Jack Van Sickle Foundation
The Jack Van Sickle Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with examples spanning youth programs, food assistance, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and social services.
Jack Van Sickle Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack Van Sickle Foundation gave $543K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Nevada. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $542,600
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,956
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,831,882
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack Van Sickle 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: 646 Humboldt St, Reno, NV 89509
Phone: (775) 329-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Van Sickle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Truckee ($100K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 154 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jack Van Sickle Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $511K (2023) to $580K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Reno, NV | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association Incline Village, NV | Maint of Van Sickle Bi-State Park | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada Sparks, NV | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Reno, NV | General Fund | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation Reno, NV | Fleischmann Planetarium | $25,000 |
| Washoe Legal Services Reno, NV | Doors to Equal Justice | $25,000 |
| Great Basin Observatory Baker, NV | Outreach and Education | $20,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum Reno, NV | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,831,882 | $586,068 | $742,180 | $542,600 | 32 | $542,600 | $364,961 | $513,805 |
| 2023 | $8,987,994 | $412,377 | $712,375 | $511,000 | 32 | $511,000 | $178,559 | $489,196 |
| 2022 | $9,287,992 | $421,954 | $784,692 | $575,000 | 30 | $575,000 | $214,038 | $514,926 |
| 2021 | $9,650,730 | $1,661,273 | $772,317 | $580,000 | 31 | $580,000 | $516,711 | $601,912 |
| 2020 | $8,761,774 | $272,999 | $743,354 | $549,716 | 29 | — | $147,861 | $517,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Van Sickle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association describes its mission as maintaining and enhancing the Tahoe Rim Trail system and preserving recreational access to the Lake Tahoe region. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada says its mission is to feed people facing hunger and work toward solving hunger through community partnership.
Other 2024 grantees describe work with young people, families, and communities. The First Tee of Northern Nevada says it provides educational programs through golf to build character and promote healthy choices. STEP2 describes itself as a substance-abuse treatment program for women and their children. The Nevada Museum of Art says it provides a forum for creative ideas and aims to serve as a cultural resource for the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $542,600. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee for its general fund; $40,000 to Tahoe Rim Trail Association for maintenance of Van Sickle Bi-State Park; and $30,000 to Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its general fund.
Other notable 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Catholic Community Services of, The First Tee of Northern Nevada, University of Nevada Foundation, and Washoe Legal Services; and $20,000 each to Great Basin Observatory, Nevada Discovery Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, and STEP 2.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Pringle as president, secretary, and treasurer; Leo Bergin as trustee; and Mark Knobel as trustee.
Jack Van Sickle Foundation is led by David Pringle, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Pringle
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$124K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Leo Bergin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Mark Knobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to David Pringle (Pres/Sec/TRE). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jack Van Sickle Foundation
How much does Jack Van Sickle Foundation give each year?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation gave $543K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $511K across 32 grants.
What is Jack Van Sickle Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,956, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack Van Sickle Foundation give grants?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (25 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants).
Does Jack Van Sickle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Jack Van Sickle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack Van Sickle Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Truckee ($100,000), Washoe County School District ($100,000 across 10 grants) and Tahoe Rim Trail Association ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack Van Sickle Foundation?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $543K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $514K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack Van Sickle Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Van Sickle 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 Jack Van Sickle Foundation's EIN?
Jack Van Sickle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1292268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack Van Sickle 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 2020–2024
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