Funding search · EIN 880214245 · Reno, NV

Helen Close Charitable Foundation

Name: Helen Close Charitable Foundation grants, 2021–2023
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

62
grants reported: $867,167
total given: 2021–2023
filing years: $10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

scholarships medical services youth camp equipment reno animals

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Sierra Nevada Journeys5 grants · $217,095
University of Nevada-Reno Foundation3 grants · $82,500
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe3 grants · $60,000
University of Nevada Reno Foundation3 grants · $45,000
Nevada Discovery Museum2 grants · $35,000
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting2 grants · $25,000
The Empowerment Center1 grant · $25,000
Sky Tavern1 grant · $25,000
Great Basin College Foundation3 grants · $22,500
Truckee Meadows Community2 grants · $22,500

Giving over time

$270,960

2021

$307,885

2022

$288,322

2023

Grant history

All 62 reported grants, largest first.

$60,385
Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV · 2022
Summer camp for intercity youth
$53,460
Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV · 2021
Summer camp for 55 rha youth
$53,250
Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV · 2023
Summer camp for intercity youth
$40,000
University of Nevada-Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2023
Scholarships
$40,000
University of Nevada-Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2022
Scholarships
$40,000
University of Nevada Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2021
Scholarships
$25,000
Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV · 2023
Capital improvements
$25,000
The Empowerment Center · Reno, NV · 2023
Construction program
$25,000
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe · Truckee, CA · 2022
Healthy pets medical costs
$25,000
Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV · 2022
Capital improvements
$25,000
Sky Tavern · Reno, NV · 2021
Snowmaking capital campaign
$20,000
Experience Education Dba Brain Health Leadership Foundation · Reno, NV · 2023
Reno fire department ptsd assistance
$20,000
Domestic Violence Resource · Reno, NV · 2022
Emergency services
$20,000
Care Chest of Sierra Neavda · Reno, NV · 2021
Medical resource programs
$20,000
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe · Truckee, CA · 2021
Healthy pets medical costs and other programs
$20,000
Nevada Discovery Museum · Reno, NV · 2021
Underserved financial aid
$16,772
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Reno, NV · 2023
Equipment and furnishings
$15,000
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe · Truckee, CA · 2023
Healthy pets medical costs
$15,000
Assistance League of Reno-Sparks · Reno, NV · 2022
Food pantry program
$15,000
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting · Reno, NV · 2022
Pbs reno curiosity classroom
$15,000
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada · Reno, NV · 2022
Low-income families program support
$15,000
Nevada Discovery Museum · Reno, NV · 2022
Underserved students financial aid
$15,000
Domestic Violence Resource Center · Reno, NV · 2021
Emergency services for survivors
$15,000
The Children'S Cabinet · Reno, NV · 2021
Client emergency needs fund
$12,500
Truckee Meadows Community · Reno, NV · 2023
Scholarships
$10,000
Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary · Carson City, NV · 2023
Fence replacement
$10,000
Care Chest of Sierra Nevada · Reno, NV · 2023
Medical resource programs
$10,000
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting · Reno, NV · 2023
Pbs reno curiosity classroom
$10,000
Walker Basis Conservancy · Reno, NV · 2023
Stem education
$10,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada · Reno, NV · 2022
Computer equipment
$10,000
Northern Nevada Rave Family Foundation · Sparks, NV · 2022
Respite care program
$10,000
Truckee Meadows Community · Reno, NV · 2022
Scholarships
$10,000
Urban Roots Garden Classrooms · Reno, NV · 2022
Farm-based education for at-risk students
$10,000
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting · Reno, NV · 2021
Pbs reno curiosity classroom
$10,000
Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation · Reno, NV · 2021
Scholarships
$8,300
Least Resistance Training Concepts · Stagecoach, NV · 2023
Equipment
$7,500
Great Basin College Foundation · Elko, NV · 2023
Scholarships
$7,500
Western Nevada College Foundation · Carson City, NV · 2023
Scholarships
$7,500
Great Basin College Foundation · Elko, NV · 2022
Scholarships
$7,500
Western Nevada College Foundation · Carson City, NV · 2022
Scholarships
$7,500
Great Basin College Foundation · Elko, NV · 2021
Scholarships
$7,500
Western Nevada College Foundation · Carson City, NV · 2021
Scholarships
$5,000
Special Recreation Services · Reno, NV · 2023
Scholarships
$5,000
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation · Incline Village, NV · 2023
Cooling equipment
$5,000
Good Shepherds Clothes Closet · Sparks, NV · 2022
Clothes for the needy
$5,000
Safe Talk for Teens · Reno, NV · 2022
Youth advisory services
$5,000
Institute of Range and the American Mustang · Hot Springs, SD · 2021
Hay assistance
$5,000
Safe Talk for Teens · Reno, NV · 2021
Youth advisory services
$5,000
Special Recreation Services · Reno, NV · 2021
Camp scholarships
$2,500
American Red Cross · Reno, NV · 2023
Hurricane relief
$2,500
Douglas Animal Welfare Group · Gardnerville, NV · 2023
Medical assistance for animals
$2,500
Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows · Reno, NV · 2023
Scholarship program
$2,500
All About Equine Animal Rescue · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2022
General assistance
$2,500
Douglas Animal Welfare Group · Gardnerville, NV · 2022
Medical assistance for animals
$2,500
Friends in Service Helping · Carson City, NV · 2022
Client services support
$2,500
Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows · Reno, NV · 2022
Scholarship program
$2,500
University of Nevada-Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2022
Unr pack provisions
$2,500
Douglas Animal Welfare Group · Gardnerville, NV · 2021
Medical assistance for animals
$2,500
Friends in Service Helping Emergency Referral Service · Carson City, NV · 2021
Client services support
$2,500
Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows · Reno, NV · 2021
Live your dream award and scholarship program support
$2,500
University of Nevada Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2021
Living with fire program suppor
$2,500
University of Nevada Reno Foundation · Reno, NV · 2021
Pack provisions food support

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