Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe)
Preselected recipients only
Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,274 and the largest $277,527. 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$245,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,274
- Largest grant$277,527
- Assets$0
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $373,980 the year before.
7% 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 | $373,980 | 13 | $618,415 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 14 | $618,978 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $277,527 |
| United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra | Complement state and federal energy aid programs | $245,000 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $33,952 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $14,457 |
| Douglas County Social Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $13,678 |
| Lyon County Human Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $12,042 |
| Indigent Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $8,130 |
| Consolidated Agencies of Human Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $6,417 |
| Nye County Health & Human Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $2,923 |
| Pershing County Clerk Treasurer | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $1,807 |
| Battle Mountain WelfareSenior Center | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $1,208 |
| Storey County Health and Human Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $698 |
| Washoe County Senior Centers | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $639 |
| Churchill County Social Services | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Ross
- Carol Marin
- Katie Nannini
- Leslie Colbrese
- Brenda Costello
Questions people ask
Does Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) give?
$245,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,274.
Who runs Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe)?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Ross (President), Carol Marin (Secretary), Katie Nannini (Treasurer) and Leslie Colbrese (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and health.