John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grant

John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John Krakauer Charitable Trust
Amount: Approximately US $10,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The John Krakauer Charitable Trust, established in 2012, focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofits that create measurable impacts in education, health, and human services, particularly in Southern Nevada and San Diego. The foundation prioritizes mission-driven organizations that demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to their cause. Grants, averaging $10,000 for first-time recipients, aim to enhance capacity building and provide scholarships, especially for programs aiding single mothers and non-English speaking immigrants.

Overview

About the Foundation The John Krakauer Charitable Trust was established in 2012 to fulfill the donor’s philanthropic vision of supporting programs that have a measurable impact on people’s lives. His philanthropy was guided by charitable organizations that exemplify one or more of the following core values: Mission-Centered - Nonprofits that live their mission daily, visibly and consistently. The mission is more than a statement on a piece of paper, rather it is visible everywhere in the organization. Innovation - Nonprofits that think boldly and look beyond how things have always been done to imagine effective solutions to the unique challenges of those they serve. Entrepreneurial Spirit - A nonprofit's spirit of taking informed, responsible risk to identify or create an opportunity and take action aimed at realizing it. Impact - Nonprofits that achieve ambitious, measurable results in pursuit of their vision. Passion - Nonprofits with board and staff leadership that have a passion and unwavering commitment for their mission. Collaboration - Nonprofits that embrace sharing knowledge and taking collective action to strengthen all parties and effectively leverage resources to achieve common objectives and amplify desired impact. Mission To support programs of 501(c)(3) public charities that have a measurable impact on people's lives, with a focus on education, health, and human services in the Southern Nevada region or the San Diego area. Program areas Education  Health Human services Types of support Program support, capacity building, scholarship programs. Capacity building is not general operating support. Capacity building is defined as the ability of nonprofits to fulfill their missions in an effective manner. Capacity building grants may include but are not limited to technology or equipment purchases, professional development, technical assistance, etc. Grant Guidelines Grants from the John Krakauer Charitable Trust are guided by the donor’s philanthropic vision to support programs that have a measurable impact on people’s lives, with a focus on education, health, and human services in the Southern Nevada region and/or the San Diego area. Charitable organizations that are mission-centered, innovative, entrepreneurial, impactful, passionate, and collaborative exemplify the core values of the donor’s philanthropy. Average giving Average grant size for the first time grantee: $10,000.00 Larger grants may be awarded to repeat grantees based on the impact made by the prior funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are limited to organizations that serve the Southern Nevada region or the San Diego area.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not fund: General operating support Multi-year grants.Capacity building is not general operating support.