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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Nevada144 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Nevada

144 private foundations based in Nevada with a return in the last two years gave $167 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 217 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 36 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 philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Horowitz Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $145,208,395 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Scott and Jessica McClintock FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $8,312,619 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. The Tony Mistlin and Family Private FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,164,541 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Abraham & Sonia Rochlin FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,075,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Val A Browning Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,875 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $1,477,026 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Okjoo FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Gabelli Funds Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $394,543 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Crystal Family FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $310,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Thatcher Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $277,292 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe)Reno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $245,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $185,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The John C Kish FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $181,400 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. The Dito Devcar FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Engelstad Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $145,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Corvus Oaks FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $135,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable TrustLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $130,477 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. North Lake Wellness CenterReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $128,440 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. The Lionel FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $105,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The Ruvo Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $102,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Bennett Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Bently FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. The Orchard House Foundation -A Nevada Non Profit CorporationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Edwin M Posin Family FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Russell Mace FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $92,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Green Global OrgLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Thomas Nelson Abdella MD FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $80,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. Aja FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $63,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. Marshall & Elaine Siegel FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $54,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. Ufc FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Hornbuckle Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $48,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $45,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. The Marguerite Petersen FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $45,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Troesh Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $37,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. Evan and Layla Green Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. The William E Connor II Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,928 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Bluecoats IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. Laurence & Thressa Anderson Family Foundation IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. Dan and Sallie Dutton Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. Mitz Family Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. The Jenifer Page FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $27,850 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. LM Newman Family FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. The Octavia FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $1,477,026 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Okjoo FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $185,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Dito Devcar FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. The Ruvo Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $102,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. The Bennett Family FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Aja FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $63,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Campbell Estelle S Char FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $54,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Ufc FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $37,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Bluecoats IncLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. A Gary Anderson Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Robert R Banks Foundation IncReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation of NevadaReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Luna FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Ward Creek FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,084 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Dayna Lynn Ahern FoundationHenderson, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Aurora FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Robert M Lee FoundationSparks, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking