A river running through a deep pine forest valley

Cause EnvironmentState Nevada82 funders

Foundations that fund environment in Nevada

82 private foundations based in Nevada with a return in the last two years gave $4.7 million to environment organizations in 157 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 24 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 environment

Top 50

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

  1. Cain Family 2022 Charitable TrustReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,005,000 to environment
  2. Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family TrustHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $443,985 to environment
  3. The Gamble FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $370,000 to environment
  4. Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $362,500 to environment
  5. Aspen FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to environment
  6. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $313,500 to environment
  7. The Aileen Getty FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $257,412 to environment
  8. Scott and Jessica McClintock FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $169,700 to environment
  9. Bently FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $150,000 to environment
  10. Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to environment
  11. Lincoln Dynamic FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $86,433 to environment
  12. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to environment
  13. Wray Family FoundationCarson City, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $80,000 to environment
  14. Donald Brian Miselis FoundationStateline, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $55,000 to environment
  15. Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $54,500 to environment
  16. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  17. The Crescere FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  18. Gabelli Funds Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  19. Directed Balloun Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $40,000 to environment
  20. The Koehler Mahlstedt Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to environment
  21. The Ga Binney Conservation Foundation TrustReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to environment
  22. Mario P and Bianca C Borini Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to environment
  23. Borestone Mountain Poetry Awards FNDNReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $34,750 to environment
  24. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  25. Jack and Catherine Flanary FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  26. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  27. MentorsIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to environment
  28. Harold M Moore FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to environment
  29. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  30. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  31. Earl M and Margery C Chapman FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to environment
  32. Zip FoundationCarson City, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $19,500 to environment
  33. The Frances & William H Beattie FDNReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $18,000 to environment
  34. Foroulis Private FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  35. Binion Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  36. Paws Up FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  37. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $13,550 to environment
  38. Robert Francis Miselis FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $12,000 to environment
  39. HD Perry Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $11,000 to environment
  40. Plant the FutureLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $10,700 to environment
  41. 3rd Creek FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  42. Bell Rock FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  43. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  44. The Laura L Tiberti Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  45. The Keil Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $8,500 to environment
  46. Willard L & Ruth P Eccles FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $8,000 to environment
  47. Courage Sans Peur FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $8,000 to environment
  48. Richard Robert Miselis FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $7,500 to environment
  49. Kruger Family Foundation IncIncline Village, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,500 to environment
  50. Adair Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,965 to environment

Open to applications

24 foundations

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

  1. The Gamble FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $370,000 to environment
  2. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $313,500 to environment
  3. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to environment
  4. Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $54,500 to environment
  5. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  6. The Koehler Mahlstedt Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to environment
  7. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  8. Jack and Catherine Flanary FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  9. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  10. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  11. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  12. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $13,550 to environment
  13. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  14. Adair Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,965 to environment
  15. Timken-Sturgis FoundationGardnerville, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $5,500 to environment
  16. AJ Koval Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  17. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  18. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  19. Florsheim Family FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to environment
  20. The David & Linda Shaheen FoundationCrystal Bay, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to environment
  21. The Kilin & Cecilie to FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  22. Dirienzo Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  23. The Ruvo Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $300 to environment
  24. Chao Family Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to environment