Jack van Sickle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack van Sickle Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $542,600 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$542,600
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $511,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $511,000 | 32 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $542,600 | 32 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Jack van Sickle 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 Jack van Sickle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 31 | $532,600 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | General fund | $100,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Maint of van sickle bi-state park | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | General fund | $30,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada | General fund | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of Northern Nevada | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation | Fleischmann planetarium | $25,000 |
| Washoe Legal Services | Doors to equal justice | $25,000 |
| Great Basin Observatory | Outreach and education | $20,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | General fund | $20,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | General fund | $20,000 |
| Step 2 | General fund | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ely | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tah | General fund | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada | General fund | $10,000 |
| KNPB | General fund | $10,000 |
| Reno Rescue | General fund | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-damonte ranch high school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-nancy gomes elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-huffaker elem school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-robert mcqueen high school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-nick poulakidas elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-jerry whitehead elementary | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-sky ranch middle school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-sarah winnemucca elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-swope middle school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Gen fund-turning point | $10,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Park Foundation | Plumas tennis center renovations | $5,100 |
| Eddy House | General fund | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General fund | $5,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nevada Hands and Voices | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Pringle
- Leo Bergin
- Mark Knobel
Questions people ask
Does Jack van Sickle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack van Sickle Foundation give?
$542,600 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jack van Sickle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Pringle (Pres/Sec/Tre), Leo Bergin (Trustee) and Mark Knobel (Trustee).
What does Jack van Sickle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.