Offerdahl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Offerdahl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $515,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$515,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $580,785 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358,032 | 47 | $893,257 |
| 2024 | $580,785 | 46 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 43 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Offerdahl 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 Offerdahl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 24 | $569,400 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $515,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $115,000 |
| California | 10 | $44,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ndsu Foundation | Collaborate with campus partners, students and alumni, and industry and community leaders to share ndsus story, raise funds, manage assets, and administer resources to best serve ndsu students, faculty, and staff and improve lives in north dakota and beyond. | $515,000 |
| Unr Foundation | The university of nevada, reno foundation (founded 1981)facilitates philanthropic support for the university's academic, research, and public service programs. | $300,000 |
| Incline Tahoe Foundation | As a society, we are working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods through initiatives that are designed to protect our health and wellness, clean air, restore land and save energy. | $100,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | The competitive enterprise institute (cei) is a non-profit libertarian think tank that advocates for limited government and free markets. Cei's mission is to promote economic freedom, opportunity, and prosperity. | $65,000 |
| Cato Institute | Works to increase the understanding of public policies based on the principles of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace. | $50,000 |
| Npri | The nevada policy research institute mission is to foster limited government, transparency, and school choice through research and advocacy | $27,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club North Lake Tahoe | To inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $25,000 |
| IV Community Hospital Foundation | To deliver quality emergency and primary health care services in the tahoe region | $25,000 |
| Boosting Hope | Our mission is to boost hope for underprivileged, disadvantaged individuals and communities, by providing support and help in four key areas. | $20,000 |
| Sierra Community House | Our goal is to better serve our region, share resources, leverage partnerships, and connect individuals and families with the services they need to thrive to build the strength, safety, and resilience of the community. | $20,000 |
| Incline Education Fund | Help students both in and out of the classroom by finding, launching and funding innovative programs and providing resources for existing programs that promote educational excellence. | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | To catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored with high-performing independent think tanks. | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Family Solutions | To provide key resources and enhance skills for families in the tahoe basin. | $10,000 |
| Care Chest | Founded in 1990 by three reno pharmacists as a grassroots effort to recycle medical equipment, c*a*r*e* chest is a multi-service non-profit agency recognized by area hospitals, low-income clinics and social service agencies as a vital medical resource for northern nevada's impoverished and underserved populations. | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Northern NV | Our core work on behalf of our donors and the communities of northern nevada is philanthropic advising, grantmaking, charitable asset investment management, leadership, and community engagement. | $5,000 |
| Incline Fireworks | Non profit organization that is dedicated to providing memorable fireworks experiences for the incline village community | $5,000 |
| Incline High School Boosters | An all-volunteer organization of parents and community stakeholders committed to improving ihs students education and high school experience. | $5,000 |
| Incline Star Follies | The incline star follies is a family cabaret filled with all local talent. Students, teachers and community members take to the stage to showcase great songs and dance their hearts out | $5,000 |
| Kunr | To strengthen the community through trusted journalism, entertainment, and human connection. | $5,000 |
| Pet Network Humane Society | To rescue and rehabilitate animals in danger of euthanasia. | $5,000 |
| Sierra School of Performing Arts | Strives to provide outstanding and innovative performances along with exceptional educational and outreach programs. | $5,000 |
| Sierra Senior Services | Sierra senior services in truckee, california aims to improve the lives of older adults by providing meals, social connection, and support services. Their mission is to help seniors live independently for as long as possible | $5,000 |
| Alec | A nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism | $3,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Litigates nationwide to secure all americans' inalienable rights to live responsibly and productively in their pursuit of happiness. | $3,000 |
| Arts for the Schools | Dedicated to enhancing children's education through arts | $2,500 |
| Classical Tahoe | To present world-class performances, nurture community partnerships and provide educational programs that all inspire, connect, and transform lives. | $2,500 |
| Lake Tahoe Dance Collective | To promote high-quality classical, modern, and contemporary dance in the lake tahoe region through performance, education, and outreach. | $2,500 |
| Lake Tahoe School | Supporting the mission of delivering an engaging, joyful learning experience that will inspire a lifelong love of learning and foster high level, critical thinking skills as students mature. | $2,500 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission | The reno-sparks gospel mission is a faith-based organization that helps people in need in northern nevada. Their purpose is to help people become whole, rescue and restore lives, and share christ's love | $2,500 |
| Sierra Nevada Ballet | To foster, promote, and advance the art of ballet in northern nevada and northeastern california | $2,500 |
| Uc Davis Terc | Their mission focuses onpreserving ecosystem sustainability through science, education, and public outreach | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| St Patricks Episcopal Church | Serving the lake tahoe area, this parish is an open and inclusive christian community | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | The mission of the wikimedia foundation is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. | $2,000 |
| Washoe County Honorary Deputies Assoc | To initiate, sponsor, promote and carry out plans, policies, activities and development of the washoe county sheriffs office specifically, and law enforcement generally. | $1,500 |
| Achieve Tahoe | To provide affordable, inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health, confidence, and independence in children and adults with disabilities. | $1,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Eff | The eff's mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation | $1,000 |
| Fire Foundation | A non-profit organization that defends free speech and free thought in the united states | $1,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital District | To improve the health of communities through compassion and excellence | $1,000 |
| Water Hope | Waterhope's mission is to provide clean water globally, improve livelihoods, and share success stories that inspire positive change | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Offerdahl
Questions people ask
Does Offerdahl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Offerdahl Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Offerdahl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Offerdahl (President).
What does Offerdahl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.