E L WIEGAND FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $10.4M · expenses $8.0M · assets $168.4M
- EIN
- 94-2839372
- Address
- 165 W LIBERTY ST STE 200, RENO, NV 89501-2902
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- September 1982 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
12 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 2020-2024 | $420,000 | $1,980,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 2020-2024 | $283,734 | $1,114,161 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 2020-2024 | $220,000 | $731,667 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 2020-2024 | $220,000 | $731,667 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 2020-2024 | $159,784 | $730,520 | 1 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 2020-2024 | $90,694 | $373,140 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $100,000 | $309,000 | 3 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $50,000 | $250,000 | 1 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $50,000 | $250,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $4,000 | $20,000 | 2 |
| Kristen A Avansino (former) | Pres./Exec. Dir | 2020-2021 | $400,358 | $983,274 | 1 |
| Laura Browning (former) | Exec Admin Asst | 2020-2021 | $75,535 | $177,068 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · 10 paid, $1.6M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 40 | $420,000 | - | - | $420,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 40 | $243,716 | - | $40,018 | $283,734 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $220,000 | - | - | $220,000 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $220,000 | - | - | $220,000 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 40 | $139,415 | - | $20,369 | $159,784 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 3 | $100,000 | - | - | $100,000 | 3 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 32 | $67,188 | - | $23,506 | $90,694 | 1 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 2 |
2023 · 10 people listed · 10 paid, $1.5M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 40 | $390,000 | - | - | $390,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 40 | $215,758 | - | $41,272 | $257,030 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $220,000 | - | - | $220,000 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $220,000 | - | - | $220,000 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 40 | $136,632 | - | $23,879 | $160,511 | 1 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 32 | $63,086 | - | $21,902 | $84,988 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 3 | $59,000 | - | - | $59,000 | 3 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 2 |
2022 · 10 people listed · 10 paid, $1.3M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 40 | $390,000 | - | - | $390,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 40 | $197,119 | - | $33,502 | $230,621 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 40 | $124,400 | - | $30,635 | $155,035 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $150,000 | - | - | $150,000 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | V-Chair/Pres/ED | 25 | $150,000 | - | - | $150,000 | 1 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 32 | $56,300 | - | $18,542 | $74,842 | 1 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 3 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 2 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 12 paid, $1.6M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen A Avansino | Pres./Exec. Dir | 40 | $355,162 | - | $45,196 | $400,358 | 1 |
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 40 | $390,000 | - | - | $390,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 40 | $139,778 | - | $35,218 | $174,996 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 40 | $98,342 | - | $32,184 | $130,526 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | Trustee | 6 | $91,667 | - | - | $91,667 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | Trustee | 6 | $91,667 | - | - | $91,667 | 1 |
| Laura Browning | Exec Admin Asst | 40 | $56,902 | - | $18,633 | $75,535 | 1 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 32 | $45,671 | - | $18,025 | $63,696 | 1 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 3 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 2 |
2020 · 12 people listed · 12 paid, $1.7M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen A Avansino | Pres./Exec. Dir | 40 | $552,090 | - | $30,826 | $582,916 | 1 |
| Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq | Chair/CEO/CIO | 40 | $390,000 | - | - | $390,000 | 1 |
| JoAnna Tote | Sect'y/Treas | 40 | $141,342 | - | $26,438 | $167,780 | 1 |
| Durinda Johnson | Accountant | 40 | $98,753 | - | $25,911 | $124,664 | 1 |
| Laura Browning | Exec Admin Asst | 40 | $77,927 | - | $23,606 | $101,533 | 1 |
| Luis Silva | Maint. Facilitator | 32 | $44,621 | - | $14,299 | $58,920 | 1 |
| Marisa Avansino | Trustee | 6 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Calgary A Avansino | Trustee | 6 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Michael Melarkey | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 3 |
| Robert Randick Jr | Trustee | 3 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Mario J Gabelli | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 3 contractors · $490K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMCO Investors Inc | Rye, NY | Investment Advisors | $194,504 |
| James T Carrico | Reno, NV | Accounting Services | $159,594 |
| Evergreen Gavekal | San Francisco, CA | Investment Advisors | $136,121 |
2023 · 3 contractors · $469K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMCO Investors Inc | Rye, NY | Investment Advisors | $180,080 |
| James T Carrico | Reno, NV | Accounting Services | $165,438 |
| Evergreen Gavekal | San Francisco, CA | Investment Advisors | $123,213 |
2022 · 3 contractors · $441K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMCO Investors Inc | Rye, NY | Investment Advisors | $164,757 |
| James T Carrico | Reno, NV | Accounting Services | $164,568 |
| Evergreen Gavekal | San Francisco, CA | Investment Advisors | $111,719 |
2021 · 3 contractors · $390K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMCO Investors Inc | Rye, NY | Investment Advisors | $173,725 |
| Evergreen Gavekal | San Francisco, CA | Investment Advisors | $117,534 |
| James T Carrico | Reno, NV | Accounting Services | $98,680 |
2020 · 3 contractors · $394K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMCO Investors Inc | Rye, NY | Investment Advisors | $166,508 |
| Evergreen Gavekal | San Francisco, CA | Investment Advisors | $115,125 |
| James T Carrico | Reno, NV | Accounting Services | $112,350 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 grant to individuals · $6.2M
Listed grants add up to $6,232,165; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $4,803,167. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 grant to individuals · $4.9M
Listed grants add up to $4,907,258; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $3,523,094. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 grant to individuals · $5.7M
Listed grants add up to $5,671,450; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $9,494,931. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 grant to individuals · $6.1M
Listed grants add up to $6,122,543; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $6,778,107. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2020 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 summary line · $4.5M
This return lists 1 summary line (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
Listed grants add up to $4,451,668; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $5,517,079. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,398,976 | $7,996,590 | $168,378,503 | $163,622,371 | - | - | $1,347,734 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $6,314,845 | $6,897,393 | $154,478,589 | $149,586,613 | - | - | $1,250,030 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,478,797 | $12,184,107 | $129,923,065 | $124,460,298 | - | - | $1,074,621 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $7,493,328 | $9,503,271 | $132,567,354 | $130,934,718 | - | - | $1,302,688 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $6,450,079 | $8,942,190 | $162,053,300 | $160,686,219 | - | - | $1,394,696 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- GABELLI FOUNDATION INC Reno, NV · 1 person in common (Mario J Gabelli)
- ROXIE AND AZAD JOSEPH FOUNDATION Reno, NV · 1 person in common (Michael Melarkey)
- LA CHIAVE FOUNDATION INC Reno, NV · 1 person in common (Michael Melarkey)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (86)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E L CORD FOUNDATION | NV | Not reported | $6,635,540 | $4,933,373 | CO-TRUSTEE | $294,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| M L E FOUNDATION INC | CT | T20 | $17,910,834 | $1,296,475 | DIRECTOR | $9,350 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| W W W FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | $8,490,106 | $13,229,493 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| WURWAND FOUNDATION | CA | T90 | $8,099,401 | $3,356,413 | Director of Community Part | $173,774 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LAND O L FOUNDATION | MN | Z99 | $4,084,579 | $3,847,125 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $106,686 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LELAND WILD FOUNDATION | MA | T23 | $4,179,717 | $281,033 | Executive Director | $67,693 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| BAND FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $23,273,660 | $7,995,500 | Chair, Dir | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| WITH FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $4,023,488 | $9,344,596 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $296,059 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| E-WORLD FOUNDATION | PA | T20 | $2,300,000 | $740,810 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| L L W W FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | $1,694,107 | $1,582,479 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| L & L FOUNDATION | NY | Z99 | $1,230,980 | $494,527 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| WILO FOUNDATION | CA | T50 | $2,031,321 | $147,752 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| W&L FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $1,344,200 | $545,997 | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| WISE FOUNDATION | VA | T20 | $1,074,125 | $1,049,374 | BOARD MEMBER | $24,000 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| W FOUNDATION | NV | U11 | $1,177 | $75 | President & CEO | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
| WIEGAND FOUNDATION INC | MO | A99 | $105,082 | $93,654 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| J E W E L FOUNDATION | TX | P40 | $512,692 | $512,692 | PRESIDENT | $78,000 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| W E W FOUNDATION | MS | Not reported | $39,295 | $39,409 | Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| L & L FOUNDATION | NY | Not reported | $630,953 | $613,079 | VICE PRES., TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $24,000 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| E & WG FOUNDATION | NY | Not reported | $774,541 | $740,293 | DIRECTOR/VP | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| G E EGAN FOUNDATION | IL | Not reported | $514 | $687 | President & CEO | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| W E T FOUNDATION | AL | C32 | $1,035,657 | $966,646 | President | $25,000 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| WIESE FOUNDATION | IA | T22 | $795,207 | $347,928 | SEC, ASST TREAS | $7,875 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| WIEBE FOUNDATION | WA | T22 | $199,858 | $272,111 | SECRETARY/ TREASURER THRU 12/31/25 | $28,800 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| WIEGAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC | Not reported | $50,100 | $54,895 | FOUNDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $7,996,590 spent · pay $1,543,799 · grants $4,803,167 · events $62,324
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,803,167 | 60.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,347,734 | 16.9% | |
| Other expenses | $616,030 | 7.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $398,112 | 5.0% | |
| Taxes | $288,600 | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $176,185 | 2.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $152,189 | 1.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $105,590 | 1.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $62,324 | 0.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $43,876 | 0.5% | |
| Printing and publications | $2,427 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $356 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $7,996,590 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $6,897,393 spent · pay $1,459,660 · grants $3,523,094 · events $70,663
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,523,094 | 51.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,250,030 | 18.1% | |
| Other expenses | $686,329 | 10.0% | |
| Taxes | $430,500 | 6.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $366,272 | 5.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $186,977 | 2.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $164,227 | 2.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $163,847 | 2.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $70,663 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $45,783 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,002 | 0.1% | |
| Printing and publications | $2,669 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $6,897,393 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $12,184,107 spent · pay $1,304,502 · grants $9,494,931 · events $96,204
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,494,931 | 77.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,074,621 | 8.8% | |
| Other expenses | $511,584 | 4.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $328,160 | 2.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $193,957 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $185,362 | 1.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $180,702 | 1.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $96,204 | 0.8% | |
| Taxes | $60,900 | 0.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $49,179 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,507 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $12,184,107 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $9,503,271 spent · pay $1,572,446 · grants $6,778,107 · events $21,678
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,778,107 | 71.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,302,688 | 13.7% | |
| Other expenses | $427,651 | 4.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $365,785 | 3.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $200,915 | 2.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $190,909 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $135,709 | 1.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $68,843 | 0.7% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $21,678 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,348 | 0.1% | |
| Printing and publications | $2,638 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $9,503,271 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $8,942,190 spent · pay $1,819,877 · grants $5,517,079 · events $9,286
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $5,517,079 | 61.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $1,394,696 | 15.6% | |
| Other expenses | $494,050 | 5.5% | |
| Taxes | $428,483 | 4.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $364,646 | 4.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $356,733 | 4.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $170,978 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $135,241 | 1.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $68,448 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $9,286 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,350 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $1,200 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $8,942,190 | 100% |
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