757423127 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are generally limited to programs that can be shown to have some benefit to children, and to programs in the reno and las vegas, nevada, areas
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
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada IncReno, NV | Biztown campus | $100K |
| Junior Achievement of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV | Ja inspiration center capital campaign | $100K |
| Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV | Capital/construction | $100K |
| Sky TavernReno, NV | Redrive of sky ridge chair lift and america lift | $100K |
| University of Nevada Reno FoundationReno, NV | College of business building | $100K |
| Spread the Word NevadaHenderson, NV | To support a new building to help expand service area | $50K |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | Corporate work study program for school year 2024-2025 | $34K |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationLas Vegas, NV | Nevada exploratory alzheimer's disease research center | $25K |
| Discovery Children's MuseumLas Vegas, NV | Operating expenses for the discovery lab | $25K |
| Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV | Operating school tours support (1 of 5) | $25K |
| Las Vegas Area Council Inc Boy Scouts of AmericaLas Vegas, NV | Giving tuesday outreach appeal | $20K |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer FoundationReno, NV | $10k for inspire scholarship program & $10k for hope for holidays program | $20K |
| Olive CrestLas Vegas, NV | Strong families prg, chidren & family resource ctr & teeen & young adult prg | $20K |
| Tahoe FundTahoe City, CA | To support the removal of old motel buildings & transformation of the wetlands | $20K |
| Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada IncLas Vegas, NV | Values prenatal program | $20K |
| Northern Nevada Dental Health ProgramReno, NV | To support youth programs | $15K |
| After-School All-Stars Greater Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | General operating support | $10K |
| Arthritis Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA | Juvenile arthritis programming for children & families in reno, nv | $10K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NevadaReno, NV | To support one-to-one community-based mentoring program | $10K |
| Domestic Violence Resource CenterReno, NV | General operating support | $10K |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment ProjectReno, NV | General operating support | $10K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada IncReno, NV | To support the ronald mcdonald house program | $10K |
| Special Olympics Nevada IncLas Vegas, NV | General operating support | $10K |
| Youth in PursuitReno, NV | General operating support | $10K |
| Angel Flight West IncSanta Monica, CA | Wings over nevada programs | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run SierrasReno, NV | Sponsor 30 girls for 10-wk after school program | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic AssociationReno, NV | Rpak program to local title i schools | $5,000 |
By state: Nevada 24 · California 3
About this foundation
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Michael Melarkey Esq, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form is required for initial request. Applicants will be provided formal application if the foundation has an interest in the request. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $869K across 27 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation give?
Nevada (24 grants), California (3 grants), per its latest filing.
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