Robert R Banks Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert R Banks Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $134,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $174,500 | 11 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 10 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 10 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Petersen 6490 S McCarran Blvd Bldg C-20, Reno, NV 89509 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 322-0673 |
| What to submit | Current IRS form 990, most recent financial statements (audited is preferred but not required), IRS determination letter, program narrative and grant application |
| Deadlines | Applications for grants accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Applications must be from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations benefiting children |
What Robert R Banks Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 10 | $165,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley | Youth services | $20,000 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Moms on the Run | Youth services | $15,000 |
| The 1701 Group | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | General support | $10,000 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | Youth services | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Northern Nevada | Youth services | $8,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Youth services | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Horsey
- Steve Petersen
- Chris McCune
Questions people ask
Does Robert R Banks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications for grants accepted throughout the year..
How much does Robert R Banks Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Robert R Banks Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Horsey (Board Member), Steve Petersen (President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Chris McCune (Vice President).
What does Robert R Banks Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.