The John C Kish Foundation
The John C Kish Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing reports grants to recipients in multiple states, including Nevada, Utah, and California.
The John C Kish Foundation at a glance
In short: The John C Kish Foundation gave $3.3M across 85 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Nevada. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,300,000
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 85
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,824
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $34,370,884
- +5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (26 of 84, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John C Kish Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3275 E Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John C Kish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Social Cirkish Foundation ($393K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
381 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 381 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 26% to Utah, 10% to California, 6% to Colorado, and 5% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John C Kish Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 84 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2022) to $3.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 85 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Cirkish Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted General Support | $393,070 |
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted General Support | $170,000 |
| Blue Bridges Inc Swampscott, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $158,000 |
| Hilltop Tabernacle Church Chula Vista, CA | Unrestricted General Support | $150,000 |
| Wilson University Elk Grove, CA | Unrestricted General Support | $120,000 |
| Battlefield Apostolic Church Naples, TX | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Smith Center for the Performing Arts Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Blue Heart Ministries Gorham, IL | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Jesus Name Church Carthage, MO | Unrestricted General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $34,370,884 | $2,454,547 | $3,672,774 | $3,300,000 | 85 | $3,300,000 | $2,454,547 | $1,628,156 |
| 2024 | $32,642,146 | $1,732,096 | $4,270,484 | $3,900,000 | 68 | $3,900,000 | $1,732,096 | — |
| 2023 | $33,479,499 | $1,112,303 | $3,383,927 | $3,000,000 | 79 | $3,000,000 | $1,112,303 | — |
| 2022 | $33,333,893 | $1,866,660 | $3,374,783 | $3,000,000 | 78 | $3,000,000 | $1,866,660 | — |
| 2021 | $41,302,835 | $4,907,473 | $3,690,268 | $3,300,040 | 71 | $3,541,899 | $4,894,104 | $1,993,530 |
| 2020 | $39,841,274 | $202,489 | $14,551 | — | — | — | $193,619 | $2,033,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John C Kish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Park City Community Foundation says it brings together nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to address community challenges and build belonging. Ballet West says it inspires and empowers communities through ballet, while Equality Utah Foundation says it works to secure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ Utahns and their families. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve wildlife protection, homelessness services, speedskating, and college club hockey.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 85 grants totaling $3,300,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $393,070, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $393,070 to Social Cirkish Foundation, $170,000 to UNLV Foundation, and $158,000 to Blue Bridges Inc.; each was listed for unrestricted general support. Other notable grants included $150,000 to Hilltop Tabernacle Church and $120,000 to Wilson University, also for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Blouin, H Matthew Frazier, and Melina Nicolatus as principals.
The John C Kish Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Matthew Frazier
Principal
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Mark Blouin
Principal
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Melina Nicolatus
Principal
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $50K (2025)
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 $50K, to Mark Blouin (Principal). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John C Kish Foundation
How much does The John C Kish Foundation give each year?
The John C Kish Foundation gave $3.3M across 85 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.9M across 68 grants.
What is The John C Kish Foundation's typical grant size?
The John C Kish Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,824, across 85 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John C Kish Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The John C Kish Foundation give grants?
The John C Kish Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (26%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (28 grants), Park City, UT (12 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (12 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The John C Kish Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John C Kish Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (85 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John C Kish Foundation's largest grantees?
The John C Kish Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Social Cirkish Foundation ($393,070), UNLV Foundation ($170,000) and Blue Bridges Inc ($158,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John C Kish Foundation?
The John C Kish Foundation reported $34.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John C Kish Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Park City Community Foundation says it brings together nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to address community challenges and build belonging. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John C Kish Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John C Kish Foundation's EIN?
The John C Kish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1688377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John C Kish Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The John C Kish Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-c-kish-foundation-morg_990d61a538d64b33aeab10af25b0e183
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