EL Wiegand Foundation
Accepts applications
EL Wiegand Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6.2 million and the largest $6.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$6.2 million
- Largest grant$6.2 million
- Assets$168 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.5 million | 1 | $133 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 1 | $154 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 1 | $168 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JoAnna Tote Secretary Treas 165 West Liberty Street Suite 200, Reno, NV 89501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 333-0310 |
| What to submit | Prospective applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry which briefly describes the organization and the proposed request, including a summary budget, timeline and impact statement. The Letter of Inquiry is reviewed by staff to determine if the proposal warrants further consideration by the Foundation. If, after staff consideration, it is determined that the proposal warrants further review, a numbered Application for Grant form is forwarded to the applicant. The applicant completes the application in accordance with instructions included in the informational booklet and returns it to the Foundation for a more detailed consideration. Applicants are notified of specific submission deadlines upon receipt of an Application for Grant form. |
| Deadlines | Inquiries are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards grants to qualified charitable organizations in the areas of arts and cultural affairs, civic and community affairs, education, health and medical research and public affairs. Except where initiated by the Foundation, grants are primarily reviewed within the western United States, including Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Arizona and Washington. To foster the religious beliefs of E. L. Wiegand, a portion of the annual grants is made to Roman Catholic charitable institutions. Institutions are to be in existence a minimum of five years.Proposals for endowment, debt reduction, ordinary operations, general fund raising, emergency funding, multi-year funding, productions of documentaries, films or media presentations, direct or indirect loans, or for the benefit of specific individuals are excluded from consideration. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $6.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Statement | See Grant Statement | $6.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq
- Marisa Avansino
- Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq
- Mario J Gabelli
- Calgary A Avansino
- Michael Melarkey
- Robert Randick Jr
- JoAnna Tote
Questions people ask
Does EL Wiegand Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Inquiries are accepted throughout the year..
How much does EL Wiegand Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6.2 million.
Who runs EL Wiegand Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq (Chair/CEO/CIO), Marisa Avansino (V-Chair/Pres/ED), Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq (Trustee) and Mario J Gabelli (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.