EL Wiegand Foundation

EIN 942839372 Private Foundation

San Francisco, CA 94104 |(775) 333-0310

Total Given 2021–2024
$33.3M
20 grants · $8.3M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$500K
typical big bets · $155K–$3.1M
grant size
38%
supporter · 5/13 multi-year
repeat
$154.5M
Assets (2024)
13
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person Kristen Avansino President Exec Dir
Phone (775) 333-0310
Deadlines Inquiries are accepted throughout the year.
How to Apply Prospective applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry which briefly describes the organization and the proposed request, including a summary budget, timeline and impact statement. The Letter of Inquiry is reviewed by staff to determine if the proposal warrants further consideration by the Foundation. If, after staff consideration, it is determined that the proposal warrants further review, a numbered Application for Grant form is forwarded to the applicant. The applicant completes the application in accordance with instructions included in the informational booklet and returns it to the Foundation for a more detailed consideration. Applicants are notified of specific submission deadlines upon receipt of an Application for Grant form.
Restrictions The Foundation awards grants to qualified charitable organizations in the areas of arts and cultural affairs, civic and community affairs, education, health and medical research and public affairs. Except where initiated by the Foundation, grants are primarily reviewed within the western United States, including Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Arizona and Washington. To foster the religious beliefs of E. L. Wiegand, a portion of the annual grants is made to Roman Catholic charitable institutions. Institutions are to be in existence a minimum of five years.Proposals for endowment, debt reduction, ordinary operations, general fund raising, emergency funding, multi-year funding, productions of documentaries, films or media presentations, direct or indirect loans, or for the benefit of specific individuals are excluded from consideration.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2021 $5.2M $162.1M $6.5M 2
2022 $7.5M $127.4M $7.5M 3
2023 $11.3M $133.4M $5.5M 8
2024 $9.3M $154.5M $6.3M 7

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 20 grants on record

Minimum
$70K
25th Pctl
$155K
Median
$500K
Average
$1.7M
75th Pctl
$3.1M
Maximum
$6.1M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (20 total)

Purpose
See Grant Statement See Grant Statement, NV $6,122,543 See Grant Statement 2022
See Grant Statement See Grant Statement, NV $5,671,450 See Grant Statement 2023
See Grant Statement See Grant Statement, NV $4,907,258 See Grant Statement 2024
See Statement 19 See Grant Statement, NV $4,451,668 See Grant Statement 2021
Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV $3,467,272 General Support 2023
Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV $3,000,000 General Support 2024
University of Nevada Reno Fdn Reno, NV $1,312,375 E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center 2022
Cleveland Clinic Nevada Las Vegas, NV $750,000 Keep Memory Alive 2023
Sage Ridge School Reno, NV $700,000 Student Activity Center 2021
National Automobile Museum Reno, NV $500,000 General Support 2023
Cleveland Clinic Nevada Las Vegas, NV $500,000 Keep Memory Alive 2024
Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA $500,000 Wade Academic Center Wing 2024
San Francisco Ballet Association San Francisco, CA $420,931 General Support 2023
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA $290,000 General Support 2023
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN $156,600 Summer institute for medical students 2023
Artown Reno, NV $150,000 Martha Graham Performance 2024
Washington Legal Foundation Washington, DC $150,000 50th Annivesary Rebrand 2024
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN $79,380 Summer institute for medical students 2024
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN $72,500 Summer institute for medical students 2022
Artown Reno, NV $69,750 General Support 2023

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