The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 88-0241424 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $265,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Tee of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Construction project support | $600,000 |
| Desert Research Institute | Reno, NV | Innovation Reasearch Program Endowment | $500,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General Operations & Endowment | $350,000 |
| Artown | Reno, NV | Program Support | $265,000 |
| Bishop Museum | Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Hawaii Justice Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Endowment | $250,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Big Brother and Sisters of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Mentoring Program | $20,000 |
| PBS Reno | Reno, NV | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Reno Dance Company | Reno, NV | Nutcracker Outreach Tour | $15,000 |
| New Reno Little Theater | Reno, NV | Production Support | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | Family Assistance Fund | $10,000 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | Reno, NV | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Reno-Sparks | Reno, NV | Operations School Bell | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,805,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $3,805,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $1,177,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600489349100245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0241424
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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