The John C Kish Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 73-1688377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.3M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
60% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Cirkish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $393,070 |
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $170,000 |
| Blue Bridges Inc | Swampscott, MA | Unrestricted general support | $158,000 |
| Hilltop Tabernacle Church | Chula Vista, CA | Unrestricted general support | $150,000 |
| Wilson University | Elk Grove, CA | Unrestricted general support | $120,000 |
| Battlefield Apostolic Church | Naples, TX | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Blue Heart Ministries | Gorham, IL | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Jesus Name Church | Carthage, MO | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Grandview Pentecostal Church | Grand Junction, CO | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| Acts Lighthouse Ministries | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $80,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $61,400 |
| Rebel Hockey Club | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $54,000 |
| Utah Symphony | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $50,000 |
| Ballet West | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $50,000 |
| Peoples Health Clinic | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $50,000 |
| Landmark Pentecostal Church | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $50,000 |
| Nv School of the Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $45,000 |
| Soul Dog Rescue Shelter | For Lupton, CO | Unrestricted general support | $40,000 |
| The Center | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $38,000 |
| Utah State University Swaner Preserve | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $35,000 |
| Park City Performance | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $35,000 |
| Faith Mountain Pentecostal Church | El Cajon, CA | Unrestricted general support | $35,000 |
| Lv Area Council | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $32,000 |
| US Speedskating | Kearns, UT | Unrestricted general support | $30,000 |
| Unlv Football Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $30,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted general support | $30,000 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $30,000 |
| Bethel Tabernacle Church | Niles, MI | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Kpcw | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Athens, GA | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| The Rock Church | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Unlv Hockey Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Darren Waller Foundation | Florence, KY | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Barn Buddies | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Summit Community Gardens | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Wasatch County Sdf | Heber City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Board of Regents | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $15,030 |
| Italian American Civic League | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Softball League | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| Churchill Co Museum | Fallon, NV | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| Joyce Straus Foundation for the Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Mondays Dark | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Academy of Arts Careers Technology | Reno, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Souls Harbor Christian Academy | Belleview, FL | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Abundant Life Christian Center | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Pentecostal Church | Oakley, CA | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Hale Center Theater | Sandy, UT | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Nv Center for Humanity | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| North Valleys High School | Reno, NV | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Utah Donor Collaborative Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rehab Center of No Utah | Ogden, UT | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $6,500 |
| Korth Rebels Foundation | West Jordan, UT | Unrestricted general support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($450,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,300,000 | 85 |
| 2024 | $3,900,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $3,000,000 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101967
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1688377
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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