Robert R Banks Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3221616
Foundation Overview
Based in Reno, NV, Robert R Banks Foundation Inc has awarded 155 grants totaling $1,849,500 to organizations in Nevada. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Nevada, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nevada, funding concentrates in Reno (80%), Gardnerville (8%), Yerington (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 21% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (71%) and healthcare, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert R Banks Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $20,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2024 |
| For Kids Foundations | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Canine Rehabilitation Center | $4,000 | New Washoe City, NV, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $20,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2024 |
| For Kids Foundations | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Canine Rehabilitation Center | $4,000 | New Washoe City, NV, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $12,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $40,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2023 |
| For Kids Foundations | $7,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $12,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $40,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2023 |
| For Kids Foundations | $7,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Nevada Area Council | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $40,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| For Kids Foundations | $7,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Nevada Area Council | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $40,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| For Kids Foundations | $7,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Nevada Area Council | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $40,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $40,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| For Kids Foundations | $7,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $15,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $34,750 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| For Kids Foundations | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Nevada Area Council | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $6,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $32,750 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| The Childrens' Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $10,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Assistance League Of Reno-sparks | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Mccarran, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Assistance League Of Renosparks | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Norther Nevada | $12,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $20,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows | $25,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Children's Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of No Nevada | $15,000 | Mccarran, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Major Taylor - Reno Bike Project | $3,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $10,000 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $6,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Renosparks | $12,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Norther Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $32,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Mason Valley | $25,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Children's Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of No Nevada | $5,000 | Mccarran, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $12,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $7,500 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Nathan Adelsen Hospice Foundation | $8,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Nevada Area Council Of Boy Scouts | $15,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Nevada Diabetes Foundation | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $6,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Nv Discovery Museum | $10,300 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Reno Bike Project Inc | $3,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $3,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Assistance League Of Renosparks | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Norther Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $22,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Children's Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of No Nevada | $5,000 | Mccarran, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| For Kids Foundation | $4,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Servicesyouth Servicesyouth Services | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts Of Sierra Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of No Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $7,500 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Nevada Area Council Of Boy Scouts | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Nevada Diabetes Foundation | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Reno Bike Project Inc | $2,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $2,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2017 |
| Assistance League Of Renosparks | $6,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Norther Nevada | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $22,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Care Chest Of Sierra Nv | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Free Medical Equipment & Supplies | 2016 |
| Casa De Vida | $2,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Children's Cabinet | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| For Kids Foundation | $3,500 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Servicesyouth Servicesyouth Services | 2016 |
| Mason Valley Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Yerington, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Mefiyi Foundation | $7,500 | Gardnerville, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Nathan Adelsen Hospice Foundation | $3,200 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Nevada Diabetes Foundation | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Health Services | 2016 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | $4,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Reno Bike Project Inc | $3,000 | Reno, NV, US | Bikes For Underprivleged Children | 2016 |
| Safe Talk For Teens | $4,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| Terry Wells Nv Discovery Museum | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
| The First Tee Of Northern Nevada | $6,000 | Reno, NV, US | Youth Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 94-3221616 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD C-20 Reno, NV 89509-6123 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert R Banks Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Board Member | Linda Horsey |
|---|---|
| President/secretary/treasurer | Steve Petersen |
| Vice President | Chris Mccune |
Forms 990-PF
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