The Wagner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wagner Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,620 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $126,470. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$256,620
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$126,470
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $285,768 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,125 | 4 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $285,768 | 10 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $256,620 | 7 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Troy S Gillespie 4790 Caughlin Parkway 808, Reno, NV 89519 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 827-4216, troygillespie10@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | IRS determination letter, letter from legal counsel or director/officer stating that:(1) their exempt status is currently still in effect,(2) their present operations are consistent with those stated in their determination letter, and (3) that any distribution to their organization from this one would not result in a substantial or material change in its sources of support that would be inconsistent with their charitable status. In addition, this organization may require such other information they consider necessary to ensure that a distribution would not subject this organization to any excise taxes and that it would not jeopardize this organization's tax exempt status. |
| Restrictions | Applications must be from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or governmental entities which use funds soley for public purposes. |
What The Wagner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $254,970 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | 4 fortune scholarship | $126,470 |
| Cal Poly Athletics | Tennis pavilion | $78,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Medical care | $50,000 |
| Bigfork Rotary Foundation Inc | 5k/10k run sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation - Arnold Palmer Education Fund | Support of the scholarship endowment | $500 |
| Hopekids - Saddle Up for Hope | Support for children | $450 |
| Logan Health | Breast cancer | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Y Gillespie
- Troy S Gillespie
Questions people ask
Does The Wagner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wagner Foundation give?
$256,620 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Wagner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Y Gillespie (Treasurer/Director) and Troy S Gillespie (Secretary/Director).
What does The Wagner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.