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Who funds environment in Nevada: 51 foundations, $2.1 million in grants

51 private foundations paid 106 grants totaling $2,088,192 to environment nonprofits in Nevada, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Walton Family Foundation Inc, with $515,000 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Environment
Recipients in
Nevada
Foundations
51
Grants
106
Total granted
$2,088,192

Foundations that funded environment in Nevada

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR2$515,000$500,000Openet IncTo support general operations.apps.irs.gov
Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationLas Vegas, NV1$362,500$362,500Green Our PlanetFy2024 - grade 6-12 stem 3rd payment.apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$150,000$150,000Great Basin Resource WatchEncouraging a just transition away from fossil fuelsapps.irs.gov
The Grove FoundationLos Altos, CA1$137,500$137,500Faith Organizing AllianceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Western Alliance Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$100,000$100,000Green Our PlanetCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Wray Family FoundationCarson City, NV2$80,000$55,000Greenhouse ProjectGeneral & unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Hop & Mae Adams FoundationBoise, ID1$75,584$75,584Greenhouse ProjectFlower Basket Project.apps.irs.gov
Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation IncHarrison, NY1$75,000$75,000Great Basin InstituteGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgVentura, CA4$75,000$30,000Great Basin Water NetworkTo support environmental projects.apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV3$50,000$25,000Wild Nevada Waste RemovalProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Carter Family FoundationLaguna Beach, CA1$35,000$35,000Tahoe Institute for Natural ScienceAdvancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the tahoe regionapps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV2$35,000$25,000Nevada Outdoor SchoolNOS 2026 Youth Focused Programsapps.irs.gov
The Annenberg FoundationConshohocken, PA1$30,000$30,000Great Basin Water Network IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV1$30,000$30,000Great Basin InstituteScholarship support for field trips, winter and spring campsapps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA1$30,000$30,000Nevada Conservation League Education FundEnvironmental - general support 2024apps.irs.gov
Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$25,000$25,000Carbon Cactus ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bur Oak FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Great Basin Water Network IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Dynamic FoundationHenderson, NV1$25,000$25,000Green Our PlanetTo support general operation.apps.irs.gov
MentorsIncline Village, NV1$20,000$20,000Green Our PlanetCiara bryne, scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV1$20,000$20,000Soulful SeedsCapacity building at our place gardenapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$20,000$20,000Green Our PlanetGiant Student Farmers Marketapps.irs.gov
The Neon FoundationWilmington, DE2$19,500$12,500Friends of Red Rock Canyonfunds for Fencing to protect the petroglyphs/pictographs, Fencing to realign trails and get rid of social trails, Seeding and replanting of native plants, Replacing 2 of the trash containers, to purchapps.irs.gov
Binion Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV2$15,000$10,000Southern Nevada ConservancySupport the arts program across soutern nevadaapps.irs.gov
Elisha-Bolton FoundationCleveland, OH1$15,000$15,000Friends of Red Rock CanyonCurrent operationsapps.irs.gov
The New-Land Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA1$15,000$15,000Great Basin Resource WatchEnvironmentapps.irs.gov
Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV1$13,550$13,550Walker Basin ConservancyStem-based program for underserved youth in rural nevadaapps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationLake Oswego, OR2$13,000$7,500The Envirolution IncEnvironmental Sustainability and Conservation Leadership Clubapps.irs.gov
The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$10,000$10,000Green Our PlanetNonrestrictedapps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$8,000$8,000Great Basin National Park FoundationFor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Rosenblum Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$7,500$7,500Springs Preserve FoundationCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Adair Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$6,965$6,965Springs Preserve FoundationGeneral support of its missionapps.irs.gov
Bessie Minor Swift FoundationReston, VA1$5,000$5,000Tahoe Institute for Natural ScienceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Frances C and William P Smallwood FoundationFort Worth, TX1$5,000$5,000Soulful SeedsEducationalapps.irs.gov
Maki FoundationCarbondale, CO1$5,000$5,000Great Basin Resource WatchOperationsapps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV1$5,000$5,000The Greenhouse ProjectGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA44$4,748$758Tortoise GroupGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Chamberlin Family PhilanthropyRichmond, CA1$3,400$3,400Tahoe Institute for Natural ScienceProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Coffey Koch FoundationWilmington, DE2$3,000$2,000Friends of Red Rock CanyonGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Tiberti Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$3,000$3,000Springs Preserve FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
John W Altman Charitable FoundationReno, NV1$2,820$2,820The Great Basin InstituteGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Esther & Morton Wohlgemuth FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$2,500$2,500The Foundation for A Sustainable FutureGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$2,500$2,500Green Our PlanetFinancial literacy programsapps.irs.gov
Willametta K Day FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$2,500$2,500Range Conservation FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation MR Frank HigginsOakbrook Terrace, IL1$1,500$1,500Tortoise GroupTo support charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Sixsibs Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,000$1,000Springs Preserve FoundationThe sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. the foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.apps.irs.gov
The Springcreek FoundationBerkeley, CA1$1,000$1,000Foundation for A Sustainable FutureMusaics of the Bay Matching Programapps.irs.gov
Foundation for A Better World IncorporatedIncline Vilage, NV1$500$500Foundation for A Sustainable FutureSupport the ecologic enhancement of planet earthapps.irs.gov
Timken-Sturgis FoundationGardnerville, NV1$500$500Carson Valley Trails AssociationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX1$50$50Carson Valley Trails AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$50$50Carson Valley Trails Association50apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$25$25Nevada Outdoor SchoolFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Walton Family Foundation IncOpenet IncLas Vegas, NVTo support general operations.$500,000apps.irs.gov
Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVFy2024 - grade 6-12 stem 3rd payment.$362,500apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationGreat Basin Resource WatchReno, NVEncouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Grove FoundationFaith Organizing AllianceLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$137,500apps.irs.gov
Western Alliance Community FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVCommunity support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Hop & Mae Adams FoundationGreenhouse ProjectCarson City, NVFlower Basket Project.$75,584apps.irs.gov
Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation IncGreat Basin InstituteReno, NVGeneral operations$75,000apps.irs.gov
Wray Family FoundationGreenhouse ProjectCarson City, NVGeneral & unrestricted$55,000apps.irs.gov
Carter Family FoundationTahoe Institute for Natural ScienceIncline Village, NVAdvancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the tahoe region$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Nell J Redfield FoundationGreat Basin InstituteReno, NVScholarship support for field trips, winter and spring camps$30,000apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgGreat Basin Water NetworkBaker, NVTo support environmental projects.$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Annenberg FoundationGreat Basin Water Network IncBaker, NVGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationNevada Conservation League Education FundLas Vegas, NVEnvironmental - general support 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
Alan and Christy Molasky Charitable FoundationCarbon Cactus ProjectLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wray Family FoundationCarson Valley Trails AssociationMinden, NVGeneral & unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
Bur Oak FoundationGreat Basin Water Network IncBaker, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Dynamic FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVTo support general operation.$25,000apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationNevada Outdoor SchoolWinnemuca, NVNOS 2026 Youth Focused Programs$25,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationWild Nevada Waste RemovalReno, NVProgram services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVGiant Student Farmers Market$20,000apps.irs.gov
MentorsGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVCiara bryne, scholarships$20,000apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationSoulful SeedsReno, NVCapacity building at our place garden$20,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncColorado River Water Users AssociationLas Vegas, NVTo support the Colorado River Water Users Association's 2024 Conference.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Elisha-Bolton FoundationFriends of Red Rock CanyonLas Vegas, NVCurrent operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgGreat Basin Resource WatchReno, NVTo support environmental projects.$15,000apps.irs.gov
The New-Land Foundation IncGreat Basin Resource WatchReno, NVEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgSoulful SeedsReno, NVTo support environmental projects.$15,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationWalker Basin ConservancyReno, NVConservation projects$15,000apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgWalker Basin ConservancyReno, NVTo support environmental projects.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Robert Z Hawkins FoundationWalker Basin ConservancyReno, NVStem-based program for underserved youth in rural nevada$13,550apps.irs.gov
The Neon FoundationFriends of Red Rock CanyonLas Vegas, NVfunds for Fencing to protect the petroglyphs/pictographs, Fencing to realign trails and get rid of social trails, Seeding and replanting of native plants, Replacing 2 of the trash containers, to purch$12,500apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationGreen ChipsLas Vegas, NVConveneNV 2025 "Impact Through Action"$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Boyd Family FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVNonrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationSoulful SeedsReno, NVCommunity gardens$10,000apps.irs.gov
Binion Family FoundationSouthern Nevada ConservancyLas Vegas, NVSupport the arts program across soutern nevada$10,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationGreat Basin National Park FoundationBaker, NVFor general operating support$8,000apps.irs.gov
Rosenblum Family FoundationSprings Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NVCharitable Event$7,500apps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationThe Envirolution IncReno, NVEnvironmental Sustainability and Conservation Leadership Club$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Neon FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVTo support the 2024-25 GardenConnect programs at Keller elementary school and Forbuss elementary school$7,000apps.irs.gov
Adair Family FoundationSprings Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support of its mission$6,965apps.irs.gov
Umpqua Bank Charitable FoundationThe Envirolution IncReno, NVPower Pedal: Energizing Future Innovators$5,500apps.irs.gov
Maki FoundationGreat Basin Resource WatchReno, NVOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Binion Family FoundationNevada Conservation League Education FundLas Vegas, NVSupport the maintenance of wilderness in the state of nevada$5,000apps.irs.gov
Frances C and William P Smallwood FoundationSoulful SeedsReno, NVEducational$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bessie Minor Swift FoundationTahoe Institute for Natural ScienceIncline Village, NVGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationThe Greenhouse ProjectCarson City, NVGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Chamberlin Family PhilanthropyTahoe Institute for Natural ScienceIncline Village, NVProgram support$3,400apps.irs.gov
The Tiberti Family FoundationSprings Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NVCharitable$3,000apps.irs.gov
John W Altman Charitable FoundationThe Great Basin InstituteReno, NVGeneral donation$2,820apps.irs.gov
The Zions Bancorporation FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVFinancial literacy programs$2,500apps.irs.gov
Willametta K Day FoundationRange Conservation FoundationWashoe Valley, NVUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Esther & Morton Wohlgemuth FoundationThe Foundation for A Sustainable FutureReno, NVGeneral purpose$2,500apps.irs.gov
Coffey Koch FoundationFriends of Red Rock CanyonLas Vegas, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation MR Frank HigginsTortoise GroupLas Vegas, NVTo support charitable purpose$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Springcreek FoundationFoundation for A Sustainable FutureReno, NVMusaics of the Bay Matching Program$1,000apps.irs.gov
Sixsibs Foundation IncSprings Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NVThe sixsibs foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. the foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Coffey Koch FoundationTortoise GroupLas Vegas, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTortoise GroupLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$758apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDesert PigsDayton, NVGeneral support$574apps.irs.gov
Timken-Sturgis FoundationCarson Valley Trails AssociationMinden, NVProgram support$500apps.irs.gov
Foundation for A Better World IncorporatedFoundation for A Sustainable FutureReno, NVSupport the ecologic enhancement of planet earth$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreen Our PlanetLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$461apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Red Rock CanyonLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$312apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationReno Gem and Mineral Society IncSparks, NVGeneral support$217apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreat Basin Water Network IncBaker, NVGeneral support$213apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWalker Lake Working Group IncHawthorne, NVGeneral support$202apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProtectors of Tule SpringsLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$153apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVirginia Range Wildlife Protection AssociationVirginia City, NVGeneral support$140apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreat Basin National Park FoundationBaker, NVGeneral support$121apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreenhouse ProjectCarson City, NVGeneral support$114apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Envirolution IncReno, NVGeneral support$110apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreater Las Vegas Orchid SocietyLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLahontan Audubon Society IncReno, NVGeneral support$105apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTahoe Institute for Natural ScienceIncline Village, NVGeneral support$105apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCarson Valley Trails AssociationMinden, NVGeneral support$104apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Gold ButteMesquite, NVGeneral support$86apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVegas Valley Four WheelersLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSoulful SeedsReno, NVGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNevada Preservation FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRed Rock Audubon SocietyLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSprings Preserve FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWalker Basin ConservancyReno, NVGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Silver Saddle RanchCarson City, NVGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationCarson Valley Trails AssociationMinden, NV50$50apps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationCarson Valley Trails AssociationMinden, NVGeneral support$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOrchid Society of Northern NevadaReno, NVGeneral support$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNevada Outdoor SchoolWinnemucca, NVGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNevada Wildlife AllianceIncline Village, NVGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPartners in Doing ConservationLogandale, NVGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSustainable TahoeIncline Village, NVGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationNevada Outdoor SchoolWinnemucca, NVFinancial Assistance$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRandom Acts of Conservation and PreservationSmith, NVGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTahoe Sierra Clean Air CoalitionIncline Village, NVGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNevada Green Institute Ngi IncCarson City, NVGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWildwood Open Lands FoundationIncline Village, NVGeneral support$22apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRiver WranglersDayton, NVGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGo Green CoalitionLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWetlands Park FriendsLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEastern Nevada Landscape CoalitionEly, NVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Sloan CanyonHenderson, NVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov

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