The Draney Family Foundation
The Draney Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $741K. Net investment income was $37K.
The Draney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Draney Family Foundation gave $741K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $106K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $741,431
- +504.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $105,919
- +850.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Draney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Great Horizons - Robert & Nellie Draney Foundation (DAF) ($660K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $741K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Draney Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 854% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $741K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $741K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Horizons - Robert & Nellie Draney Foundation (DAF) Kansas City, MO | To Support Organization's Objectives | $619,843 |
| Great Horizons - Robert & Nellie Draney Foundation (DAF) Kansas City, MO | To Support Organization's Objectives | $40,000 |
| Friends of CASA Hogar Boulder City, NV | To Support Organization's Objectives | $34,288 |
| Children's Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | To Support Organization's Objectives | $30,000 |
| Clark County School Districtboulder City High Boulder City, NV | To Support Public Education | $8,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada Henderson, NV | To Support Organization's Objectives | $5,000 |
| Public Education Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support Public Education | $4,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $48,823 | $760,630 | $741,431 | 7 | $749,008 | $37,201 | $39,072 |
| 2022 | $761,807 | $103,047 | $133,370 | $122,600 | 11 | $123,900 | $93,577 | $59,790 |
| 2021 | $792,130 | $135,212 | $149,508 | $137,000 | 4 | $138,468 | $124,172 | $71,358 |
| 2020 | $806,426 | $4,717 | $87,899 | $77,750 | 6 | — | $12,053 | $59,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Draney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Draney Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donna T. Saunders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Draney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Taylor Draney
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Draney Family Foundation
How much does The Draney Family Foundation give each year?
The Draney Family Foundation gave $741K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $123K across 11 grants.
What is The Draney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Draney Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $105,919, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Draney Family Foundation give grants?
The Draney Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants) and Boulder City, NV (2 grants).
Does The Draney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Draney Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Objectives" (5 grants).
Who are The Draney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Draney Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Great Horizons - Robert & Nellie Draney Foundation (DAF) ($659,843 across 2 grants), Friends of CASA Hogar ($34,288) and Children's Miracle Network ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Draney Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Draney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Draney Family Foundation's EIN?
The Draney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2654475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Draney Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Draney Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-draney-family-foundation-morg_9c8556bc774443da9a2c63ec8aafbd1c
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