A museum gallery with a large landscape painting in a gilt frame

Grant recipient EIN 94-2943891Arts and culture

Who funds Discovery Childrens Museum?

41 private foundations gave Discovery Childrens Museum in Las Vegas, NV $2.9 million across 114 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 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.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

114 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2025

    Eco City Bank Exhibit

    $30,000
  2. The Bennett Family FoundationHenderson, NV 2025

    2025 presenting sponsorship

    $25,000
  3. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2025

    Energy|Energia STEM-Focused Gallery & Learning Experiences

    $15,000
  4. Bruce G Cochener FoundationWichita, KS 2025

    Operating/Educational

    $10,000
  5. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2025

    25th Anniversary Magic of DISCOVERY Gala

    $5,000
  6. The Tito and Sandra Tiberti FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2025

    Charitable

    $2,000
  7. Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation IncTucson, AZ 2024

    Support

    $100,000
  8. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $50,000
  9. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2024

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $35,000
  10. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2024

    Eco city bank exhibit

    $30,000
  11. Lincoln Dynamic FoundationHenderson, NV 2024

    To support general operation.

    $25,000
  12. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Operating expenses for the discovery lab

    $25,000
  13. Glenn W Bailey Charitable TrustWest Palm Beach, FL 2024

    STEM discoveries

    $25,000
  14. Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneySioux Falls, SD 2024

    General operating support

    $20,420
  15. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2024

    DISCOVERY STEM Educational Programs

    $20,000
  16. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2024

    STEM programing, girl powered event & volunteer opportunities including a focus on financial literacy/hands on banking activity

    $16,000
  17. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Energy/Energia STEM Focused Gallery & Learning Experiences

    $16,000
  18. Meow Wolf Philanthropic FoundationSanta Fe, NM 2024

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  19. Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation IncSanta Ana, CA 2024

    To ignite a lifelong love of learning by engaging in playful & educational experiences.

    $10,000
  20. Bruce G Cochener FoundationWichita, KS 2024

    Operating/Educational

    $10,000
  21. Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BTLos Angeles, CA 2024

    To help organization with its charitable mission

    $10,000
  22. The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen Foundation CorpHenderson, NV 2024

    Philanthropic support for children to have the opportunity to play, explore and dream big.

    $7,500
  23. Penn Entertainment FoundationWyomissing, PA 2024

    Charitable

    $5,000
  24. AJ Koval Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2024

    General operations.

    $5,000
  25. The Morris A Hazan Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2024

    General support

    $5,000
  26. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2024

    YouthWorks Program

    $2,000
  27. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2024

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  28. Chami Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2024

    Children's education

    $1,000
  29. Windsong TrustManhattan Beach, CA 2023

    Educational program support

    $1,000,000
  30. Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation IncTucson, AZ 2023

    Support

    $109,000
  31. Playstudios Impact FundWilmington, DE 2023

    General & unrestricted

    $50,000
  32. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2023

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $35,000
  33. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Energy/Energia STEM-Focused Gallery Learning Experiences

    $25,000
  34. Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneySioux Falls, SD 2023

    General operating support

    $20,920
  35. Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BTLos Angeles, CA 2023

    To help organization with its charitable mission

    $10,000
  36. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2023

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  37. The Bretzlaff Foundation IncReno, NV 2023

    Discovery on Wheels Program

    $10,000
  38. The Tuttleman FoundationErwinna, PA 2023

    Charitable

    $6,500
  39. Penn Entertainment FoundationWyomissing, PA 2023

    Charitable

    $5,000
  40. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2023

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,500
  41. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2023

    Support Youthworks

    $1,000
  42. Yang Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2023

    General support

    $1,000
  43. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $126
  44. Windsong TrustManhattan Beach, CA 2022

    Steam field trip program

    $250,000
  45. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2022

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $30,000
  46. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2022

    Our Next DISCOVERY Campaign - Early Childhood Education and literacy in toddler town

    $25,000
  47. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2022

    General & Unrestricted

    $25,000
  48. Canarelli Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2022

    Discovery on Wheels Program

    $25,000
  49. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Discovery lab

    $25,000
  50. Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneySioux Falls, SD 2022

    General operating support

    $20,920
  51. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2022

    DISCOVERY STEM Educational Programs

    $20,000
  52. The Jechart-Yoo Charitable TrustLas Vegas, NV 2022

    To fund organization expenses

    $5,000
  53. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Juneteenth Community Celebration

    $5,000
  54. Engelstad Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2022

    Program support

    $2,500
  55. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2022

    Donation for general operations.

    $2,500
  56. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2022

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,250
  57. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $125
  58. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Discovery Lab

    $25,000
  59. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $20,000
  60. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2021

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $20,000
  61. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2021

    DISCOVERY STEM Educational Programs

    $20,000
  62. AJ Koval Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2021

    Donation for general operations.

    $15,000
  63. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Clean Energy & Conservation Education Collaboration

    $10,000
  64. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2021

    Donation for general operations.

    $10,000
  65. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2021

    Arts and culture

    $7,500
  66. Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneySioux Falls, SD 2021

    General operating support

    $5,000
  67. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2021

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,250
  68. The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen Foundation CorpHenderson, NV 2021

    Philanthropic support in children's museums

    $500
  69. Adair Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2021

    General support of its mission.

    $500
  70. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $230
  71. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $60
  72. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $30
  73. Windsong TrustManhattan Beach, CA 2020

    Reset, rise and shine project

    $300,000
  74. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Discovery lab project

    $25,000
  75. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $20,000
  76. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2020

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $20,000
  77. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2020

    DISCOVERY Science Programing fund

    $20,000
  78. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2020

    Discovery steam programs

    $10,000
  79. Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation LTDLas Vegas, NV 2020

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  80. AJ Koval Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2020

    Donation for general operations.

    $5,000
  81. Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationLas Vegas, NV 2020

    Donation to local charity to bring online services in southern nevada.

    $5,000
  82. Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 2020

    Donation for general operations.

    $5,000
  83. The Rosendin FoundationAustin, TX 2020

    Conversion of exhibit space into study hall for low income students and children of first responders

    $2,500
  84. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  85. Carmax FoundationRichmond, VA 2020

    KMX foundation BRD recognition

    $1,000
  86. Kropid Family FoundationHinsdale, IL 2020

    Support

    $1,000
  87. Mutual of America FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General operating purpose

    $700
  88. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $197
  89. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $105
  90. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $90
  91. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $60
  92. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $22
  93. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $11
  94. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2019

    DISCOVERY STEAM Programs

    $20,000
  95. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  96. Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV 2019

    Support nonprofit children's museum

    $10,000
  97. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2019

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,750
  98. Mutual of America FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General operating purpose

    $250
  99. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $196
  100. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $66
  101. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $11
  102. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $11
  103. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2018

    DISCOVERY Science Programs

    $20,000
  104. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  105. Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation IncPasadena, CA 2018

    Grant for "youthworks internship program"

    $7,500
  106. Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation LTDLas Vegas, NV 2018

    Youthworks program

    $5,000
  107. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2018

    DISCOVERY on Wheels Program

    $1,400
  108. The Bennett Family FoundationHenderson, NV 2018

    2018 Magic of DISCOVERY Gala - FULL PAGE AD

    $1,000
  109. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2018

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  110. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2018

    Youthworks Program

    $1,000
  111. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2017

    Patents Pending Science Explorations Project

    $20,000
  112. Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation IncPasadena, CA 2017

    Grant to help underwrite paid youth works internship.

    $7,500
  113. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2017

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,000
  114. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL 2017

    Youthworks Program

    $1,500

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other arts and culture organizations in Las Vegas, NV and are not among Discovery Childrens Museum’s funders above.

  1. Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationHenderson, NV 9 grants Preselected only $105,000 to similar organizations
  2. Binion Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 10 grants Preselected only $85,000 to similar organizations
  3. Gee FoundationBarstow, CA 11 grants Preselected only $6,700 to similar organizations
  4. IBM International FoundationArmonk, NY 4 grants Preselected only $2,358 to similar organizations
  5. Troesh Family FoundationHenderson, NV 7 grants Preselected only $700,000 to similar organizations
  6. Shulman Family Foundation fka Alex Shulman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 11 grants Preselected only $105,000 to similar organizations
  7. Rosenblum Family FoundationWilmington, DE 7 grants Preselected only $84,250 to similar organizations
  8. The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV 11 grants Accepts applications $71,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 94-2943891 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.