Washoe Pines Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Washoe Pines Foundation is a private foundation in Carson City, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,900 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,900
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,900
- Assets$253,783
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $11,500 | 21 | $213,164 |
| 2024 | $11,500 | 21 | $228,489 |
| 2025 | $11,900 | 20 | $253,783 |
How to apply
Washoe Pines 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.
What Washoe Pines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $4,050 |
| California | 2 | $3,400 |
| Alabama | 2 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $700 |
| Illinois | 2 | $700 |
| Washington | 2 | $550 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | General Purpose Grant | $1,900 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General Purpose Grant | $1,500 |
| The Food Bank of Northern Nevada | General Purpose Grant | $1,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes | General Purpose Grant | $1,000 |
| Advocates to End Domestic Violence | General Purpose Grant | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| First Book | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| Girls on the Run | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| Individual | General Purpose Grant | $500 |
| Amplify Life | General Purpose Grant | $350 |
| Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada Council | General Purpose Grant | $300 |
| Spokanimal | General Purpose Grant | $300 |
| Joya Child and Family Development | General Purpose Grant | $250 |
| The Carter Center | General Purpose Grant | $200 |
| Sit Stay Read | General Purpose Grant | $200 |
| Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Center | General Purpose Grant | $200 |
| Down Syndrome Network | General Purpose Grant | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Penny Sue McClary
- Shasta Marguerite Wyatt
Questions people ask
Does Washoe Pines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Washoe Pines Foundation give?
$11,900 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Washoe Pines Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Penny Sue McClary (President) and Shasta Marguerite Wyatt (Secretary).
What does Washoe Pines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.