Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation
Accepts applications
Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $147,500 | 15 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $152,500 | 15 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $155,500 | 16 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott Gunderson 18124 Wedge Parkway 542, Reno, NV 89521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (999) 999-9999, scott@ashfdn.org |
| What to submit | Letters of inquiry should be no more than three pages and should include the following:a brief statement of the issues to be addressed, the history and goals of your organization, and your organization's involvement with these issues, a brief summary of the activities for which you are requesting support, including an outline of your objective, and anticipated outcomes and implications, the approximate starting date and duration of the proposed activities, the total amount of funding needed and the amount requested from the foundation, and information about other sources of support, both assured and requested. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 15 | $153,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt A Vet Dental Program | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Veterans Guesthouse | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Coral Academy of Science | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Reno Rodeo Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment Project | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $12,500 |
| PBS Reno - KNPB | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nevada Diabetes Association | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Eddy House | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sierra Kids Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Arts for the Schools | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Northern Nevada Math | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Gunderson
- Karen M Gunderson
Questions people ask
Does Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation give?
$155,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Gunderson (President/Director) and Karen M Gunderson (Secretary/Director).
What does Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.