Private Foundation · NV
E L Wiegand Foundation
Reno, NV · EIN 942839372 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$154.5M
Total Giving
$16.2M
Grants on File
3
Average Grant
$5.4M
Giving Radius
Where E L Wiegand Foundation Has Given
Section I
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.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
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 fundraising, 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.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Statement, NV | $4.5M | 2021 |
| See Grant Statement, NV | $6.1M | 2022 |
| See Grant Statement, NV | $5.7M | 2023 |
3 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129.9M | $6.7M | $5.5M | $12.2M |
| 2022 | $132.6M | $6.9M | $7.5M | $9.5M |
| 2021 | $162.1M | $7.7M | $6.5M | $8.9M |
| 2020 | $138.9M | $6.5M | $5.0M | $6.9M |
| 2019 | $123.5M | $5.9M | $5.8M | $6.6M |
| 2015 | $124.8M | $6.3M | $4.6M | $6.2M |
| 2014 | $130.3M | $6.3M | $6.1M | $5.2M |
| 2013 | $130.5M | $5.8M | $6.9M | $14.2M |
| 2012 | $115.9M | $5.7M | $5.3M | $6.6M |
| 2011 | $115.9M | $5.7M | $5.9M | $4.6M |