The E L Cord Foundation
EIN 366072793
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$23.3M
180 grants · $2.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$16K
typical small grants · $10K–$30K
grant size
32%
supporter · 43/135 multi-year
repeat
$74.2M
Assets (2023)
135
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE EL CORD FOUNDATION
Phone
(775) 323-0373
Deadlines
ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE HOME OFFICE. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THIS IS DESCRIBED AS THE THE "CORD FOUNDATION BROCHURE".
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.2M | $63.8M | $1.8M | 1 |
| 2017 | $2.6M | $70.6M | $3.6M | 1 |
| 2018 | $3.3M | $63.3M | $5.8M | 1 |
| 2019 | N/A | $73.1M | $5.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.5M | $80.8M | $8.4M | 1 |
| 2021 | $4.5M | $87.3M | $9.9M | 1 |
| 2022 | $3.0M | $68.6M | $5.8M | 87 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $74.2M | $3.7M | 88 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 180 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$16K
Average
$129K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$4.5M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (180 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule E | Reno, NV | $4,532,500 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| See Schedule E | Reno, NV | $3,454,500 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| See Schedule E | Reno, NV | $3,279,200 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| See Schedule E | See Schedule E, NV | $3,166,500 | Charitable | 2016 |
| See Schedule E | Reno, NV | $2,616,250 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $625,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $355,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Sky Tavern | Reno, NV | $250,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Pbs Reno | Reno, NV | $210,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | $210,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Pbs Reno | Reno, NV | $185,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | $175,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Reno, NV | $130,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | $125,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Desert Research Institute Foundation | Reno, NV | $120,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Artown | Reno, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| National Automobile Museum | Reno, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Artown | Reno, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | McCarran, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Nevada Military Support Alliance | Reno, NV | $72,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |