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Mentors is a private corporation based in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is % Michael Whitesage. It holds total assets of $22.7M. Annual income is reported at $8.6M. MENTORS PROVIDES GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT/MENTORING TO THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO FINANCIAL OR MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS. MENTORS HAS A WELL-CONSTRUCTED PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH MENTORS AND MENTEES WORK TOGETHER FROM THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK PLAN. MENTORS FOUNDATION STAFF AND THE MENTORS MAINTAIN CONSISTENT, DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE MENTEES THROUGHOUT THE FUNDED PERIOD. BOTH THE MENTORS AND THE MENTEES HAVE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS THAT INVOLVE CONSISTENT CONTACT, SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE MENTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ORDER TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADHERENCE TO THE PROGRAM. MENTORS FOUNDATION IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE MENTEE, THE MENTOR, AND THE FOUNDATION. According to available records, Mentors has made 110 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $307K and $422K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $422K distributed across 43 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $837 to $49K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nevada, California, Nebraska, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
MENTORS PROVIDES GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT/MENTORING TO THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO FINANCIAL OR MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS. MENTORS HAS A WELL-CONSTRUCTED PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH MENTORS AND MENTEES WORK TOGETHER FROM THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK PLAN. MENTORS FOUNDATION STAFF AND THE MENTORS MAINTAIN CONSISTENT, DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE MENTEES THROUGHOUT THE FUNDED PERIOD. BOTH THE MENTORS AND THE MENTEES HAVE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS THAT INVOLVE CONSISTENT CONTACT, SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE MENTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ORDER TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADHERENCE TO THE PROGRAM. MENTORS FOUNDATION IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE MENTEE, THE MENTOR, AND THE FOUNDATION.
Expenses: $635K
MENTORS PROVIDES GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT/MENTORING TO THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO FINANCIAL OR MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS. MENTORS HAS A WELL-CONSTRUCTED PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH MENTORS AND MENTEES WORK TOGETHER FROM THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PROCESS THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK PLAN. MENTORS FOUNDATION STAFF AND THE MENTORS MAINTAIN CONSISTENT, DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE MENTEES THROUGHOUT THE FUNDED PERIOD. BOTH THE MENTORS AND THE MENTEES HAVE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS THAT INVOLVE CONSISTENT CONTACT, SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE MENTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ORDER TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADHERENCE TO THE PROGRAM. MENTORS FOUNDATION IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE MENTEE, THE MENTOR, AND THE FOUNDATION. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, CA, NE.
Mentors has distributed a total of $1.1M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $837 to $49K.
Mentors typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH EACH YEAR.. TO BE CONSIDERED, BOTH AN APPLICATION AND A NOMINATION (FROM A MENTOR) MUST BE SUBMITTED. APPLICANTS MUST PROVE THAT FUNDING FROM MENTORS WOULD HELP THEM BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR TO AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DIRECTED TO THE APPLICANT'S STUDENT ACCOUNT. ANYONE SEEKING FUNDING FOR EDUCATION MUST PROVIDE THEIR STUDENT ID INFORMATION FROM THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. MENTORS HAS NO RESTRICTIONS ON GEOGRAPHICAL AREA, RACE, RELIGIONS, GENDER, OR AGE.
Mentors is headquartered in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Whitesage | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$574K
Total Assets
$17.5M
Fair Market Value
$17.5M
Net Worth
$17.5M
Grants Paid
$283K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $14.2M
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeammatesNEW TEAMMATES SCHOOL STARTUP LOCATIONS | Omaha, NE | $30K | 2021 |
| Legal AidLEGAL AID SPONSORSHIPS (10 BANKRUPTCY, 10 MEDICAL, 10 NAME CHANGE) | Omaha, NE | $8K | 2021 |
| Humane SocietyVETERNARY SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP | Lincoln, NE | $7K | 2021 |
| Charles MeyerSCHOLARSHIP - ROOM AND BOARD | Albuquerque | $3K | 2021 |
Other foundations that have funded Mentors.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins-Ponder Foundation | $6K | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| George W Mergens Foundation | $5K | 2024 | OPERATING |
| Emily S & Coleman A Hunter Trust | $3K | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Keeneland Foundation Inc. | $3K | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT |
| Claremont Savings Bank Foundation |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| English Language Learners At HomeELL, 10 CITIZENSHIP PREP, 350 TUTOR HOURS | Carson City, NV | $49K | 2022 |
| United Action For ChildrenTRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR 161 INDIVIDUALS | — | $35K | 2022 |
| Gabriel HenryMESSIAH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP | Mechanicsburg, PA | $28K | 2022 |
| Inner-City ArtsINNER-CITY ARTS 10 INTERNSHIPS, 10 SCHOLARSHIPS | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Echo CollectiveECHO COLLECTIVE, 10 REFINERY PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS | Lincoln, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Raeanne KingSCHOLARSHIP, BACHELORS MAJOR BIOLOGY MINOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE | Winchester, VA | $18K | 2022 |
| Aspen JohnsonA.T. STILL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HOUSING | Gilbert, AZ | $15K | 2022 |
| Strategic Kids Collaborative Inc220 STUDENTS AT TWO SCHOOLS (EMERALD AND SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY) TO ATTEND 2 HOURS OF STRATEGIC KIDS COLLABORATIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR 8 WEEKS | Castle Pines, CO | $14K | 2022 |
| Capital Humane Society2 CAPITAL HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNSHIPS | Lincoln, NE | $14K | 2022 |
| Hope JohnsonUNM SCHOLARSHIP AND HOUSING | Albuquerque, NM | $12K | 2022 |
| CalibraskaCALIBRASKA, ARTS WITH OTHERS, 6 INTERNSHIPS, 10 SCHOLARSHIPS | Val Verde, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Brayden KingSCHOLARSHIP, ENGINEERING BACHELORS DEGREE | Miami, FL | $11K | 2022 |
| The Sewing Labs3 THIRTY WEEK INDUSTRAIL OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIPS | Kansas City, MO | $11K | 2022 |
| Andrew KralSCHOLARSHIP, COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | Lakewood, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Donovan Nai EmelianoSCHOLARSHIP, GCU PHOENIX, MAJOR FINANCE | Phoenix, AZ | $9K | 2022 |
| Briannna ArguelloCITADEL MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP & COLLEGE HOUSING | Charleston, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Yuki OchiUMKC SCHOLARSHIP | Kansas City, MO | $7K | 2022 |
| Brianna ArguelloCITADEL SCHOLARSHIP | Charleston, SC | $6K | 2022 |
| Gabriel LozanoGREAT BASIN COLLEGE ELECTRICIAL CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP | Elko, NV | $6K | 2022 |
| Billy Gaspard-PresumeFRANSISCAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | Steubenville, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Madeline PerryWESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | Lincoln, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Tigist Solomon GebresilassieLEGAL FEES AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Gary PierreFRANSISCAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | Steubenville, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Austin WadsworthGREAT BASIN COLLEGE WELDING VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Elko, NV | $4K | 2022 |
| Kayleen LambGREAT BASIN COLLEGE PARALEGAL SCHOLARSHIP | Elko, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| Taylor AdamsGREAT BASIN COLLEGE ELY, PARALEGAL SCHOOL | Elko, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Amara KarpinskyGREAT BASIN COLLEGE NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP | Elko, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Ruben SorianoGREAT BASIN COLLEGE ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP | Elko, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Assessment Technologies Institute For Amara KarpinskyNURSING SCHOOL MATERIALS AND TESTING FEES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Jaymie GrahamGREAT BASIN COLLEGE NURSING RADIOLOGY SCIENCE PROGRAM | Elko, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Manger BawCERTIFICATION AND MATERIALS SCHOLARSHIP | Omaha, NE | $901 | 2022 |
| Andres PinillaMETROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATES DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP | Lees Summit, MO | $837 | 2022 |
| Lapid LeadersPROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS | Nairobi | $27K | 2021 |
| Green Our Planet4 SCHOOL STARTUP | Las Vegas, NV | $20K | 2021 |
| Strategic Kids FundPROGRAM SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS | Laguna Niguel, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Debate Kansas CityPROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2021 |
| College PossibleOMAHA LOCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2021 |
| Opportunity Alliance Of Nevada$100 X 100 FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIPS | Reno, NV | $10K | 2021 |
| Andrew Drew KralCOLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | Lakewood, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Adam MelhemSTERLING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP | Sterling, KS | $10K | 2021 |
| Erica Calibraska10 SUMMER ANIMATION SCHOLARSHIPS, 4 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, 15 STUDENT ANIMATION KITS | Verde, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Donavon Nai EmelianoGCU SCHOLARSHIP | Phoenix, AZ | $8K | 2021 |
| Billy Gaspard PresumeSCHOLARSHIP | Steubenville, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| Midori WallMARKETING MATERIALS | Reno, NV | $4K | 2021 |
| Christopher JonesLAUNCH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AND COMPUTER | Reno, NV | $3K | 2021 |
| Ua Children CamaroonUAC BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CAMERROON | Swp Cameroon | $15K | 2020 |
| $2K |
| 2024 |
| TO EXPAND THE EXISTING COMMUNITY PROGRAM IN CLAREMONT AND NEWPORT AND, AT THE SAME TIME, TO ROLL OUT A SCHOOL PROGRAM IN AT LEAST FIVE SCHOOLS SYSTEMS |
| Rotary Club Of Trenton New Jersey Charitable Foundation | $1K | 2024 | SMALL BUSINESSMENTORSHIP |
| Watson Stone Family Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2024 | FUND ORGANIZED CHARITIES PLANNED PURPOSE CHILDREN WELFARE |
| Kenneth D Bane Foundation Inc. | — | 2023 | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED |
| Lilly Endowment Inc. | $636K | 2023 | STRENGTHENING YOUTH PROGRAMS IN IN |
| The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc. | $500K | 2023 | YEP Skills4Future |
| Wellspring Philantropic Fund Inc. | $125K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Coretz Family Foundation | $100K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Bertin Family Foundation | $100K | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| Kling Family Foundation | $83K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED |
| Goldman Sachs Foundation | $75K | 2023 | GRANT TO IMPLEMENT ONE MILLION BLACK WOMEN INITIATIVE IN OHIO. |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $50K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation | $50K | 2023 | TO HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH MENTORING AND INTENSE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS |
| William & Sheila Konar Foundation | $50K | 2023 | Village artistic development program, After School Enrichment & Arts Program |
| Annie E Casey Foundation | $40K | 2023 | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Jose Antonio Grifols Lucas Foundation Inc. | $30K | 2023 | Support college mentors |
| Jams Family Foundation | $25K | 2023 | TO HELP ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS PURPOSE |
| The Peyton Anderson Foundation Inc. | $25K | 2023 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| Herndon Foundation | $25K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| The Palmer Foundation | $25K | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| Esl Charitable Foundation Inc. | $25K | 2023 | THE VILLAGE |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc. | $20K | 2023 | GENERAL DONATION |
| Goad Fam Foundation | $20K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED |
| J R Stokes Foundation | $20K | 2023 | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL |
| Helen G Beatty Trust Uw | $20K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Baxter Family Charitable Foundation Inc. | $20K | 2023 | SUPPORT |
| Cla Foundation | $20K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT |
| Manitou Fund | $20K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Hutton Foundation A Delaware Corp | $20K | 2023 | CORE SUPPORT |
| Medina Foundation | $15K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Foundation | $13K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING FOR REBEL SONG ACADEMY AND AMERI'KANA FESTIVAL |
| John W & Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | $12K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Casa Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| Menke Charitable Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2023 | FACILITATING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND ADULTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING INDIVIDUAL LIVES |
| The Francis Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | SMALL ARTS GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation | $10K | 2023 | POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| Orchard Charities | $10K | 2023 | LIFTING GENERATIONS AROUND THE WORLD FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY THROUGH MENTORING,BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Couch Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Woolley Family Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2023 | TO PROMOTE POVERTY ELIMINATION. |
| The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2023 | TO SUPPORT ALPHONSO MAYO, CEO MENTORING MENTORS' SKILLS TO FACILITATE CONTINUED PROGRESS AS A LEADER. MR. MAYO WILL ATTEND THE BLACK EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR COURSE CONDUCTED BY UC BERKELEY EXECUTIVE EDUCATION HAAS SCHOOL |
| Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation | $10K | 2023 | MATCHING GIFTS |
| Reser Family Foundation | $8K | 2023 | THE ARTS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM |
| Dorothy Gaines Foundation | $8K | 2023 | Assist students with nonacademic barriers such as clothing, co-pays for treatment, transportation, life needs |
| Perkins-Ponder Foundation | $8K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Perkins-Ponder Foundation | $8K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
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