The David and Elva Sinai Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Reno, NV EIN: 27-2997430

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $91K.

Key facts about The David and Elva Sinai Foundation

In short: The David and Elva Sinai Foundation gave $186K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-2997430
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$185,854
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$92,927
Median grant
$92,927
Total assets
$3,318,626
Primary geography
Nevada (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+4.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$186K

+0.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$93K

+0.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Elva Sinai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The David and Elva Sinai Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

RenoSan Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2023) to $190K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $186K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Renown Health Foundation: $176KRenown Health Foundation$176KAll May See Foundation: $10KAll May See Foundation$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Renown Health Foundation ($176K). Together the top 2 received $186K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renown Health Foundation Reno, NVPediatric Ophthalmology$175,854
All May See Foundation San Francisco, CAPreservation of Sight$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,318,626$3,172,657$3,409,030
Revenue$197,953$28,895$106,761
Expenses$251,089$242,174$242,376
Qualifying Distributions$185,854$184,988$190,230
Net Investment Income$90,563$71,144$102,328
Distributable Amount$187,610$179,854$186,105

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David Reese

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $14K (2020) → $26K (2024)

  • James P. Pace

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    $3K (2023) → $11K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Theodore Schroader (2020–2023) — Trsutee

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

David Reese — Trustee: $26KDavid ReeseTrustee$26KJames P Pace — Trustee: $11KJames P PaceTrustee$11K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to David Reese (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The David and Elva Sinai Foundation

How much does The David and Elva Sinai Foundation give each year?

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation gave $186K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 2 grants.

How large is The David and Elva Sinai Foundation?

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does The David and Elva Sinai Foundation operate?

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation has awarded grants in California, Nevada.

What is The David and Elva Sinai Foundation's EIN?

The David and Elva Sinai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2997430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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