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, including groups working in youth services, food assistance, recreation, the arts, education, and human services.
Key facts about Jack Van Sickle Foundation
- EIN
- 20-1292268
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $542,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $16,956
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024)
- Total assets
- $8,831,882
- Primary geography
- Nevada (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Van Sickle Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jack Van Sickle Foundation's 32 itemized 2024 grants were Nevada (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (25 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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. 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.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$543K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+6.2% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association says its mission is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system and preserve recreational access to the Lake Tahoe region. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada describes its mission as feeding people today and working to solve hunger for tomorrow. The Nevada Museum of Art says it provides a forum for creative ideas and aspires to serve as a cultural resource for the community. STEP2 describes its work as providing substance-abuse treatment for women and children affected by addiction, poverty, and domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $542,600. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 2% went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 32 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,831,882 | $586,068 | $742,180 | $542,600 |
| 2023 | $8,987,994 | $412,377 | $712,375 | $511,000 |
| 2022 | $9,287,992 | $421,954 | $784,692 | $575,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,831,882 | $8,987,994 | $9,287,992 |
| Revenue | $586,068 | $412,377 | $421,954 |
| Expenses | $742,180 | $712,375 | $784,692 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $542,600 | $511,000 | $575,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $364,961 | $178,559 | $214,038 |
| Distributable Amount | $513,805 | $489,196 | $514,926 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Truckee ($100,000), Washoe County School District ($100,000 across 10 grants), Tahoe Rim Trail Association ($40,000).
| 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 |
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
Contact
Mailing address: 646 Humboldt St, Reno, NV 89509
Phone: (775) 329-7800
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jack Van Sickle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association says its mission is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system and preserve recreational access to the Lake Tahoe region. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada describes its mission as feeding people today and working to solve hunger for tomorrow. The Nevada Museum of Art says it provides a forum for creative ideas and aspires …
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Van Sickle Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does Jack Van Sickle Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 2% went to recipients in California.
What size grants does Jack Van Sickle Foundation award?
In 2024, Jack Van Sickle Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $543K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jack Van Sickle Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jack Van Sickle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 ↑
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