The Jack Van Sickle Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada, established in 2006. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on charitable grantmaking in the western United States.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to use all income from investments to further charitable purposes through grantmaking. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Health Care
The foundation has demonstrated support for specific initiatives including school general funds, park maintenance, and community recreation facilities.
Grantmaking
Additional grantees have included Plumas Tennis Center, Swope Middle School, Spanish Springs Elementary, and Boys & Girls Club of Truckee.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,831,882
- Total Giving: $542,600
- Total Revenues: $586,068
- Total Expenses: $742,180
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PRINGLE | PRES/SEC/TRE | 1 | $123,500 |
| LEO BERGIN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $20,000 |
| MARK KNOBEL | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $20,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 646 Humboldt Street, Reno, NV 89509
Phone: (775) 329-7800
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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