The Sycamore Fund
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 13-3636179 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$478K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 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
71% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable contribution | $87,000 |
| Opportunity Vill Fdn | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Seaside | Seaside, CA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Ch | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | Henderson, NV | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Columbia, MD | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $27,500 |
| Pbs Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Poker Gives | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Clearity Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Peace of Mind Dog Rescue | Pacific Grove, CA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Nine Lives Cat Kitten Rescue | Redwood City, CA | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| No One Left Behind | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $421,050 | 9 |
| 2023 | $177,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349103834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3636179
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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