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Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Michael Melarkey Esq. It holds total assets of $19.5M. Annual income is reported at $10.1M. Total assets have grown from $13.3M in 2011 to $19.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nevada. According to available records, Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $830K, with a median grant of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nevada and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 24 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.
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, CA.
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation has distributed a total of $830K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
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.
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation is headquartered in RENO, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Blake Smith | Trustee | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Michael J Melarkey | Trustee | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Timothy Cashman | Trustee | $50K | $0 | $50K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$830K
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese Of RenoSchool upgrades | Reno, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Renown Health FoundationRenown children's hospital | Reno, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| First TeeGolf course acquisition | Reno, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southern NvJA inspiration center campaign | Las Vegas, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Nevada Museum Of ArtCollection/hands on program | Reno, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Little Flower SchoolCapital campaign | Reno, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America N Ca N NvBuilding acuisition | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Women'S Resource Medical Center Of Southern NvProgram support | Las Vegas, NV | $30K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaEdxtraordinary program | Las Vegas, NV | $25K | 2022 |
| Discovery Children'S MuseumDiscovery lab | Las Vegas, NV | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee MeadowsProgram Support | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Eddy HouseCommunity living program | Reno, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Reno Bike ProjectFuturecycle program | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Arts For All NevadaArts in residency program | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Domestic Violence Resource CntrFundraising event | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Tahoe FundStewardship circle campaign | Tahoe City, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Unr Ski Team BoostersFundraising event | Reno, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Special Needs Community Of Northern NvKick for the cause event | Sparks, NV | $5K | 2022 |