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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 73-1688377

The John C Kish Foundation

A private foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 85 grants and $3.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,300,000

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $34,370,884

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,900,000

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $32,642,146

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,000,000

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $33,479,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,000,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $33,333,893

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,300,040

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $41,302,835

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $39,841,274

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,800,000

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $38,551,089

Grants paid in 2025

85 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Social Cirkish FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $393,070
  2. UNLV FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $170,000
  3. Blue Bridges IncSwampscott, MA

    Unrestricted general support

    $158,000
  4. Hilltop Tabernacle ChurchChula Vista, CA

    Unrestricted general support

    $150,000
  5. Wilson UniversityElk Grove, CA

    Unrestricted general support

    $120,000
  6. Battlefield Apostolic ChurchNaples, TX

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  7. Park City Community FoundationPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  8. Smith Center for the Performing ArtsLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  9. Blue Heart MinistriesGorham, IL

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  10. Fidelity Jesus Name ChurchDiamond, MO

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  11. Grandview Pentecostal ChurchGrand Junction, CO

    Unrestricted general support

    $100,000
  12. Acts Lighthouse MinistriesLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $80,000
  13. Vegas Golden Knights FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $61,400
  14. Rebel Hockey ClubLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $54,000
  15. Utah SymphonySalt Lake City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  16. Ballet WestPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  17. Peoples Health ClinicPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  18. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  19. Volunteers of America - UtahSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  20. Save People Save WildlifePark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  21. Landmark Pentecostal ChurchSalt Lake City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  22. Engineers Without Borders USADenver, CO

    Unrestricted general support

    $50,000
  23. NV School of the ArtsLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $45,000
  24. Soul Dog Rescue ShelterFor Lupton, CO

    Unrestricted general support

    $40,000
  25. The CenterLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $38,000
  26. Utah State University Swaner PreservePark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $35,000
  27. Park City PerformancePark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $35,000
  28. Faith Mountain Pentecostal ChurchEl Cajon, CA

    Unrestricted general support

    $35,000
  29. LV Area CouncilLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $32,000
  30. US SpeedskatingKearns, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  31. UNLV Football FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  32. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  33. The Inn BetweenSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  34. Children's Tumor FoundationNew York, NY

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  35. Equality Utah FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $30,000
  36. Bethel Tabernacle ChurchNiles, MI

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  37. KPCWPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  38. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  39. Uga FoundationAthens, GA

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  40. The Rock ChurchLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  41. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  42. Stewardship UtahS Salt Lake, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $25,000
  43. UNLV Hockey FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  44. Tyler Robinson FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  45. Darren Waller FoundationFlorence, KY

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  46. Barn BuddiesLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  47. Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, CO

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  48. Summit Community GardensPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  49. Wasatch County SDFHeber City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  50. Live Like Sam FoundationPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  51. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $15,030
  52. Italian American Civic LeagueSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $15,000
  53. National Ability CenterPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $15,000
  54. Palm Springs Softball LeaguePalm Springs, CA

    Unrestricted general support

    $15,000
  55. Churchill Co MuseumFallon, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $15,000
  56. Joyce Straus Foundation for the ArtsLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  57. Mondays DarkLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  58. Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  59. Academy of Arts Careers TechnologyReno, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  60. Souls Harbor Christian AcademyBelleview, FL

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  61. Abundant Life Christian CenterLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  62. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  63. Cornerstone Pentecostal ChurchOakley, CA

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  64. Hale Center TheaterSandy, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  65. Win Win CharityLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  66. Foster KinshipLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  67. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  68. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  69. NV Center for HumanityLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  70. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  71. North Valleys High SchoolReno, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  72. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  73. Wild Horses of AmericaSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  74. Operation PawpulationMillcreek, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  75. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  76. Stewardship UtahS Salt Lake, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  77. Utah Donor Collaborative FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  78. Wildlife Rehab Center of No UtahOgden, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $10,000
  79. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $6,500
  80. Korth Rebels FoundationWest Jordan, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $5,000
  81. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $5,000
  82. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $5,000
  83. Individual

    Unrestricted general support

    $5,000
  84. Little P ProjectPark City, UT

    Unrestricted general support

    $5,000
  85. The Rock Christian AcademyLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted general support

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Youth development2 grants $413,07029% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $181,40013% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $140,00010% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $140,00010% of the total
  5. Religion1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation3 grants $99,0007% of the total
  7. 8 other causes16 grants $370,00026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nevada25 grants $1,191,970
  2. Utah28 grants $795,000
  3. California5 grants $330,000
  4. Colorado4 grants $210,000
  5. Massachusetts1 grant $158,000
  6. Illinois1 grant $100,000
  7. Missouri1 grant $100,000
  8. Texas1 grant $100,000
  9. New York2 grants $40,000
  10. Georgia1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mark BlouinPrincipal Hours 2Pay $50,000
  • H Matthew FrazierPrincipal Hours 2Pay $50,000
  • Melina NicolatusPrincipal Hours 2Pay $50,000

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