The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Established in 1988, it operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic support across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
-12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+223.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+69.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$173K
+90.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Higher education
- Youth development
- The arts
- Health care
- The environment
- Education
- Human services
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in arts education, arts and culture, and creative endeavors.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively distributes grants across its priority areas, with a significant portion directed toward education and arts-related initiatives.
Grant Range
Range:** $2,500 to $1,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $15,648,494
Total Annual Giving: $3,805,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,648,494 | $17,855,592 | $17,345,507 |
| Revenue | $2,515,088 | $829,314 | $1,318,443 |
| Expenses | $4,092,033 | $1,423,417 | $1,433,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,919,269 | $1,282,281 | $1,274,224 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,384,997 | $697,909 | $1,175,089 |
| Distributable Amount | $822,374 | $903,160 | $993,676 |
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
92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Melarkey | President | 16 | $50,000 |
| Dick Gilbert partial year | Secretary | 8 | $30,000 |
| Gregory Ferraro | Trustee | 8 | $40,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 165 W Liberty St Ste 110, Reno, NV 89501-1901
Telephone: 775-221-8004
EIN: 88-0241424
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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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