Vegas Strong Fund Inc
To honor and remember the victims and survivors of the route 91 tragedy by planning, funding, and overseeing the design and construction of the forever one memorial; and to continue advancing initiatives that promote healing, resiliency, and community well-being, including support for those impacted by the event and related community needs.
Vegas Strong Fund Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,023,973
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,150,222
- Expenses (2024)
- $126,249
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vegas Strong Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $312K (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Organization for Victim Assistance Inc Alexadria, VA | To assess the needs and provide training of the community to meet the demands caused by the 1 october tragedy and to provide scholarships for the children of the victims who lost thier lives from that tragic event. | $20,475 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,023,973 | $1,150,222 | $126,249 | — | — |
| 2021 | $13,217 | $1,066 | $20,475 | $20,475 | 1 |
| 2020 | $32,626 | $2,512 | $2,000 | — | — |
| 2019 | $32,114 | $73,968 | $319,006 | $312,010 | 3 |
About Vegas Strong Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vegas Strong Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vegas Strong Fund Inc is led by Jan Jones-Blackhurst, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Jones-Blackhurst
President & Director
Chair & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Nielson
Vice President & Director
Vice Chair & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Valentine
Director
Secretary-Treasurer & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Eddy
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Rogers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Carleton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly McMahill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Selesner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Punam Mathur
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Nicholson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tennille Pereira
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Andy Abboud (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ellen Whittemore (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Erin McMullen (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Welch (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John Maddox (2021) — Director
- Former: Jt Foley (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Britt (2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Mason (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Vegas Strong Fund Inc
How large is Vegas Strong Fund Inc?
Vegas Strong Fund Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does Vegas Strong Fund Inc operate?
Vegas Strong Fund Inc has awarded grants in Nevada, Virginia.
What is Vegas Strong Fund Inc's EIN?
Vegas Strong Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3027820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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