E L Wiegand Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 94-2839372 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.2M
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$168.4M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JoAnna Tote Secretary Treas |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 West Liberty Street Suite 200, Reno NV 89501 |
| Phone | 7753330310 |
| Form and materials | Prospective applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry which briefly describes the organization and the proposed request, including a summary budget, timeline and impact statement. The Letter of Inquiry is reviewed by staff to determine if the proposal warrants further consideration by the Foundation. If, after staff consideration, it is determined that the proposal warrants further review, a numbered Application for Grant form is forwarded to the applicant. The applicant completes the application in accordance with instructions included in the informational booklet and returns it to the Foundation for a more detailed consideration. Applicants are notified of specific submission deadlines upon receipt of an Application for Grant form. |
| Deadlines | Inquiries are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards grants to qualified charitable organizations in the areas of arts and cultural affairs, civic and community affairs, education, health and medical research and public affairs. Except where initiated by the Foundation, grants are primarily reviewed within the western United States, including Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Arizona and Washington. To foster the religious beliefs of E. L. Wiegand, a portion of the annual grants is made to Roman Catholic charitable institutions. Institutions are to be in existence a minimum of five years.Proposals for endowment, debt reduction, ordinary operations, general fund raising, emergency funding, multi-year funding, productions of documentaries, films or media presentations, direct or indirect loans, or for the benefit of specific individuals are excluded from consideration. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($6,232,165). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Ballet Association | San Francisco, CA | Program Support/2026 Season | $558,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | Nutcracker | $500,000 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | San Francisco, CA | E. L. Wiegand Robotics Lab | $500,000 |
| Newton Learning Center | Reno, NV | Classroom Furniture/Equip | $267,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Emerging Scientist Program | $225,000 |
| Sisters of St Dominic Congregation | San Rafael, CA | Electric Transit Vehicle/Lifts | $113,000 |
| SAFE House Inc | Henderson, NV | Emergency Shelter Furnishings | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,232,165 | 8 |
| 2023 | $4,907,258 | 7 |
| 2022 | $5,671,450 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600699349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2839372
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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