Helen Close Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen Close Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $412,215 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $82,715. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$412,215
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$82,715
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $288,322 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $307,885 | 22 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $288,322 | 20 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $412,215 | 23 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth E Stieha Jr President 100 W Liberty Street Suite 1100, Reno, NV 89501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 786-6141 |
| What to submit | Summary of need and amount to be submitted prior to prescribed form being made available. |
| Restrictions | Grants made available primarily in Nevada and adjacent California counties |
What Helen Close Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 20 | $394,715 |
| California | 2 | $12,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Summer camp for intercity youth and capital improvements | $82,715 |
| City of Sparks | Equipment replacement | $55,000 |
| Channel 5 Public Broadcasting | Pbs reno curiosity classroom | $40,000 |
| University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary | Equipment and furnishings | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northern Nevada | Smoke alarm provision | $17,000 |
| Assistance League of Reno-Sparks | Food pantry program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada | Office furnishings | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Rave | Respite care scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Cabinet | Client emergency needs fund | $15,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Community | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Medical resource programs | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource | Emergency services | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | Healthy pets medical costs | $10,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Underserved financial aid | $10,000 |
| Walker Basis Conservancy | Stem education | $10,000 |
| Western Nevada College Foundation | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Institute of Range and the American Mustang | Animal supplies | $5,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Youth advisory services | $5,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows | Cooling equipment | $5,000 |
| Special Recreation Services Inc | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Nevada | Protect habitat | $5,000 |
| All About Equine | Funding support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth E Stieha Jr
- Carole Mathisen
- Betty Vogler
- David M Quinn
Questions people ask
Does Helen Close Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen Close Charitable Foundation give?
$412,215 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen Close Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth E Stieha Jr (President/Trustee), Carole Mathisen (Secretary/Trustee), Betty Vogler (Treasurer/Trustee) and David M Quinn (V President/Trustee).
What does Helen Close Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.