Entek Foundation
Entek Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including operations, health, trails and recreation, and education, as well as a longevity program.
Entek Foundation at a glance
In short: Entek Foundation gave $1.5M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,465,388
- +1853.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +1400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,693
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $39,904
- -89.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Entek Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 Augusta Canyon Way, Las Vegas, NV 89141
Phone: (503) 931-1162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Entek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point USA ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($24,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 7% to California, 5% to Oregon, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Entek Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Support Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | Longevity Program | $250,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Valencia, CA | Support Operations | $100,000 |
| Build Lebanon Trails Lebanon, OR | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory Alrington, VA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $24,000 |
| BCI Foundation Washington, DC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| La Pine Activity Center La Pine, OR | Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Lebanon High School Lebanon, OR | New Classroom Curriculum | $5,888 |
| La Pine Chamber of Commerce La Pine, OR | La Pine Frontier Days | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,904 | $1,133,020 | $1,467,836 | $1,465,388 | 15 | $1,465,388 | $12,982 | $9,742 |
| 2023 | $374,720 | $452,715 | $77,995 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $2,715 | $6,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Entek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizational operations, a longevity program, scholarships, school curriculum, and a community trail.
Among its grantees, Build Lebanon Trails describes its mission as developing and maintaining trails and related facilities for community enjoyment, recreation, health, and safety. The David Horowitz Freedom Center describes its mission as defending free societies. The Falcon Foundation says it provides scholarships to help young people attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, while Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it provides beds to children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,465,388. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to Turning Point USA for support operations; $250,000 to Mayo Clinic for a longevity program; and $100,000 to the David Horowitz Freedom Center for support operations. Other grants included $25,000 to Build Lebanon Trails for support operations, $24,000 to an individual recipient High School for a scholarship fund, and $10,000 to BCI Foundation for scholarships. The Falcon Foundation and Sleep in Heavenly Peace each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry Keith is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Entek Foundation is led by Larry Keith, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Keith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Entek Foundation
How much does Entek Foundation give each year?
Entek Foundation gave $1.5M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
What is Entek Foundation's typical grant size?
Entek Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $97,693, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Entek Foundation give grants?
Entek Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Oregon (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lebanon, OR (4 grants) and La Pine, OR (2 grants).
Does Entek Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Entek Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Entek Foundation's largest grantees?
Entek Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point USA ($1,000,000), Mayo Clinic ($250,000) and David Horowitz Freedom Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($24,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Entek Foundation?
Entek Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Entek Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizational operations, a longevity program, scholarships, school curriculum, and a community trail. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Entek Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Entek Foundation's EIN?
Entek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2569375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Entek Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Entek Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/entek-foundation-morg_090412718f3846cdb28a45828f3fbd4b
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