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John Krakauer Charitable Trust Fund

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada and San Diego that help single mothers, low-income children, non-English-speaking immigrants, and individuals with chronic diseases achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

$10,000
Forecasted
Recurring
Grant Description

The John Krakauer Charitable Trust provides grants to 501(c)(3) public charities that have a measurable impact on people's lives, focusing on education, health, and human services. The trust prioritizes funding programs that serve the Southern Nevada region or the San Diego area. This grant program aligns with the donor’s philanthropic vision of supporting organizations that are mission-driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, impactful, passionate, and collaborative in their approach to addressing community needs. The grant funds programs and capacity-building initiatives that support single mothers working toward self-sufficiency, higher education scholarships for children from low-income families, professional development assistance for non-English-speaking immigrants, and healthcare services for indigent individuals with chronic diseases. Capacity-building grants may include technology or equipment purchases, professional development, and technical assistance. However, the trust does not fund general operating expenses or multi-year grants. Grant amounts typically start at $10,000 for first-time grantees, with larger amounts available for repeat grantees based on demonstrated impact. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted by February 28 for review during the annual grant meeting in late April. Successful applicants are notified of grant decisions by May. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must serve the Southern Nevada region or the San Diego area to qualify. Applications must align with the trust’s priorities and demonstrate a clear, measurable impact on the community. The evaluation criteria focus on the program’s alignment with the trust’s mission, its potential to create lasting change, and the applicant’s ability to execute and sustain the initiative effectively. Organizations receiving funding must submit a progress report within nine months of receiving funds, unless otherwise specified in the grant agreement. Applicants will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission of their applications. The trust, managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., encourages organizations to apply that meet the eligibility criteria and align with the trust’s priority areas.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $10,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Additional Details

Supports program funding, capacity building, and scholarships for higher education. Capacity-building grants can include technology or equipment purchases, professional development, and technical assistance. General operating support and multi-year grants are not funded.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

Eligibility Categories: Nonprofits Exclusive - see details (Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Southern Nevada or San Diego) Eligibility Explanation: Organizations must be registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofits under IRS guidelines and serve Southern Nevada or the San Diego area.

Geographic Eligibility

Clark County (NV), San Diego County (CA)

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

John Krakauer Charitable Trust

Phone

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Categories
Education
Health
Capacity Building