Treetop Foundation
Treetop Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It supports health, education, and financial needs through direct payments, grants, and educational scholarships when individuals or organizations may not be able to pay for them.
Treetop Foundation at a glance
In short: Treetop Foundation gave $104K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,280
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,449
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,647,842
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (36% 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 Treetop Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the determination of need form online with the requested information and materials.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines are posted on the website and emailed; other applications are evaluated as received.
- Deadline
- Deadlines are posted on the website and emailed; other applications are evaluated as received.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Joyce
Mailing address: 8740 Technology Way, Reno, NV 89521
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Website: https://treetopfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Treetop Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life Asia ($25K). Together the top 9 received $92K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada (36%), Colorado (24%), and California (21%). Other listed recipient-state shares were Idaho (6%) and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Treetop Foundation gives
- Giving grew 10328% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $113K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Asia Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| South Reno Baptist Church Reno, NV | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Master's University Santa Clarita, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army Reno Corps Reno, NV | Charitable - Angel Tree Project | $7,280 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
| One Another Project San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Reno Corps Reno, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| White Rose Resistance Meridian, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Generation Life Conshohocken, PA | Charitable | $3,500 |
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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 | $2,647,842 | $60,968 | $112,563 | $104,280 | 14 | $104,280 | $56,494 | $131,243 |
| 2023 | $2,699,437 | $395,555 | $118,224 | $112,500 | 11 | $112,500 | $17,805 | $120,218 |
| 2022 | $2,422,106 | $500,209 | $69,235 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $209 | $98,934 |
| 2021 | $1,991,132 | $1,000,000 | $8,868 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $53,151 |
| 2020 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $17 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Treetop Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K 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 says it seeks to identify needs among people and organizations it is in contact with and support health, education, and financial needs.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations and individuals. For example, Generation Life received $3,500; Generation Life describes its mission as building a culture of life by educating young people on pro-life and chastity messages and developing leaders for the pro-life movement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $104,280. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Young Life Asia, $20,000 to South Reno Baptist Church, $15,000 to The Master’s University, and $7,280 to The Salvation Army Reno Corps for its Angel Tree Project.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are directed to submit a determination of need form online, including their name, address, amount requested, date needed, description of need, and any conflicts of interest. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Luke Clauson, Kari Clauson, and William Clauson as directors.
Treetop Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Clauson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Clauson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Clauson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Clauson (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Treetop Foundation
How much does Treetop Foundation give each year?
Treetop Foundation gave $104K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 11 grants.
What is Treetop Foundation's typical grant size?
Treetop Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,449, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Treetop Foundation give grants?
Treetop Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (24%) and California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (3 grants) and Meridian, ID (2 grants).
Does Treetop Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Treetop Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "For Assistance to Indigent Family" (3 grants).
Who are Treetop Foundation's largest grantees?
Treetop Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life Asia ($25,000), South Reno Baptist Church ($20,000) and The Master's University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Treetop Foundation?
Treetop Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (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 Treetop Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to identify needs among people and organizations it is in contact with and support health, education, and financial needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Treetop Foundation?
Submit the determination of need form online with the requested information and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Treetop Foundation's EIN?
Treetop Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1360130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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