La Chiave Foundation Inc
La Chiave Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $293K.
La Chiave Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,794,797
- Revenue (2025)
- $324,673
- Net investment income (2025)
- $293,433
- Expenses (2025)
- $31,240
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,794,797 | $324,673 | $31,240 | $293,433 | $380,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Chiave Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Chiave Foundation Inc is led by Michael Melarkey, Director & President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Melarkey
Director & President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ferraro
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Ferraro
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Melarkey
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 La Chiave Foundation Inc
How large is La Chiave Foundation Inc?
La Chiave Foundation Inc reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $325K.
How much is La Chiave Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, La Chiave Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $380K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is La Chiave Foundation Inc's EIN?
La Chiave Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4149477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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