Nevada Northern Railway Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$385K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Nevada Northern Railway Foundation?
Nevada Northern Railway Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation ($300K), Thoresen Foundation ($36K), RK Mellon Family Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $385K in grants to Nevada Northern Railway Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | $300,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Thoresen Foundation | $35,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| RK Mellon Family Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Candelaria Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Willametta K Day Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $550 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2020) to $283K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
What grants has Nevada Northern Railway Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Candelaria Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Thoresen Foundation | Operational Support | $12,500 |
| 2024 | RK Mellon Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Thoresen Foundation | Operational Support | $23,000 |
| 2023 | RK Mellon Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | RK Mellon Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Willametta K Day Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $250 |
| 2020 | IBM International Foundation | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | $550 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nevada Northern Railway Foundation?
Nevada Northern Railway Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation ($300K), Thoresen Foundation ($36K), RK Mellon Family Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $385K in grants to Nevada Northern Railway Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Nevada Northern Railway Foundation's largest funder?
Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nevada Northern Railway Foundation, with $300K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Nevada Northern Railway Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $385K in grants to Nevada Northern Railway Foundation across 11 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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