The Frank Offenhauser Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnemucca, Nevada · EIN 47-4472637 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$252K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary | Imlay, NV | Operating | $70,000 |
| Humboldt County School District - Communities in Schools of Nevada | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $50,000 |
| Family Support Center of Northern Nevada | Winnemucca, NV | Operating -capital expenditure for vehicle | $30,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Humboldt County Inc | Winnemucca, NV | Operating -capital expenditure for flooring | $25,000 |
| Larena Bengoa Run Ride Or Walk for the Cure | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $16,000 |
| Great Basin Arts and Entertainment | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $10,000 |
| Albert Lowry High School - Joshua Rose Memorial Scholarship | Winnemucca, NV | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $5,000 |
| Euskaldunak Danak Bat | Winnemucca, NV | Operating - for fundraiser | $4,000 |
| Albert Lowry High School - Sober Graduation Party | Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $351,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349102917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4472637
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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