Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
The Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Established in 1994, it makes grants to private nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects benefiting needy children and seniors in Northern Nevada, particularly the Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe areas.
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation gave $138K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,000
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,615
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,343,846
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the completed application and supporting documents in the format specified by the Foundation. The 2024 filing states that grants are for public and private nonprofit organizations whose projects benefit needy children and seniors in Northern Nevada, specifically Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists deadlines 30 days before quarterly meetings in March, June, September, and November.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists deadlines 30 days before quarterly meetings in March, June, September, and November.
- Contact
Application contact: Maureen E Kachurak President
Mailing address: PO Box 33250, Reno, NV 89533
Phone: (775) 828-1433
Website: https://www.leonettefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
Who Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows ($25K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website limits its grants to projects benefiting needy children and seniors in Northern Nevada, specifically the Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe areas. All 2025 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation gives
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 323% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $156K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Reno, NV | To provide a variety of programs and sevices for youths. | $25,000 |
| Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet Sparks, NV | To bring free, clean clothing and essential hygiene items directly to individuals, families, and youth who need them most across northern Nevada. | $20,000 |
| Community Health Alliance Reno, NV | To provide comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care to the needy. | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | To provide support to those in need in the reno/sparks community as well as across rural Nevada. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada Sparks, NV | To provide nutritious meals across northern Nevada and the eastern California sierra to families in need. | $10,000 |
| Lead with Horses Reno, NV | To provide equine assisted education and psychotherapy and adaptive riding for children, youth, and adults. | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Las Vegas, NV | To grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. | $10,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum Reno, NV | To Provide Support for the Outreach Program | $10,000 |
| Tiny Toes Inc Reno, NV | To assist local families with a medically complex or critically ill child during long and/or out of state hospitalizations. | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Community Based Mentoring Program | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,343,846 | $199,601 | $248,687 | $138,000 | 13 | $191,826 | $151,676 | $141,404 |
| 2024 | $2,392,932 | $161,486 | $204,803 | $97,140 | 10 | $151,576 | $116,677 | $138,123 |
| 2023 | $2,436,249 | $-96,641 | $189,193 | $77,849 | 9 | $132,916 | $38,504 | $130,949 |
| 2022 | $2,722,083 | $115,471 | $153,002 | $32,601 | 2 | $82,185 | $63,506 | $138,130 |
| 2021 | $2,759,614 | $301,114 | $271,870 | $155,860 | 10 | $208,983 | $240,410 | $157,977 |
| 2020 | $2,730,370 | $125,021 | $153,270 | $43,248 | 6 | — | $71,517 | $147,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2025 — 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 Foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage inventive solutions to problems in contemporary society, with a focus on children and seniors in Northern Nevada. Its two stated priority areas are innovative approaches to improving quality of life for senior citizens, and services that enrich the health and well-being of children and youth who may not qualify for public-sector help. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community services. Community Health Alliance describes its mission as providing access to primary medical care and dental services for uninsured and underinsured people. Tiny Toes says it assists families of children with complex medical conditions, including with living and medically related travel expenses. Lead with Horses describes its work as supporting the development of children, youth, and adults through equine-assisted services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 13 grants totaling $138,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows; $20,000 to Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet; $15,000 to Community Health Alliance; and $10,000 each to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Lead with Horses, Make-A-Wish, and Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. Tiny Toes received $8,000. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Great Basin Outdoor School, and Note-Able Music Therapy Services each received $5,000.
The Foundation’s website says applications are considered by its board, which selects projects based on feasibility and significance. Applicants can obtain the grant application format from the Foundation. The 2024 filing states that applications and supporting documents should be submitted as an original plus five copies, and that the application must be completely filled out and signed by two authorized officers of the applicant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen Kachurak as president/director; Leo P. Bergin as vice president; and Robert S. Capurro, Lisa K. Anderson, and Brook Wickham as directors.
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation is led by Maureen Kachurak, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen Kachurak
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $49K (2025)
Brook Wickham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Lisa K. Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Robert S. Capurro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Leo P. Bergin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donna Davidson Peck (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Davidson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $49K, to Maureen Kachurak (President/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
How much does Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation give each year?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation gave $138K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 10 grants.
What is Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,615, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation give grants?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (10 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants).
Does Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows ($25,000), Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet ($20,000) and Community Health Alliance ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage inventive solutions to problems in contemporary society, with a focus on children and seniors in Northern Nevada. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation?
Submit the completed application and supporting documents in the format specified by the Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's EIN?
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3207139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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