Robert R Banks Foundation Inc
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 94-3221616 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVE PETERSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD BLDG C-20, RENO NV 89509 |
| Phone | 7753220673 |
| Form and materials | CURRENT IRS FORM 990, MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AUDITED IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED), IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, PROGRAM NARRATIVE AND GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS MUST BE FROM 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING CHILDREN |
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
0% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley | Yerington, NV | Youth services | $20,000 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | Gardnerville, NV | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Moms on the Run | Reno, NV | Youth services | $15,000 |
| The 1701 Group | Reno, NV | Youth services | $15,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | General support | $10,000 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | Reno, NV | Youth services | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Youth services | $8,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Reno, NV | Youth services | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $174,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621909349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3221616
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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