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Estelle J Kelsey Foundation is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $15M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2013 to $16.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nevada. According to available records, Estelle J Kelsey Foundation has made 108 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $976K in 2020 to $2.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $350K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nevada and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation reported 108 individual grants totaling $4.6 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $11,120. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $20,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $350,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.3 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NV, which received 106 of the 108 grants on record (98 percent). Of its 36 distinct grantees, 78 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Renown Health Foundation ($1.1 million), University Of Nevada Foundation ($781,830) and Nevada Museum Of Art ($750,000).
Computed from 108 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$204K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 108 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, CA.
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 108 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $350K.
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Estelle J Kelsey Foundation is headquartered in RENO, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Bernard Sr | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | $65K | $0 | $65K |
| Carolyn Bernard | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY/TREASURE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Donald Bernard Ii | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$16.4M
Fair Market Value
$26.3M
Net Worth
$16.4M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$424K
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $15.4M
Total Grants
108
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyFOOD PROGRAM | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Renown Health FoundationREHAB CENTER | Reno, NV | $350K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee MeadowsEARLY LEARNING CENTER; PURCHASE OF BUS FOR TRANSPORTING YOUTH; HEALTH EDUCATION | Reno, NV | $245K | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada FoundationMONUMENT SIGN | Reno, NV | $206K | 2022 |
| Nevada Museum Of ArtHANDS ON PROGRAM | Reno, NV | $200K | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada Reno School Of Public HealthBERTEC FORCE PLATFORM | Reno, NV | $45K | 2022 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra NevadaSUPPORT MEDICAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaSHELTER SUPPORT NORTHERN NEVADA | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Reno SparksOPERATION SCHOOL BELL | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Western NevadaLEARNING CENTER | Carson City, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Northern NevadaFOOD | Sparks, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Children'S Cancer FoundationCANCER | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club (Mason Valley)YOUTH PROGRAMS | Yerington, NV | $15K | 2022 |
| Reno-Sparks Gospel MissionFOOD FOR THE POOR; FOOD SHELTER | Reno, NV | $12K | 2022 |
| ArtownARTS | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesDISADVANTAGED FAMILIES | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Good Sheperd'S Clothes ClosetHELP THOSE IN NEED | Sparks, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Eddy HouseHOMELESS | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseFAMILY AID | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| For Kids FoundationKIDS IN NEED | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Reno Bike ProjectPROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO OTHERS | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Nevada Women'S History ProjectWOMEN'S HISTORY | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada HopesHOMELESSNESS | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Pbs RenoREADY TO LEARN PROJECT | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Reno PhilharmonicSTUDENT EDUCATION | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Sierra Kids FoundationFAMILIES IN NEED | Reno, NV | $5K | 2022 |