A Fountain of Flounders Foundation
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mound House, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $3.
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation at a glance
In short: A Fountain of Flounders Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $16,163
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Fountain of Flounders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nevada Foundatiion ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A Fountain of Flounders Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 251% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Foundatiion Reno, NV | To support University of Nevada mens and womens rugby teams. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,163 | $3 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $3 | $796 |
| 2024 | $16,696 | $22 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $22 | $849 |
| 2023 | $20,407 | $11 | — | — | — | — | $11 | $1,105 |
| 2022 | $20,206 | $-44,244 | $101 | — | — | — | — | $1,603 |
| 2021 | $64,551 | $64,551 | — | — | — | — | $151 | $262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Fountain of Flounders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $796 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation is led by Gerald L Hurst, Director on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald L Hurst
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brent M Hurst (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Fountain of Flounders Foundation
How much does A Fountain of Flounders Foundation give each year?
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is A Fountain of Flounders Foundation?
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $796 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does A Fountain of Flounders Foundation operate?
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is A Fountain of Flounders Foundation's EIN?
A Fountain of Flounders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3710894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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