Binion Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Binion Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $265,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$265,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $280,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,000 | 15 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 14 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Binion Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Binion Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 14 | $265,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Round Academy | Support the first round academic program | $45,000 |
| The Meadows School | The meadow school 23-24 greatest need fund & endowment/class of 1997 | $40,000 |
| Chefs for Kids | Support malnutrition and hunger in children | $35,000 |
| Make A Wish | Support of make a wish | $25,000 |
| Nevada Casa Association | Support children with legal representation | $25,000 |
| Summerlin South Little League | Support of youth through building of character, courage, and commitment | $25,000 |
| Candlelighters | Support children affected by childhood cancer | $15,000 |
| Outside Las Vegas Foundation DBA Get Outdoors Nevada | Support the maintenance of wilderness in the state of nevada | $15,000 |
| Clark County School District (West Cta School) | Support the student robotics team in the school district | $10,000 |
| Southern Nevada Conservancy | Support the arts program across soutern nevada | $10,000 |
| Neon Museum | Support the preservation of local las vegas history | $5,000 |
| Nevada Conservation League Education Fund | Support the maintenance of wilderness in the state of nevada | $5,000 |
| Nevada Public Radio | Support of nevada public radio | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada | Support of the volunteers in medicine of southern nevada | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fancy Fechser
- TJ Fechser
- Katie O'Neill
- Kellie O'Neill
- Lawrence Weisman
- Nick Monacelli
Questions people ask
Does Binion Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Binion Family Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Binion Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fancy Fechser (Director), TJ Fechser (Director), Katie O'Neill (President and Director) and Kellie O'Neill (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Binion Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.