How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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JoAnna Tote Secretary Treas
165 West Liberty Street Suite 200
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 333-0310
- Form and materials
- 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.
- Deadlines
- Inquiries are accepted throughout the year.
- 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.
Assets and giving by year
2020$4,451,668
2021$6,122,543
2022$5,671,450
2023$4,907,258
2024$6,232,165
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Tax year 2024
$6,232,165
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $168,378,503
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Tax year 2023
$4,907,258
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $154,478,589
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Tax year 2022
$5,671,450
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $129,923,065
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Tax year 2021
$6,122,543
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $132,567,354
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Tax year 2020
$4,451,668
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $162,053,300
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Individual
[individual]
$6,232,165
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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San Francisco Ballet AssociationSan Francisco, CA
Program Support/2026 Season
$558,000 -
Nevada Ballet TheatreLas Vegas, NV
Nutcracker
$500,000 -
St Ignatius College PreparatorySan Francisco, CA
E. L. Wiegand Robotics Lab
$500,000 -
Newton Learning CenterReno, NV
Classroom Furniture/Equip
$267,000 -
Individual
Emerging Scientist Program
$225,000 -
Sisters of St Dominic CongregationSan Rafael, CA
Electric Transit Vehicle/Lifts
$113,000 -
SAFE House IncHenderson, NV
Emergency Shelter Furnishings
$35,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Raymond C Avansino Jr EsqChair/CEO/CIO Hours 40Pay $420,000
- Marisa AvansinoV-Chair/Pres/ED Hours 25Pay $220,000
- Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr EsqTrustee Hours 3Pay $50,000
- Mario J GabelliTrustee Hours 3Pay $4,000
- Calgary A AvansinoV-Chair/Pres/ED Hours 25Pay $220,000
- Michael MelarkeyTrustee Hours 3Pay $100,000
- Robert Randick JrTrustee Hours 3Pay $50,000
- JoAnna ToteSect'y/Treas Hours 40Pay $243,716
The return
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- Troesh Family Foundation 33 grants Preselected only $6,877,833 giving