Robert S & Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation
EIN 880346537 Private Foundation
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
$3.9M
113 grants · $488K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
21%
balanced · 17/81 multi-year
repeat
$18.9M
Assets (2023)
81
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Michael J Melarkey
Phone
(775) 742-3127
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
No specific form is required for initial request. Applicants will be provided formal application if the foundation has an interest in the request.
Restrictions
Grants are generally limited to programs that can be shown to have some benefit to children, and to programs in the Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, areas
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $721K | $15.7M | $2.1M | 25 |
| 2020 | $747K | $19.9M | $1.1M | 30 |
| 2021 | $864K | $21.9M | $3.1M | 24 |
| 2022 | $830K | $17.6M | $785K | 19 |
| 2023 | $745K | $18.9M | $387K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 113 grants on record
Minimum
$725
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$35K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (113 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Southern NV | Las Vegas, NV | $200,000 | JA Inspiration Center - capital campaign | 2021 |
| YMCA of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $125,000 | PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | RENO, NV | $100,000 | ART COLLECTION/HANDS ON | 2020 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | RENO, NV | $100,000 | Art Collection/Family Program | 2021 |
| Renown Heath Foundation | Reno, NV | $100,000 | Children's Hospital | 2021 |
| Diocese of Reno | Reno, NV | $100,000 | School upgrades | 2022 |
| First Tee | Reno, NV | $100,000 | Golf course acquisition | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nv | Las Vegas, NV | $100,000 | JA inspiration center campaign | 2022 |
| Little Flower School | Reno, NV | $100,000 | Capital campaign | 2022 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | $100,000 | Collection/hands on program | 2022 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | $100,000 | Renown children's hospital | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern NV | Las Vegas, NV | $100,000 | JA Inspiration Center - capital campaign | 2023 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | RENO, NV | $100,000 | Art Collection/Hands on Program | 2023 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | RENO, NV | $100,000 | General Support | 2023 |
| The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | $100,000 | Bathroom Remodal: St. Francis De Sales | 2023 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $100,000 | College of Business | 2023 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | RENO, NV | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum | RENO, NV | $100,000 | EXHIBIT | 2016 |
| Grant A. Gift Autism Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $90,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| Tahoe Fund | Tahoe City, CA | $65,000 | CAMPAIGN/TRAIL/PROGRAM SUPPORT/GOLD STEWARDSHIP CIRCLE | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Cure 4 the Kids Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $50,000 | PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM | 2020 |
| DRI Foundation | RENO, NV | $50,000 | GREEN BOX PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Collaborative Center Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $50,000 | Building Conversion - gym | 2021 |
| Cure 4 the Kids Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $50,000 | Physical Therapy Program | 2021 |
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