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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 $15.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. 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.
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.
| 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 |