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Private foundation · EIN 46-1308435

Mentors

Incline Village, NV

Mentors is a private foundation based in Incline Village, NV. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $631K in grants and contributions paid across 66 grants, with $26.5M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Surf and Turf Therapy, English Language Learners at Home and University of Pennsylvania.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Surf and Turf TherapySan Juan Capistrano, CAJillian Stewart, Scholarship$35,000
English Language Learners at HomePort Orchard, WAFlorence Phillips, 100 $250 Scholarships$25,000
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAMadeline Pendleton, Scholarship$20,000
Green Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVCiara Bryne, Scholarships$20,000
Inner City ArtsLos Angeles, CAAlma Villegas, 20 Internships$20,000
Dress for SuccessReno, NVJessica Stack, 20 Scholarships$20,000
Children's CabinetReno, NVMichael Brazier, 1000 Scholarships$20,000
University of MiamiMiami, FLBrayden King, Scholarship$19,721
Europea Universidad—Helga Bregu, Scholarship$16,940
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZSamara Tello De Meneses Garduno, Scholarship$16,813
Shippensburg UniversityShippensburg, MELogan Lombardi, Scholarship$16,500
One ThreadLincoln, NEAmy Williams, Scholarships$15,225
Slippery Rock UniversityHermitage, PASadie Henry, Scholarship$15,000
College of Biomedical Equipment TechnologySchertz, TXNicholas Mcdonald, Scholarship$15,000
United Action for Children—Orock Eyong, Scholarships$15,000
Echo CollectiveLincoln, NEKelly Ross, Scholarships$15,000
The Sewing LabsKansas City, MORobyn Kerkaert, Scholarships$15,000
John's Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDBilly Presume, Scholarship$15,000
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAPaige Hinkel, Scholarship$11,461
William Jewell CollegeKansas City, KSJude Pierre, Scholarship$10,843
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OKWendy Nguabenemutu Samani, Scholarship$10,000
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OKNnenne Ben Ekechukwu, Scholarship$10,000
University College London—Eleanore Hamilton, Scholarship$10,000
University College London—Cooper Foushee, Scholarship$10,000
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PAGabriel Henry Scholarship$10,000

The 25 largest of 66 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Mentors accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Mentors makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Mentors give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $631,465 in grants and contributions paid (66 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Mentors funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Surf and Turf Therapy (CA), $35K, English Language Learners at Home (WA), $25K, University of Pennsylvania (PA), $20K, Green Our Planet (NV), $20K and Inner City Arts (CA), $20K.