Helen Close Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 88-0214245 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KENNETH E STIEHA JR PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W LIBERTY STREET SUITE 1100, RENO NV 89501 |
| Phone | 7757866141 |
| Form and materials | SUMMARY OF NEED AND AMOUNT TO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO PRESCRIBED FORM BEING MADE AVAILABLE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE AVAILABLE PRIMARILY IN NEVADA AND ADJACENT CALIFORNIA COUNTIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | Summer camp for intercity youth and capital improvements | $82,715 |
| City of Sparks | Sparks, NV | Equipment replacement | $55,000 |
| Channel 5 Public Broadcasting | Reno, NV | Pbs reno curiosity classroom | $40,000 |
| University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary | Carson City, NV | Equipment and furnishings | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Smoke alarm provision | $17,000 |
| Assistance League of Reno-Sparks | Reno, NV | Food pantry program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Office furnishings | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Rave | Sparks, NV | Respite care scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Cabinet | Reno, NV | Client emergency needs fund | $15,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Community | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | Medical resource programs | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource | Reno, NV | Emergency services | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | Truckee, CA | Healthy pets medical costs | $10,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | Underserved financial aid | $10,000 |
| Walker Basis Conservancy | Reno, NV | STEM education | $10,000 |
| Western Nevada College Foundation | Carson City, NV | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Institute of Range and the American Mustang | Hot Springs, SD | Animal supplies | $5,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Reno, NV | Youth advisory services | $5,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Cooling equipment | $5,000 |
| Special Recreation Services Inc | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Nevada | Reno, NV | Protect habitat | $5,000 |
| All About Equine | El Dorado Hills, CA | Funding support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $412,215 | 23 |
| 2023 | $288,322 | 20 |
| 2022 | $307,885 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631839349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0214245
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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