Jack Van Sickle Foundation
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 20-1292268 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$543K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | General fund | $100,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Incline Village, NV | Maint of van sickle bi-state park | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | General fund | $30,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | General fund | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation | Reno, NV | Fleischmann planetarium | $25,000 |
| Washoe Legal Services | Reno, NV | Doors to equal justice | $25,000 |
| Great Basin Observatory | Baker, NV | Outreach and education | $20,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | General fund | $20,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General fund | $20,000 |
| Step 2 | Reno, NV | General fund | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ely | Ely, NV | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca | Winnemucca, NV | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tah | Kings Beach, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | General fund | $10,000 |
| Knpb | Reno, NV | General fund | $10,000 |
| Reno Rescue | Reno, NV | General fund | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-damonte ranch high school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-nancy gomes elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-huffaker elem school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-robert mcqueen high school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-nick poulakidas elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-jerry whitehead elementary | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-sky ranch middle school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-sarah winnemucca elem sch | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-swope middle school | $10,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Gen fund-turning point | $10,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Park Foundation | Reno, NV | Plumas tennis center renovations | $5,100 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | General fund | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Reno, NV | General fund | $5,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Reno, NV | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nevada Hands and Voices | Sparks, NV | General fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $542,600 | 32 |
| 2023 | $511,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532689349101603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1292268
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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