Sierra Nevada Ballet
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$527K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Sierra Nevada Ballet?
Sierra Nevada Ballet is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Marin Community Foundation ($265K), Carol Franc Buck Foundation ($118K), Wayne L Prim Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $527K in grants to Sierra Nevada Ballet between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | $265,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Carol Franc Buck Foundation | $118,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation | $55,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The E L Cord Foundation | $45,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation | $8,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | $4,550 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Offerdahl Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The John E Sells Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $215K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $59K.
What grants has Sierra Nevada Ballet received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Carol Franc Buck Foundation | 25K PER REQUEST TOWARD PERFORMANCES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Offerdahl Family Foundation | TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND ADVANCE THE ART OF BALLET IN NORTHERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $95,000 |
| 2024 | Carol Franc Buck Foundation | RENOVATION OF NEW LOCATION & SUPPORT OF 2024 PERFORMANCE SEASON | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Wayne L Prim Foundation | FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DANCE PERFORMACES AND DANCE ARTS EDUCATION TO NORTHERN NEVADA. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The E L Cord Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | RZH AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCE | $2,150 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Carol Franc Buck Foundation | 2023 SEASON PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The E L Cord Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Wayne L Prim Foundation | FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DANCE PERFORMACES AND DANCE ARTS EDUCATION TO NORTHERN NEVADA. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The John E Sells Foundation | SUPPORT CHARITY | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The E L Cord Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Wayne L Prim Foundation | FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DANCE PERFORMACES AND DANCE ARTS EDUCATION TO NORTHERN NEVADA. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | PERFORMANCE AT RZH AMPHITHEATER | $2,400 |
| 2021 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Wayne L Prim Foundation | FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DANCE PERFORMACES AND DANCE ARTS EDUCATION TO NORTHERN NEVADA. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Carol Franc Buck Foundation | PEANUTCRACKER & THE RAINBOW PEOPLE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dermody Properties Foundation | STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, ADMISSION, ADVERTISING AND VENUE RENTAL | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Wayne L Prim Foundation | FUND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY DANCE PERFORMACES AND DANCE ARTS EDUCATION TO NORTHERN NEVADA. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The John E Sells Foundation | TO FUND OPERATING EXP | $1,000 |
| 2019 | Carol Franc Buck Foundation | 2019-2020 SEASONS | $8,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sierra Nevada Ballet?
Sierra Nevada Ballet is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Marin Community Foundation ($265K), Carol Franc Buck Foundation ($118K), Wayne L Prim Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $527K in grants to Sierra Nevada Ballet between 2019–2025.
Who is Sierra Nevada Ballet's largest funder?
Marin Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sierra Nevada Ballet, with $265K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Sierra Nevada Ballet received?
IRS 990 filings record $527K in grants to Sierra Nevada Ballet across 29 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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