Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation
Accepts applications
Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 41 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 39 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark W Knobel 165 West Liberty Street Suite 230, Reno, NV 89501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 336-0013 |
| Deadlines | None per se, but recommended submission by June of each year. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally (but not exclusively) made to organizations in Northern Nevada, Northern California, and Hawaii. Primary fields for which grants are made are education, children's programs, service animal programs, health and community-based programs. |
What Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 33 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $220,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNR Foundation | Lannes Basketball Building | $150,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Courtyard Plaza construction | $125,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Business Building | $125,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Museum expansion | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern NV | Building Big Fixtures | $55,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | DWR Expansion | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Greater Reno Comm Ice Skating Association | Ice rink construction | $50,000 |
| Northern Nevada Youth Golf Foundation | Wildcreek Golf Course | $50,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Breast Center | $50,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Men's/Women's Athletics | $50,000 |
| UofP McGeorge School of Law | Kennedy bar chair/bar incentive prog | $40,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Exhibition support | $35,000 |
| PBS Reno | Wild Nevada/Curiosity Classroom | $30,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Grizzly Creek Ranch Capital Campaign | $30,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Program support | $25,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | School Tours | $25,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum | Educational support | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation | Team Training | $14,500 |
| Childrens Cabinet | Art of Childhood | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Fdn | Golden Ribbon Gala | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Operational support | $10,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Pack Excellence Fund | $10,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Sports Medicine | $6,125 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern NV | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Eagle Valley Children's Home | Respite Care | $5,000 |
| Moms on the Run | Program support | $5,000 |
| Nevada Military Support Alliance | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Fdn | Family Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| PBS Reno | PBS Spotlight Awards | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Program support | $5,000 |
| Truckee Trails Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Skyline High School Booster Club | Program support | $3,500 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Program support | $2,500 |
| Reno High School | We the People National Competition | $1,500 |
| Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Karrasch
- Mark Knobel
Questions people ask
Does Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None per se, but recommended submission by June of each year..
How much does Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig Karrasch (Trustee) and Mark Knobel (Trustee).
What does Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and youth programs.