The Frank Offenhauser Foundation
The Frank Offenhouser Foundation is a private foundation based in Winnemucca, Nevada. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to local nonprofit organizations; that filing also says the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frank Offenhauser Foundation gave $253K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,500
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,955
- -80.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $5,775,459
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Frank Offenhauser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 95, Winnemucca, NV 89446
Phone: (775) 224-4337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank Offenhauser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary ($70K). Together the top 9 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nevada. The listed 2024 recipients were in Winnemucca or Imlay, Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frank Offenhauser Foundation gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2024) to $351K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary Imlay, NV | Operating | $70,000 |
| Humboldt County School District - Communities in Schools of Nevada Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $50,000 |
| Family Support Center of Northern Nevada Winnemucca, NV | Operating -Capital Expenditure for Vehicle | $30,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Humboldt County Inc Winnemucca, NV | Operating -Capital Expenditure for Flooring | $25,000 |
| Larena Bengoa Run Ride or Walk for the Cure Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $16,000 |
| Great Basin Arts and Entertainment Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $10,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Winnemucca, NV | Operating | $5,000 |
| Euskaldunak Danak Bat Winnemucca, NV | Operating - for Fundraiser | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,775,459 | $175,776 | $391,319 | $252,500 | 11 | $252,500 | $164,949 | $300,795 |
| 2023 | $5,991,002 | $5,456,671 | $479,067 | $351,000 | 3 | $351,000 | $91,572 | $293,141 |
| 2022 | $1,013,398 | $1,013,398 | — | — | — | — | $43,416 | $45,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank Offenhauser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301K for 2024 — 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 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to local nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations serving a range of purposes, including wildlife care, education, community services, religious activities, arts and entertainment, and senior services.
One recipient, Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, describes its mission as rescuing and rehabilitating injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife for release, providing a permanent center for non-releasable and exotic animals, and offering educational programming with animals, the center, and local schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $252,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median of $16,000. Notable grants included $70,000 to Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, $50,000 to Humboldt County School District – Communities in Schools of Nevada, and $30,000 each to Family Support Center of Northern Nevada and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
In 2023, it reported three grants totaling $351,000. Its 2022 filing reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Terry Boyle, president; Cheryl Offenhouser, vice president; Loren Hunewill, vice president; John Iroz, secretary/treasurer; and John Doyle, vice president.
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation is led by Terry Boyle, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Boyle
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Cheryl Offenhauser
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
John Doyle
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Loren Hunewill
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
John Iroz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank Offenhauser (2020) — President
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Terry Boyle (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Frank Offenhauser Foundation
How much does The Frank Offenhauser Foundation give each year?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation gave $253K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $351K across 3 grants.
What is The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $22,955, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frank Offenhauser Foundation give grants?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winnemucca, NV (8 grants).
Does The Frank Offenhauser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary ($70,000), Humboldt County School District - Communities in Schools of Nevada ($50,000) and Family Support Center of Northern Nevada ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank Offenhauser Foundation?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (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.
What does The Frank Offenhauser Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to local nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank Offenhauser Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's EIN?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4472637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank Offenhauser Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Frank Offenhauser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-frank-offenhauser-foundation-morg_6bec969365a140aabf2c1b1dd46f457c
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