Well Told Grants

Foundations / Nevada

The Robert S Fagan Foundation

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 208552780

The Robert S Fagan Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,750 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,0008$122,669
2024$1,7504$198,414
2025$8,0008$347,425

How to apply

The Robert S Fagan 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Robert S Fagan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$3,000
Illinois1$2,000
District of Columbia1$1,000
Missouri1$1,000
Nevada1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
Support Alzheimers research and care.$2,000
Panzi Foundation
District of Columbia, DC
Support Womens Health & Safety in Africa$1,000
805 Docufund
Lompoc, CA
For care and wellbeing of at-risk populations in the U.S.$1,000
Individual
CA
Support homeless women and children.$1,000
Individual
MO
$1,000
Individual
NV
Support health options.$1,000
Individual
CA
Support disabled veterans.$500
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
Support the health and welfare of activities in Tecate MX and Southern California.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Robert S Fagan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Robert S Fagan Foundation give?

$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Robert S Fagan Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert Fagan (Managing Trustee) and Barbara Dover (Assistant to the Managing Director).

What does The Robert S Fagan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

Similar foundations in Nevada