Data / Foundation grants / Education / Nevada
Who funds education in Nevada: 147 foundations, $17.7 million in grants
147 private foundations paid 424 grants totaling $17,729,274 to education nonprofits in Nevada, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Windsong Trust, with $3,607,240 in 6 grants.
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Foundations that funded education in Nevada
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsong Trust | Manhattan Beach, CA | 6 | $3,607,240 | $1,500,000 | Opportunity 180 | Educational program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The George W Gillemot Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | The foundation receives, invests and administers funds to benefit the university of nevada, reno, while honoring the philanthropic intent of its donors | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | Reno, NV | 5 | $984,005 | $691,805 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Statement of work research- 1 wind electrical generation2 3d printing of electronics3 terrain penetrating sensors4 75 ghz rectifier for wireless power transfer5 development of an atmoshperic water har | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno, NV | 3 | $865,000 | $830,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $801,000 | $250,000 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | The Nevada Flex EMS Supplement Project | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $516,808 | $200,000 | Las Vegas Collegiate Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Tusher Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $500,000 | $500,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Las Vegas, NV | 4 | $493,084 | $446,053 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Support university programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Reno, NV | 5 | $410,000 | $325,000 | Education Alliance of Washoe County | To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 2 | $334,553 | $197,208 | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Ultrasound training initiative in nevada | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 11 | $323,400 | $250,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network (TEON) - Protecting the Jewel of the Sierra | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles Koch Foundation | Arlington, VA | 1 | $300,000 | $300,000 | National Microschooling Center | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 3 | $275,000 | $150,000 | Opportunity 180 | Design to edrupt cohorts | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter S Johnson Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $225,000 | $150,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $202,412 | $200,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | In support of underserved small business expansion | apps.irs.gov |
| Hester Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Sage Ridge School | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Patricia Sastaunik Charitable | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $172,477 | $172,477 | University of Nevada Las Vegas FDN | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $166,668 | $166,668 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | For support of understanding the outcomes of various pathways to teacher licensure | apps.irs.gov |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 2 | $160,216 | $100,000 | Nevada News Bureau Inc | For general support | apps.irs.gov |
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | Power2parent | To empower every parent with the tools and support to confidently guide their child's care and education | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | The University of Nevada Reno Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | National Microschooling Center | To support general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Something From Nothing GH | Incline Village, NV | 2 | $135,980 | $110,430 | Lake Tahoe School | School | apps.irs.gov |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 | National Microschooling Center | To support the National Microschooling Center's resource hub focused on knowledge-building and resources for microschool leaders and building awareness for the field. | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $120,000 | $50,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | UNLV Small Business Development Center & First Generation Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Straubel Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | Sage Ridge School | Annual fund 2024-25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hodnefield Family Foundation Inc | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $112,000 | $112,000 | Tahoe Community Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Lynch WJ Char Tua DTD 05121988 | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $101,580 | $101,580 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Aja Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | To empower npea members to demonstrate their outcomes and roi through data storytelling, targeting funders, stakeholders, partners, and communities, with tools developed emphasizing an equity-focused | apps.irs.gov |
| Estelle J Kelsey Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Public health facility | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | College of business building | apps.irs.gov |
| Stupski Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | To support the development and implementation of initiatives that promote healing and recovery for the UNLV community, with a focus on addressing trauma within the advisor community following the Dece | apps.irs.gov |
| The Blackstone Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Programmatic support for launchpad | apps.irs.gov |
| The Boyd Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Nonrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $99,961 | $99,961 | University of Nevada - Reno Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| WM Keck Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | For general support of charitable purposes. | apps.irs.gov |
| Aceso Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | 1 | $85,600 | $85,600 | Urban Roots Garden Classrooms | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $70,580 | $70,580 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 | $67,500 | $36,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Support student athletics | apps.irs.gov |
| The Karen A and Kevin W Kennedy Foundation | Gulf Stream, FL | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | Sage Ridge School | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $50,000 | $30,000 | F E A T of Southern Nevada | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Capstone Christian Academy | To provide excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and the application of Biblical principles. | apps.irs.gov |
| Scott K Canepa Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | University of Nevada- Reno Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Stone Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Northern Nevada Literacy Council | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 212 | $45,912 | $1,909 | Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $45,750 | $45,750 | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Support to study job creation among entrepreneurs by examining the effects of various policy levers-including minimum wages, payroll taxes and employment protection in communities that vary by wealth | apps.irs.gov |
| Rodenfels Family Foundation Inc | Henderson, NV | 1 | $42,656 | $42,656 | Las Vegas Rotary Foundation | Community outreach programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Binion Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | The Meadows School | The meadow school 23-24 greatest need fund & endowment/class of 1997 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pan Family Private Foundation | Walnut, CA | 1 | $39,830 | $39,830 | Panda Cares Foundation | To support for children's health and education. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $35,000 | $23,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps dinner | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $34,000 | $34,000 | Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc | To contribute to charitable purposes. | apps.irs.gov |
| Grant Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Seeks and manages gifts to the university. to provide scholarships, research facilities, equipment, and other enhancements that improve the quality of higher education. to provide a dependable, long-t | apps.irs.gov |
| Liang Zee Foundation Fka Zee Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | The Meadows School | Annual and capital fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation | Dayton, OH | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Incline Education Fund | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 4 | $29,500 | $20,000 | Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation | Tmcc bachelor's of architecture classroom renovation | apps.irs.gov |
| Beazer Charity Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $25,060 | $25,060 | Southern Nevada Trades High School | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | The Meadows School | General charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Incline Education Fund | Incline star follies production | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorothy Lemelson Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Support for the head clinical supervisor for the behavioral health collaborative fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ernest A & Mary Elizabeth Becker Family Foundation A Non-Profit Corp | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Meadows School | To assist youth in clark county to build a comprehensive toolkit of knowledge and skills to grow, thive and make a difference by providing them with access to quality education. | apps.irs.gov |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Jobs for Nevadas Graduates Inc | Operational funding request | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Nevada Center for Civic Engagement | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Plymouth Hill Foundation | Millbrook, NY | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Russell Mace Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ying Family Charitable Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Panda Cares Foundation Inc | To support the health and education needs of underserved youth and to foster the spirit of giving. | apps.irs.gov |
| Playstudios Impact Fund | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $24,500 | $14,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | General & unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation Inc | Aventura, FL | 2 | $22,000 | $20,000 | National Microschooling Center | Support education awareness events | apps.irs.gov |
| Andress Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Nevada State University Foundation | Scholarship Endowment - Melanie Tobiasson 100k commitment | apps.irs.gov |
| Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Least Resistance Training Concepts | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | To support the participation of indigenous representatives from the awa community of the brazilian amazon at the 14th conference on hunting and gathering societies. | apps.irs.gov |
| Philadelphia Insurance Companies FDN | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | For general charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Orchard House Foundation -A Nevada Non Profit Corporation | Reno, NV | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Great Basin Outdoor School | General Purpose Grants | apps.irs.gov |
| The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management Students Scholarship Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dixie May Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | To provide scholarship support to students in the college of businesss sports management program. | apps.irs.gov |
| Offerdahl Family Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 3 | $17,500 | $10,000 | Incline Education Fund | Help students both in and out of the classroom by finding, launching and funding innovative programs and providing resources for existing programs that promote educational excellence. | apps.irs.gov |
| Lincoln Dynamic Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $15,275 | $15,275 | Core Powered By the Rogers Foundation | To support general operation. | apps.irs.gov |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | The Ixs Foundation | To help organization with its charitable mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Moreno Family Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Panda Cares Foundation Inc | Health | apps.irs.gov |
| Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Achievement Beyond Obstacles | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The LB Research and Education Foundation | Asheville, NC | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Southern Nevada Black Educators Initiative | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miner Anderson Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Ixs Foundation | Charitable Event | apps.irs.gov |
| Bergelectric Charitable Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | Agc Workforce Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Confidence Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | $1,874 for silver & blue; $2,975 - unr classical tahoe fellow training program; $5,151 - dean's excellence fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Infosys Foundation USA | New York, NY | 1 | $10,450 | $10,450 | Quorum Outreach and Research Foundation | Teacher Training | apps.irs.gov |
| Deborah and TJ Day Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | To provide outstanding learning, discovery, and engagement programs that serve economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of nevada, the nation, and the world. | apps.irs.gov |
| Krakauer John Charitable Trust | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Hospitality Charitable Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | General charitable use | apps.irs.gov |
| Patricia Bragg Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Great Basin Outdoor School | General support for charity's purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Tao Jones Charitable Foundation Inc | Miami Beach, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Nevada - Reno Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Awareness Is Prevention | General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 4 | $8,200 | $7,000 | Capstone Christian Academy | Fidelity matching gifts to education | apps.irs.gov |
| The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation | Spicer, MN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Lake Tahoe School | Charitable activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Benzak Foundation | Rye, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Lake Tahoe School | To further donee's exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Terri & Roland Sturm Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Meadows School | Contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Informed Experiences Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Avalanche Canyon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Alexander Dawson Foundation | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Sharon E Sigesmund Charitable Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Touro University Nevada | Helping people with autism | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kramer Family Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Boosted Diplomas | Tutoring | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nevada News Bureau Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | Reston, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Incline Education Fund | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Harvey and Leslie Wagner Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sage Ridge School | General budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Great Basin Outdoor School | To provide lifelong learning for children in need. lessons build healthy habits, social and academic skills. | apps.irs.gov |
| Penn Entertainment Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Vegas Stronger | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Rso Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Incline Education Fund | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Boosted Diplomas | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dorothy Towne Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Hot August Nights Foundation | Assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lebowitz Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | To support the alta skilled nursing and rehabilitation center scholarship for nursing endowment fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tuttleman Foundation | Erwinna, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nevada Visionaries | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Willametta K Day Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Wray Family Foundation | Carson City, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Minden Rotary Club Foundation | General & unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park, IL | 2 | $4,500 | $3,500 | Meadows School | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,152 | $4,152 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation | Minden, NV | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Minden Rotary Club Foundation | Purchase food weekend backpacks for homeless or very needy children attending schools in douglas county, nv. | apps.irs.gov |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Northern Nevada Literacy Council | Funds to assist with purchase of food to help attendance and program completion | apps.irs.gov |
| Joshua Green Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Tahoe Community Foundation | General fund donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Metta Giving Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Dean's Future Scholars Fund - General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $2,980 | $2,980 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Courage Sans Peur Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Boosted Diplomas | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack Van Sickle Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Nevada Hands and Voices | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Bison in Vegas Hbcu Alumni Group | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Seidman Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Fernley High School Music Boosters | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Dirienzo Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | The Hayek Group | 501(c)(3) local donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Anita Mann Kohl Charitable Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Air Force Association | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Grady Family Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Incline Education Fund | General Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Materium Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Help Save the Bees Foundation | For general operting support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sobrato Family Foundation | Mountain View, CA | 2 | $1,333 | $667 | Desert Sage Educational Initiative | Employee matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Miramar Charitable Foundation | Ft Mitchell, KY | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Accounting & information system dep | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Staton Elementary Pto | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation XNL | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $1,015 | $1,015 | Silver State Education Foundation | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Albatross Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Tahoe Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Stile Foundation-Serving C | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Meadows School | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Terry J & Susan K Hanson Foundation | Fountain Hills, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Pinecrest Academy of Nevada | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Hayek Group | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Westwood Foundation | Stateline, NV | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Friends of the Douglas County Library | Literacy education and supplies | apps.irs.gov |
| Weingart Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $750 | $750 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Emergency support for graduate students | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillery Charitable Trust | Henderson, NV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Harvard Club of Nevada | Provide support to the unversity byconducting interviews with applicants. | apps.irs.gov |
| Jay Morris Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Mesivta of Las Vegas | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Simms Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Vegas Stronger | Drug & alcohol support & counselling | apps.irs.gov |
| Truettner Family Foundation | Crested Butte, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Lake Tahoe School | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Brecker-Metal Foundation Inc | Suffern, NY | 1 | $400 | $400 | Mesivta of Las Vegas | Charitable Purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Douglas County Sheriffs Mounted Posse | Hometown heroes donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mesivta of Las Vegas | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| BSD Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $141 | $141 | Mesivta of Las Vegas | To provide financial assistance for a private, all-boys, Jewish school. | apps.irs.gov |
| Heidecorn Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $106 | $106 | Leaders in Training | Unrestricted contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $50 | $50 | Friends of the Douglas County Library | 50 | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George W Gillemot Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | The foundation receives, invests and administers funds to benefit the university of nevada, reno, while honoring the philanthropic intent of its donors | $3,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Opportunity 180 | Las Vegas, NV | Educational program support | $1,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | Windsong scholarship program | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $830,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Educational program support | $700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Statement of work research- 1 wind electrical generation2 3d printing of electronics3 terrain penetrating sensors4 75 ghz rectifier for wireless power transfer5 development of an atmoshperic water har | $691,805 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tusher Family Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Renon, NV | Education | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Support university programs | $446,053 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Education Alliance of Washoe County | Reno, NV | To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | $325,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles Koch Foundation | National Microschooling Center | Las Vegas, NV | General operating support | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation | Reno, NV | Educational program support for high school students | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network (TEON) - Protecting the Jewel of the Sierra | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | The Nevada Flex EMS Supplement Project | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Nevada Health Service Corps | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | Las Vegas Collegiate Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hester Family Foundation | Sage Ridge School | Reno, NV | Educational | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | In support of underserved small business expansion | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | Ultrasound training initiative in nevada | $197,208 | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | Opportunity 180 | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $176,808 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patricia Sastaunik Charitable | University of Nevada Las Vegas FDN | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted general | $172,477 | apps.irs.gov |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | For support of understanding the outcomes of various pathways to teacher licensure | $166,668 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation | Power2parent | Las Vegas, NV | To empower every parent with the tools and support to confidently guide their child's care and education | $160,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | National Microschooling Center | Las Vegas, NV | To support general operations | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation | Opportunity 180 | Las Vegas, NV | Design to edrupt cohorts | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation | The University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General fund | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter S Johnson Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | Garrett Meriwether Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | Cardiorespiratory care science degree program | $137,345 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | National Microschooling Center | Las Vegas, NV | To support the National Microschooling Center's resource hub focused on knowledge-building and resources for microschool leaders and building awareness for the field. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Annual scholarship fund contribution intended for students pursuing degrees in civil and electrical engineering | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Straubel Family Foundation | Sage Ridge School | Reno, NV | Annual fund 2024-25 | $115,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hodnefield Family Foundation Inc | Tahoe Community Foundation | Incline Village, NV | General support | $112,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Something From Nothing GH | Lake Tahoe School | Incline Village, NV | School | $110,430 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lynch WJ Char Tua DTD 05121988 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General operating | $101,580 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Blackstone Charitable Foundation | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | Programmatic support for launchpad | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aja Foundation | Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | To empower npea members to demonstrate their outcomes and roi through data storytelling, targeting funders, stakeholders, partners, and communities, with tools developed emphasizing an equity-focused | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation | Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Programmatic support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | Nevada News Bureau Inc | Las Vegas, NV | For general support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Clinical Supervision Funding for Pre-Licensed Clinicians/State Interns, focusing on rural, school based or crisis services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stupski Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | To support the development and implementation of initiatives that promote healing and recovery for the UNLV community, with a focus on addressing trauma within the advisor community following the Dece | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Boyd Family Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Nonrestricted | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Estelle J Kelsey Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Public health facility | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | College of business building | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Project ECHO Nevada | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund | University of Nevada - Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $99,961 | apps.irs.gov |
| WM Keck Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | For general support of charitable purposes. | $95,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Physician Assistant Studies Program | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aceso Foundation Inc | Urban Roots Garden Classrooms | Reno, NV | Charitable | $85,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | Tuition assistance | $82,240 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Presidential scholarship fund | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter S Johnson Foundation | Boosted Diplomas | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsong Trust | Leaders in Training | Las Vegas, NV | Educational program support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Educational | $70,580 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | For multi-messenger astronomy in exotic field modality with gps atomic clock data | $60,216 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Karen A and Kevin W Kennedy Foundation | Sage Ridge School | Reno, NV | Support | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc | Capstone Christian Academy | Las Vegas, NV | To provide excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and the application of Biblical principles. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stone Family Foundation | Northern Nevada Literacy Council | Reno, NV | General | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | UNLV Small Business Development Center & First Generation Scholarship | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Nevada Small Business Development Center & WF First Gen Scholarships | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Scott K Canepa Foundation | University of Nevada- Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Annual scholarship fund | $48,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | Support to study job creation among entrepreneurs by examining the effects of various policy levers-including minimum wages, payroll taxes and employment protection in communities that vary by wealth | $45,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bean Space Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Unr twelve-month faculty teaching contract with dr. sanad | $44,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rodenfels Family Foundation Inc | Las Vegas Rotary Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Community outreach programs | $42,656 | apps.irs.gov |
| Binion Family Foundation | The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | The meadow school 23-24 greatest need fund & endowment/class of 1997 | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | University of Nevada-Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pan Family Private Foundation | Panda Cares Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | To support for children's health and education. | $39,830 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Support student athletics | $36,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust | Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc | North Las Vegas, NV | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $34,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | F E A T of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation | Incline Education Fund | Incline Village, NV | General support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Liang Zee Foundation Fka Zee Foundation | The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | Annual and capital fund | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grant Family Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Seeks and manages gifts to the university. to provide scholarships, research facilities, equipment, and other enhancements that improve the quality of higher education. to provide a dependable, long-t | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Something From Nothing GH | Incline Boosters Club | Incline Village, NV | To support incline high school | $25,550 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beazer Charity Foundation Inc | Southern Nevada Trades High School | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $25,060 | apps.irs.gov |
| Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation | Academy of Finance Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Air Force Association | Nellis Afb, NV | 2025 Aviation Nation Women in Aviation | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Encompass Academy | Reno, NV | support Student Incentive Program to purchase Ipads and uniforms | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation | Incline Education Fund | Incline Village, NV | Incline star follies production | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Jobs for Nevadas Graduates Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Operational funding request | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ernest A & Mary Elizabeth Becker Family Foundation A Non-Profit Corp | Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | To assist youth in clark county to build a comprehensive toolkit of knowledge and skills to grow, thive and make a difference by providing them with access to quality education. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158 | Nevada Center for Civic Engagement | Sparks, NV | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Nevada News Bureau Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ying Family Charitable Foundation | Panda Cares Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | To support the health and education needs of underserved youth and to foster the spirit of giving. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Southern Nevada Trades High School | Las Vegas, NV | SNTHS Work Based Learning Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation | The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Russell Mace Foundation | Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation | Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Fund scholarship for lee business school | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Plymouth Hill Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General charitable purposes | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorothy Lemelson Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Support for the head clinical supervisor for the behavioral health collaborative fund | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps dinner | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | Reno, NV | To support the participation of indigenous representatives from the awa community of the brazilian amazon at the 14th conference on hunting and gathering societies. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Orchard House Foundation -A Nevada Non Profit Corporation | Great Basin Outdoor School | Reno, NV | General Purpose Grants | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | Jobs for Nevadas Graduates Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation Inc | National Microschooling Center | Las Vegas, NV | Support education awareness events | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Andress Family Foundation | Nevada State University Foundation | Henderson, NV | Scholarship Endowment - Melanie Tobiasson 100k commitment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Nevada State University Foundation | Henderson, NV | AI Academy Program at Nevada State University | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Northern Nevada Literacy Council | Reno, NV | Support the Family Reading Program | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Northern Nevada Literacy Council | Reno, NV | Surplus funding for 2025 | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Sage Ridge School | Reno, NV | scholarship support for one year | $20,000 | 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.