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Cause Human servicesState Nevada239 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Nevada

239 private foundations based in Nevada with a return in the last two years gave $16.1 million to human services organizations in 597 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 56 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 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 human services

Top 50

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

  1. Engelstad Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,535,000 to human services
  2. Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable TrustLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $974,059 to human services
  3. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 16 grants Preselected only $959,134 to human services
  4. Karin Larson Charitable TrustReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $815,800 to human services
  5. Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation TrustHenderson, NV · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $648,000 to human services
  6. The Shirley Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $636,519 to human services
  7. Troesh Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $500,500 to human services
  8. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $435,000 to human services
  9. Berger North FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $385,000 to human services
  10. Aja FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $358,000 to human services
  11. Morris Family FundHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $335,000 to human services
  12. Thomas Nelson Abdella MD FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 18 grants Preselected only $314,525 to human services
  13. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $261,250 to human services
  14. Richardson Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $261,000 to human services
  15. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $256,000 to human services
  16. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to human services
  17. Dorothy Lemelson FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $247,000 to human services
  18. Foroulis Private FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $205,000 to human services
  19. Hilltop FoundationPahrump, NV · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $199,496 to human services
  20. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $191,006 to human services
  21. Kat Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $185,600 to human services
  22. Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $185,000 to human services
  23. The Ivan Bowen Family FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to human services
  24. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to human services
  25. Mallory FoundationCarson City, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $168,000 to human services
  26. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to human services
  27. Willard L & Ruth P Eccles FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $158,000 to human services
  28. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $152,000 to human services
  29. The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,130 to human services
  30. Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $127,710 to human services
  31. Christine C Schulze Legacy FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $120,000 to human services
  32. The Cynthia Lake Charitable TrustReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $110,000 to human services
  33. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $105,000 to human services
  34. Jean Perkins FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to human services
  35. Horowitz Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to human services
  36. American Independence Foundation Blanchard Krasner & FrenchReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to human services
  37. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to human services
  38. Hart Family Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $95,000 to human services
  39. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to human services
  40. Pegram Family Foundation IncMinden, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $80,000 to human services
  41. Giving Hope Worldwide FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $77,500 to human services
  42. Wray Family FoundationCarson City, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $76,750 to human services
  43. Charles H Stout FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $76,000 to human services
  44. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to human services
  45. The Highest Peak FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $67,000 to human services
  46. The Lanie Albrecht FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $65,000 to human services
  47. HGR Family Foundation IncIncline Village, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $64,000 to human services
  48. The Zarley Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $62,000 to human services
  49. Andress Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $61,500 to human services
  50. Hornbuckle Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $60,500 to human services

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. The Shirley Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $636,519 to human services
  2. Aja FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $358,000 to human services
  3. Morris Family FundHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $335,000 to human services
  4. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $261,250 to human services
  5. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $256,000 to human services
  6. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to human services
  7. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $191,006 to human services
  8. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to human services
  9. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to human services
  10. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $152,000 to human services
  11. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to human services
  12. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to human services
  13. Charles H Stout FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $76,000 to human services
  14. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to human services
  15. The Highest Peak FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $67,000 to human services
  16. Ward Creek FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $55,175 to human services
  17. Estelle J Kelsey FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to human services
  18. Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation LTDLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to human services
  19. Chao Family Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $40,250 to human services
  20. Minnie B Leonette Family FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $38,000 to human services
  21. Dermody Properties FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 21 grants Accepts applications $37,520 to human services
  22. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to human services
  23. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to human services
  24. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to human services
  25. Webb Family Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to human services