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Cause AnimalsState Nevada99 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Nevada

99 private foundations based in Nevada with a return in the last two years gave $4.9 million to animals organizations in 252 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 22 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. Dave & Cheryl Duffield FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,263,874 to animals
  2. Engelstad Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $600,000 to animals
  3. Willard L & Ruth P Eccles FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $301,000 to animals
  4. Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to animals
  5. Scott and Jessica McClintock FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $243,400 to animals
  6. Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 18 grants Preselected only $205,000 to animals
  7. RSO FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $189,326 to animals
  8. Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 22 grants Accepts applications $143,000 to animals
  9. Chaiken Family Foundation II aka Roll and Chaiken FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $130,000 to animals
  10. McCusker Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  11. Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $80,000 to animals
  12. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  13. The Frank Offenhauser FoundationWinnemucca, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $70,000 to animals
  14. The John C Kish FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $70,000 to animals
  15. Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family TrustHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $66,499 to animals
  16. BarkmericaLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,756 to animals
  17. Anthony W de Sio & Delores J de Sio FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $60,000 to animals
  18. Earl M and Margery C Chapman FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  19. The Ga Binney Conservation Foundation TrustReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $47,790 to animals
  20. The Sycamore FundLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $47,500 to animals
  21. Ejw Charitable FoundationGardnerville, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $45,000 to animals
  22. Lied Foundation TrustLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  23. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to animals
  24. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $33,500 to animals
  25. MentorsIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $32,000 to animals
  26. Jeffrey and Jane Greenspun GaleHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  27. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to animals
  28. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  29. DMBradley II Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $24,000 to animals
  30. WHC FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $23,312 to animals
  31. A Gary Anderson Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $21,000 to animals
  32. KJS Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  33. The Whitt Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  34. The Ken and Debbie Johnson FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  35. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  36. Robert T & Margaret Moore Memorial TrustReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  37. Michael A Obannon FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  38. Hilltop FoundationPahrump, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $16,749 to animals
  39. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $16,600 to animals
  40. Foroulis Private FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to animals
  41. Sandee and Jelindo Tiberti Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to animals
  42. The Heather Hay Miller Foundation Inc Formerly the Heather Hay Murren FoundatiLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  43. Heinrich Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $12,500 to animals
  44. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $11,750 to animals
  45. G3 FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,730 to animals
  46. Hydro-Craft Foundation IncHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $10,005 to animals
  47. Jack Van Sickle FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  48. The Zarley Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  49. The Highest Peak FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  50. Deborah and TJ Day FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $10,000 to animals

Open to applications

23 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 22 grants Accepts applications $143,000 to animals
  2. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  3. Lied Foundation TrustLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  4. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to animals
  5. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $33,500 to animals
  6. Jeffrey and Jane Greenspun GaleHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  7. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to animals
  8. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  9. A Gary Anderson Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $21,000 to animals
  10. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  11. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $16,600 to animals
  12. The Heather Hay Miller Foundation Inc Formerly the Heather Hay Murren FoundatiLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  13. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $11,750 to animals
  14. The Highest Peak FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  15. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  16. The Goldress Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  17. The Koehler Mahlstedt Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  18. Goal Foundation Giving Opportunities for Adv in LifeGlenbrook, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  19. Jones Sarin Sewald Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to animals
  20. The Shirley Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  21. Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to animals
  22. Dermody Properties FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to animals
  23. The Barbara Jeanne Mitchell TrustLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $0 to animals