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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Nevada: 156 foundations, $10 million in grants
156 private foundations paid 412 grants totaling $9,978,537 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Nevada, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Morby Family Charitable Foundation, with $1,000,000 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Arts, culture and humanities
- Recipients in
- Nevada
- Foundations
- 156
- Grants
- 412
- Total granted
- $9,978,537
Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Nevada
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morby Family Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | To promote the charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | Los Angeles, CA | 4 | $743,991 | $460,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | To help educate and inspire regional, statewide and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | 4 | $640,000 | $350,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General Operations & Endowment | apps.irs.gov |
| Tusher Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $500,000 | $500,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Arts and education | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno, NV | 9 | $480,000 | $200,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Pilara Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $411,038 | $411,038 | Nevada Museum of Art | Art | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $275,000 | $200,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Reno, NV | 6 | $271,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2025/26 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert M Lee Foundation | Sparks, NV | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Fund in support of the museum's exhibition and education programs along with its general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Estelle J Kelsey Foundation | Reno, NV | 5 | $253,380 | $150,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Hands on program | apps.irs.gov |
| Gracias Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Sierra Arts Foundation | General operating expenses in its entirety. | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Las Vegas, NV | 4 | $245,000 | $200,000 | The Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Support performing arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 4 | $235,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker | apps.irs.gov |
| Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation | Orange Village, OH | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | A More Perfect Union | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah | Orange Village, OH | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | A More Perfect Union | General | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 13 | $216,050 | $75,000 | Friends of the Marzen House | Marzenville: Museum Heritage Electricity Project | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation | Minden, NV | 4 | $175,000 | $125,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Funds to help offer meaningful art and cultural experiences, and foster new knowledge in the visual arts by encouraging interdisciplinary investigation. | apps.irs.gov |
| Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation | Reno, NV | 5 | $166,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Museum expansion | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Reno, NV | 11 | $158,275 | $45,000 | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | Operational expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Manhattan Beach, CA | 2 | $157,000 | $137,000 | The Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Student matinees | apps.irs.gov |
| The Neon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Neon Museum | to support the Mobile Neon Bending Studio, a Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation | Reno, NV | 3 | $130,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Capital/construction | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bennett Family Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $108,000 | $108,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | For community education and future dance scholarship pledge | apps.irs.gov |
| Stella Roy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $106,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | The Nutcracker by George Balanchine | apps.irs.gov |
| Cashman Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $105,000 | $100,000 | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Donation for general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Adelson Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Las Vegas Philharmonic | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Andress Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Nutcracker committment of $100K | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Fci 2024 implementation | apps.irs.gov |
| Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Discovery Childrens Museum | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Tribal Minds Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation | Dayton, OH | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | "into the time horizon" exhibition | apps.irs.gov |
| The John C Kish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Nick and Edna Weller Charities Inc | Dayton, OH | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | Foundation To Assist Young Musicians | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Rodan Family Foundation | Orinda, CA | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Sukkat Shalom Inc | Charitable purposes of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| The Laura L Tiberti Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $56,000 | $56,000 | Nevada Public Radio | Public broadcasting programs | apps.irs.gov |
| 1011 Foundation Inc | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Paid in Full Foundation | To support hip hop artists and music culture. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | Reno, NV | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable Foundation | Henderson, NV | 3 | $50,000 | $20,000 | Continuing the Legacy Dance Foundation | General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Yao Yuan Sze Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 2 | $50,000 | $25,000 | Southern Nevada Public Television | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| The George W Gillemot Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $47,500 | $47,500 | Pathways To Aviation | Developing aviation outreach and education projects for students to facilitate educational success, labor force growth, and economic vitality | apps.irs.gov |
| Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $45,000 | $30,000 | Artown | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles H Stout Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Southern Nevada Public Television | Ready2learn | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Channel 5 Public Broadcasting | Pbs reno curiosity classroom | apps.irs.gov |
| Lied Foundation Trust | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Future dance outreach program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | General operating support for dance productions and activities | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $39,000 | $15,000 | Arts for All Nevada | Arts and culture | apps.irs.gov |
| The Boyd Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $35,000 | $20,000 | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Nonrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation | Portland, OR | 2 | $34,492 | $24,637 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Performance support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Brewery Arts Center | Community programming support | apps.irs.gov |
| Playstudios Impact Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Neon Museum | General & unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| William H Moffat Jr Foundation | Reno, NV | 5 | $27,750 | $15,000 | Artown | Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Willametta K Day Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $27,500 | $12,500 | Nevada Museum of Art Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan Donald Leve and Annette Melva Leve Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Friends of Childrens Museum of the Galilee Inc | Mobile maker space - general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Caufield Family Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Arts Community Coalition Nevada | Desert biennial project | apps.irs.gov |
| Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 2 | $25,000 | $20,000 | The Neon Museum | General support of exempt mission and programs | apps.irs.gov |
| So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society | Supporting historical site preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cold Heading Foundation | Warren, MI | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | To support the organization's mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Troesh Family Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | 2024 nutcracker sponsorship renewal | apps.irs.gov |
| Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Sierra Nevada Ballet | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Wray Family Foundation | Carson City, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Reno Philharmonic Association | General & unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park, IL | 5 | $24,500 | $20,000 | Discovery Childrens Museum | DISCOVERY STEM Educational Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $23,320 | $20,420 | Discovery Childrens Museum | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $22,877 | $22,877 | Nevada Public Radio | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Deborah and TJ Day Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $22,500 | $12,500 | Nevada Museum of Art | To support programs that provide educational resources for everyone. | apps.irs.gov |
| Beacon Island Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | CQ Forum Inc | Provide financial aid forcultural & ethnic awareness | apps.irs.gov |
| Cyrus and Michael Tang Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Nevada Public Radio | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack Van Sickle Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Marshall R Matley Foundation | Reno, NV | 3 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Arts for All Nevada | To fund art workshops for students with intellectual disabilities, development delays, and other disabilities in the 2025-2026 school year. | apps.irs.gov |
| Ce Johnson Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | The Holland Project | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hornbuckle Family Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Nevada Public Radio | Fulfill charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard and Irene Berekson Private Foundation | Pullman, WA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Nevada Public Radio | Pc | apps.irs.gov |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 3 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 149 | $13,099 | $1,037 | Falcon Band Boosters | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Aurora Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $13,000 | $10,000 | Smith Center for Performing Arts | Support for art & culture and educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 2 | $11,000 | $6,000 | Arts for All Nevada | Artist in Residency Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Seidman Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $10,500 | $7,000 | Save Protect Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $10,000 | $7,500 | Nevada School of the Arts | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Binion Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Neon Museum | Support the preservation of local las vegas history | apps.irs.gov |
| Bruce G Cochener Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Discovery Childrens Museum | Operating/Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Exhibition support | apps.irs.gov |
| Codd Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Director level sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| David Copperfield Project Magic Fund | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada School of the Arts | Support education of students wanting to specialize in the performing arts. | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Grace Nauman Foundation | Carson City, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Brewery Arts Center | Summer camp program | apps.irs.gov |
| Kennedy Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Music Matters Fund Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Holland Project | Project support | apps.irs.gov |
| Shulman Family Foundation Fka Alex Shulman Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | To provide support to exempt organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Holland Project | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Davidson Foundation Inc | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Reno Philharmonic Association | Unrestricted donation in support of fellows scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Frank Offenhauser Foundation | Winnemucca, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Great Basin Arts and Entertainment | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seminetta Family Foundation | Crystal Bay, NV | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | General funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wawona Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| WM Keck Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nevada Museum of Art Inc | For general support of charitable purposes. | apps.irs.gov |
| Archer Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $9,000 | $5,000 | Composers Showcase LV LTD | To provide a platform and a forum for composers and lyricists, to share their original music and to encourage new collaborations. | apps.irs.gov |
| Hilltop Foundation | Pahrump, NV | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Nevada Public Radio | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Offerdahl Family Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 2 | $7,500 | $5,000 | Sierra School of Performing Arts | Strives to provide outstanding and innovative performances along with exceptional educational and outreach programs. | apps.irs.gov |
| Marcella Peek Inside Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Artown | Rabbit nahuales art installation | apps.irs.gov |
| Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $6,000 | $5,000 | Artown | General contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen Foundation Corp | Henderson, NV | 1 | $5,868 | $5,868 | Opera Las Vegas | Philanthropic support for the quality and impact of opera informances in schools, libraries, and community venues. | apps.irs.gov |
| Aguirre Healthcare Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Brodie Foundation Inc | Estero, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Dani Maloney Dance Company | To support the community | apps.irs.gov |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | Reno, NV | 6 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Nevada Woodchucks | Funds will help to support the holiday toys for underserved children project in fiscal year 2026 to provide supplies for handmade wooden toys to children experiencing poverty, instability, homelessnes | apps.irs.gov |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Virgin Valley Theatre Group | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | To support the senior choir program. | apps.irs.gov |
| Penn Entertainment Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Discovery Childrens Museum | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Howard and Sarah D Solomon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Institute for Young Dramatic Voices | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tuttleman Foundation | Erwinna, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Williams Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | For support of the arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Toll Brothers Foundation | Fort Washington, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Las Vegas Philharmonic | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Bancroft-Clair Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | The Nevada Museum of Art | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerome Robbins Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Bilek Charitable Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | The Neon Museum | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark Associates Charitable Foundation | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | Provides music therapy to those in need | apps.irs.gov |
| Harold M Moore Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Las Vegas Ballet Company | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Haskell Fund | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Western Folklife Center | Della jones scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation | Iselin, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jazz Outreach Initiative | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ruvo Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Glenbrook Fireworks Inc | Charity - general support | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $2,178 | $2,000 | Silver Sage Foundation | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $2,058 | $2,058 | Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society | Employee or trustee recommended gift for general operational support. | apps.irs.gov |
| Americana Arts Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Reno Philharmonic Association Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Glenbrook Fireworks Inc | Annual discretionary giving | apps.irs.gov |
| Silver Lining Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Vegas City Opera | General purpose contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | David J Drakulich Art Foundation for Freedom of Expression | Agent - individual hh | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tiberti Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $1,525 | $1,525 | Nevada Public Radio | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Macnamara Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Las Vegas Philharmonic | This donation was made to fund music, culture, and education. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carol Moss Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,029 | $1,029 | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Coffey Koch Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Smith Center for the Performing Arts | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Dirienzo Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Artown | 501(c)(3) local | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Bridge of Hope | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | To support the organization's mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack and Shanaz Langson Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nevada Museum of Art | In honor of stacie mathewson | apps.irs.gov |
| Klintworth Family Foundation | Park City, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Positively Arts Foundation Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Native American Bear Foundation | Sonoma, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Silver State Gourd Society | Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Speramus Foundation | Hillsborough, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Glenbrook Fireworks | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The David Lebuhn Foundation | Glenbrook, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Glenbrook Historical Society | To fullfill exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scheffel Family Charitable Trust | Reno, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Artown | Community support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Zions Youth Symphony and Chorus | To serve others through music. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Care With Me Foundation | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Varrichio Family Foundation | Plano, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Glenbrook Fireworks | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| William H Prusoff Foundation | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Foundation for the Stars | Charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Words Growing Wild in the Woods | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Western Folklife Center | Cultural museum | apps.irs.gov |
| Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Tribal Minds Inc | Restricted use | apps.irs.gov |
| Danilo Soriano Family Foundation LTD | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Desert Roots Rising Stars | Adopt-a-Musician Scholarship Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Artown | Assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Western Folklife Center | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The McConnell Foundation | Redding, CA | 1 | $375 | $375 | Western Folklife Center | Membership & General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| The David and Jennifer Hardie Memorial Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $300 | $300 | Southern Nevada Public Television | The mission of vegas pbs and snpt is to create an informed and engaged community through high-tech, high-touch experiences that educate and empower individuals and organizations. | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellman Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $250 | $250 | The Neon Museum | General use | apps.irs.gov |
| The Castle Ferreira Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Nevada Public Radio | Operational support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation Inc | Carson City, NV | 1 | $200 | $200 | Douglas County Historical Society | Charitable - preserve and collect local history and make it accessible to the community and vistors | apps.irs.gov |
| Steinberg Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $150 | $150 | Las Vegas Philharmonic | To help supplement ticket sales, which cover less than 50% of ongoing operational costs. the organization helps to support artistic excellence as highlighted in concerts, and helps boost cultural clim | apps.irs.gov |
| JK Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $100 | $100 | Nevada Public Radio | Support the purpose of the origination - to create a more informed public. | apps.irs.gov |
| Bryant Foundation | Cora, WY | 1 | $77 | $77 | Nevada Public Radio | donation to support public radio and promote state wide communication | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $75 | $75 | Southern Nevada Public Television | Arts, culture and humanities | apps.irs.gov |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $50 | $50 | Carson Valley Community Theatre Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morby Family Charitable Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tusher Family Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Arts and education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | To help educate and inspire regional, statewide and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach | $460,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pilara Family Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Art | $411,038 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General Operations & Endowment | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc | Artown | Reno, NV | Program Support | $265,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | The Smith Center for Performing Arts | Las Vegas, NV | To help provide and preserve a high quality performing arts center that is embraced by the community and recognized as a vital force by supporting artistic excellence, education and inspiration for al | $263,991 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert M Lee Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Fund in support of the museum's exhibition and education programs along with its general operations | $255,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gracias Family Foundation | Sierra Arts Foundation | Reno, NV | General operating expenses in its entirety. | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah | A More Perfect Union | Henderson, NV | General | $225,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation | A More Perfect Union | Henderson, NV | General | $225,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General purpose | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | The Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Support performing arts | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Neon Foundation | Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | to support the Mobile Neon Bending Studio, a Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) initiative | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Estelle J Kelsey Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Hands on program | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | The Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Student matinees | $137,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Funds to help offer meaningful art and cultural experiences, and foster new knowledge in the visual arts by encouraging interdisciplinary investigation. | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bennett Family Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | For community education and future dance scholarship pledge | $108,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Artown | Reno, NV | General purpose | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc | Discovery Childrens Museum | Las Vegas, NV | Support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cashman Family Foundation | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Reno, NV | Donation for general operations | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | Incline Village, NV | General support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adelson Family Foundation | Las Vegas Philharmonic | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable purposes | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Andress Family Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | Nutcracker committment of $100K | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stella Roy Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | The Nutcracker by George Balanchine | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2025/26 | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | "into the time horizon" exhibition | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Capital/construction | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Museum expansion | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Fci 2024 implementation | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | General purpose | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The John C Kish Foundation | Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Novo Foundation | Tribal Minds Inc | Sparks, NV | General support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | to underwrite the School Services position 2025/26,Redfield Learning Cntr, Scholastic Awards | $81,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nick and Edna Weller Charities Inc | Foundation To Assist Young Musicians | Las Vegas, NV | Education | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Estelle J Kelsey Foundation | Nevada State Prison Preservation Society | Carson City, NV | Preservation project | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Friends of the Marzen House | Lovelock, NV | Marzenville: Museum Heritage Electricity Project | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Support for an art exhibition | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rodan Family Foundation | Sukkat Shalom Inc | Reno, NV | Charitable purposes of the organization | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Laura L Tiberti Charitable Foundation | Nevada Public Radio | Las Vegas, NV | Public broadcasting programs | $56,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Carry out charitable purpose of foundation | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 1011 Foundation Inc | Paid in Full Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | To support hip hop artists and music culture. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Western Folklife Center | Elko, NV | 40th and 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The George W Gillemot Foundation | Pathways To Aviation | Reno, NV | Developing aviation outreach and education projects for students to facilitate educational success, labor force growth, and economic vitality | $47,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Holland Project | Reno, NV | Underwrite salaries of executive staff and program staff | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Note-Able Music Therapy Services | Reno, NV | Operational expenses | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | Channel 5 Public Broadcasting | Reno, NV | Pbs reno curiosity classroom | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lied Foundation Trust | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | Future dance outreach program | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | General operating support for dance productions and activities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles H Stout Foundation | Southern Nevada Public Television | Las Vegas, NV | Ready2learn | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Artown | Reno, NV | Monday night musical series | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Exhibition support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation | Artown | Reno, NV | General purpose | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, NV | Community programming support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playstudios Impact Fund | Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | General & unrestricted | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Sierra Arts Foundation | Reno, NV | to support art programs for RCOP schools in Washoe County | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Caufield Family Foundation | Arts Community Coalition Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Desert biennial project | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Arts for All Nevada | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan Donald Leve and Annette Melva Leve Family Foundation | Friends of Childrens Museum of the Galilee Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Mobile maker space - general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cold Heading Foundation | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Reno, NV | To support the organization's mission | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Troesh Family Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | 2024 nutcracker sponsorship renewal | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Operating school tours support (1 of 5) | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | School Tours | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Deep time: sea dragons of nevada | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wray Family Foundation | Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | General & unrestricted | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wheeler Blackbeach Foundation | Sierra Nevada Ballet | Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yao Yuan Sze Foundation | Southern Nevada Public Television | Las Vegas, NV | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yao Yuan Sze Foundation | Southern Nevada Public Television | Las Vegas, NV | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation | Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society | Incline Village, NV | Supporting historical site preservation | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Las Vegas, NV | Performance support | $24,637 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation | Nevada Public Radio | Las Vegas, NV | General | $22,877 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | Discovery Childrens Museum | Las Vegas, NV | General operating support | $20,420 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beacon Island Foundation | CQ Forum Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Provide financial aid forcultural & ethnic awareness | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable Foundation | Continuing the Legacy Dance Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General Fund | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Discovery Childrens Museum | Las Vegas, NV | DISCOVERY STEM Educational Programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Boyd Family Foundation | Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Reno, NV | Nonrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Henderson, NV | Launchpad and I CAN BE Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Henderson Symphony Orchestra | Henderson, NV | Educational program support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | Incline Village, NV | Educate future generations on the importance of including theater, music and art in their everday lives. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Las Vegas Philharmonic | Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack Van Sickle Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General fund | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cyrus and Michael Tang Foundation | Nevada Public Radio | Las Vegas, NV | General fund | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation | The Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | General support of exempt mission and programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Sierra School of Performing Arts | Reno, NV | Rzh amphitheater rental reimbursement | $15,865 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Artown | Reno, NV | Artown | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William H Moffat Jr Foundation | Artown | Reno, NV | Programs | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158 | Arts for All Nevada | Reno, NV | Arts and culture | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable Foundation | City of the World Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General Fund | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Henderson Symphony Orchestra | Henderson, NV | Provide support to performing arts | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | Incline Village, NV | General purpose | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Las Vegas Natural History Museum | Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Las Vegas Philharmonic | Las Vegas, NV | Provide support to performing arts | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | To collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic las vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ce Johnson Foundation | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hornbuckle Family Foundation | Nevada Public Radio | Las Vegas, NV | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard and Irene Berekson Private Foundation | Nevada Public Radio | Las Vegas, NV | Pc | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.