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Pioneer Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $568K. Total assets have decreased from $7.4M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Expenditures incurred in operating the community ymca (family center). This charitable activity was engaged in as a service to the community in order to promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and Florida. According to available records, Pioneer Foundation Inc. has made 32 grants totaling $518K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $231K and $288K annually from 2022 to 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $122K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Nevada. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$69K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Expenditures incurred in operating the community ymca (family center). This charitable activity was engaged in as a service to the community in order to promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
Expenses: $263K
Expenditures incurred in operating the community ymca (family center). This charitable activity was engaged in as a service to the community in order to promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV.
Pioneer Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $518K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $122K.
Pioneer Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pioneer Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RENO, NV. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada, Florida.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J LISSNER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| PETER S LISSNER | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$231K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$231K
Contributions
$20K
Net Investment Income
$172K
Distribution Amount
$212K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$518K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHOE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSEDUCATION | RENO, NV | $122K | 2025 |
| NEVADA YOUTH EMPOWERMENTTO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND YOUTH PROGRAMS | RENO, NV | $40K | 2025 |
| WASHOE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLSEDUCATION | RENO, NV | $34K | 2025 |
| KARMA BOX PROJECTCOMMUNITY INITIATIVE THAT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO GIVE NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, TOILETRIES, AND OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED | RENO, NV | $13K | 2025 |
| DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORSTO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN AREAS | RENO, NV | $12K | 2025 |
| NORTHERN NEVADA HOPESMEDICAL RESEARCH | RENO, NV | $4K | 2025 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBEDUCATION, RECREATION | RENO, NV | $3K | 2025 |
| OPTIONS VETERINARY CARETO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES AND VETERINARY CARE OPTIONS FOR PETS AND COMMUNITY CATS TO KEEP PETS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AND SUPPORT A HUMANE COMMUNITY. | RENO, NV | $2K | 2025 |
| RENO-SPARKS POP WARNERTO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION IN TEAM SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. | RENO, NV | $1K | 2025 |
| RENO POLICE DEPARTMENTSENIOR AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER EFFORT (SAVE) | RENO, NV | $991 | 2025 |
| Community Health Alliance FoundationSUPPORT OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE WHICH FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE FOR THE COMMUNITY | Reno, NV | $25K | 2022 |
| Washoe CountyCHARITY | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Nevada Veterans Memorial PlazaPRESERVE AND HONOR THE LEGACY OF FALLEN NEVADA SERVICE MEMBERS | Sparks, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| United States Wolf RefugeTO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE OF ALL WOLVES AND WOLF DOGS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. | Sparks, NV | $500 | 2022 |
| Ridge House IncPROVIDE RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE TO INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS | Reno, NV | $500 | 2022 |
| Reno Toy RunTOY/GIFT ANNUAL DECEMBER FUNDRAISER | Reno, NV | $500 | 2022 |