The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 54-6807824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$26,615
Total assets$64.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Stuarts Congress of Country Music | Philadelphia, MS | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $700,000 |
| Nashville Steam Preservation Society Inc | Nashville, TN | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $200,000 |
| Links for Life | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $75,000 |
| Assistance League of Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $65,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $50,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $45,000 |
| Illuminations Center for Dyslexia | Meridian, MS | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $34,000 |
| Adakc | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $30,000 |
| David J Drakulich Art Foundation | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $27,700 |
| Note-Able Musical Therapy | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $27,000 |
| Mare Therapeutic Riding Center | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $26,615 |
| Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $21,583 |
| Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $19,250 |
| Crossroads Christian Fellowship | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $8,500 |
| Bakersfield Angels | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $5,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum | Balboa Island, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $5,000 |
| Project 150 | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $5,000 |
| Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $2,000 |
| Awaken Inc | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $1,000 |
| Sherman Library & Gardens | Corona Del Mar, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $500 |
| Kern Dance Alliance | Bakersfield, CA | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,348,173 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,803,452 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6807824
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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