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Who funds recreation and sports in Nevada: 56 foundations, $1.1 million in grants

56 private foundations paid 168 grants totaling $1,118,178 to recreation and sports nonprofits in Nevada, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Something From Nothing GH, with $150,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Recreation and sports
Recipients in
Nevada
Foundations
56
Grants
168
Total granted
$1,118,178

Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Nevada

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Something From Nothing GHIncline Village, NV1$150,000$150,000For Our Fans FoundationTo create a facility and programming to make professional and amateur soccer accessible to young people in a safe environmentapps.irs.gov
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV2$110,000$100,000Sky TavernRedrive of sky ridge chair lift and america liftapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA1$100,000$100,000TcraEnhance Community Healthapps.irs.gov
Offerdahl Family FoundationIncline Village, NV1$100,000$100,000Incline Tahoe FoundationAs a society, we are working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods through initiatives that are designed to protect our health and wellness, clean air, restore land and save energy.apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV4$77,500$25,000Reno Bike ProjectFuture cycle programapps.irs.gov
Codd Family FoundationReno, NV1$65,000$65,000Sky TavernSecond lift automation grantapps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV4$55,000$20,000The Historic Virginia & Truckee TrailGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
A Gary Anderson Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$50,000$50,000Horses 4 Heroes IncProvide support for wellness and resilience programs for veterans and active militaryapps.irs.gov
Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV1$50,000$50,000Northern Nevada Youth Golf FoundationWildcreek Golf Courseapps.irs.gov
Binion Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$45,000$45,000First Round AcademySupport the first round academic programapps.irs.gov
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatLas Vegas, NV1$40,000$40,000Rebel Hockey ClubTo support rebel hockey team.apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Pittsburgh, PA3$31,000$15,000Truckee Meadows Parks FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Lana Vento Charitable TrustTruckee, CA1$30,000$30,000Sky TavernPromote youth developmentapps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV3$16,000$10,000Reno Tahoe Junior CyclingCoaching staffapps.irs.gov
Medea Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000Greater Las Vegas Inner-City GamesGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Robert R Banks Foundation IncReno, NV1$15,000$15,000Mefiyi FoundationYouth servicesapps.irs.gov
The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV1$15,000$15,000Special Olympics NevadaTo support your mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities.apps.irs.gov
Shelley Family FoundationLos Angles, CA1$13,000$13,000Aerial EquanimityPublic support of organization missionapps.irs.gov
Estelle J Kelsey FoundationReno, NV1$10,000$10,000Jimmy Olivas Athletic FoundationKidsapps.irs.gov
The Feibusch FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$10,000$10,000Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Neon FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Crskillstraining FoundationGym rental funds and to purchase Basketballs and Water/suppliesapps.irs.gov
Wayne L Prim FoundationMinden, NV1$10,000$10,000Special Olympics NevadaTo provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to promote their physical fitness, courage, and joy through sports.apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA88$8,454$798Branded FitnessGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Frances C and William P Smallwood FoundationFort Worth, TX1$8,000$8,000Mefiyi FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Playstudios Impact FundWilmington, DE2$7,000$5,000Greater Las Vegas Inner-City GamesGeneral & unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family FoundationSpicer, MN1$7,000$7,000Incline Tahoe FoundationCharitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Robert & Sandra Ellis Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$6,500$6,500Bolden Little LeagueGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Benzak FoundationRye, NY1$5,000$5,000Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationTo further donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Deborah and TJ Day FoundationReno, NV1$5,000$5,000Sky TavernTo provide exceptional summer and winter outdoor sports training, recreation, competitions and events, accessible to all.apps.irs.gov
Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO1$5,000$5,000Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV1$5,000$5,000Truckee Meadows Parks FoundationHealthy parks, healthy people.apps.irs.gov
Ufc FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$5,000$5,000Special Olympics NevadaUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Willametta K Day FoundationLos Angeles, CA2$5,000$2,500Nevada Basketball Academy IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lennert Erickson FoundationSan Jose, CA2$3,500$2,000Kids Fishing DerbyAssist with charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Confidence FoundationPasadena, CA2$3,500$2,500Sky TavernGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationReno, NV2$3,000$2,500Sky TavernGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV8$2,800$350Las Vegas Swim ClubDollars for Doersapps.irs.gov
Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneySioux Falls, SD1$2,000$2,000Henderson Cowboys Youth FootballGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
HTC Cottee Wurster Family Foundation 96010000Radnor, PA1$2,000$2,000High Sierra Lacrosse LeagueGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Kraus Foundation IncElko, NV2$2,000$1,000Nevada Drillers AthleticsGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Arnold & Jill Bellowe Family FoundationMontecito, CA1$2,000$2,000Diamond Peak Ski Education FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
William A Looney Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$2,000$2,000Nevada National FastpitchNevada National Softballapps.irs.gov
Winchester Family FoundationWilmington, DE2$1,500$1,000Galena Lacrosse ClubTrue Grit Fundapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$1,270$1,270Branded FitnessMatching giftapps.irs.gov
The Gordon FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$1,250$1,250CMB Hockey FoundationContributionapps.irs.gov
Shirley & David Allen FoundationMercer Island, WA1$1,100$1,100Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationEnvironmental protectionapps.irs.gov
Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL1$1,000$1,000Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Boyd Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$1,000$1,000Special Olympics NevadaNonrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Edwards Family FoundationPortola Valley, CA1$1,000$1,000Tahoe-Pyramid TrailAssistanceapps.irs.gov
Enterprise Bank & Trust FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$500$500Special Olympics Nevada IncCharitable Workapps.irs.gov
The Kramer Family Foundation IncReno, NV1$500$500Sky Tavern IncEducationapps.irs.gov
The Ruvo Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$500$500Special Olympics NevadaTo provide the sports training and competitions that inspire health, joy, and confidence.apps.irs.gov
The Shirley Family FoundationReno, NV1$500$500Special Olympics NevadaProgramsapps.irs.gov
The Jeanne Myerson and John Cate FamilyWilmington, DE1$354$354Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Tahoe Blue FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$250$250Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$200$200Galilee Episcopal Camp & Conference Center IncRecreation, sports, leisure, athleticsapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Something From Nothing GHFor Our Fans FoundationReno, NVTo create a facility and programming to make professional and amateur soccer accessible to young people in a safe environment$150,000apps.irs.gov
Offerdahl Family FoundationIncline Tahoe FoundationIncline Village, NVAs a society, we are working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods through initiatives that are designed to protect our health and wellness, clean air, restore land and save energy.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationSky TavernReno, NVRedrive of sky ridge chair lift and america lift$100,000apps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationTcraReno, NVEnhance Community Health$100,000apps.irs.gov
Codd Family FoundationSky TavernReno, NVSecond lift automation grant$65,000apps.irs.gov
A Gary Anderson Family FoundationHorses 4 Heroes IncNorth Las Vegas, NVProvide support for wellness and resilience programs for veterans and active military$50,000apps.irs.gov
Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationNorthern Nevada Youth Golf FoundationReno, NVWildcreek Golf Course$50,000apps.irs.gov
Binion Family FoundationFirst Round AcademyLas Vegas, NVSupport the first round academic program$45,000apps.irs.gov
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable FoundatRebel Hockey ClubLas Vegas, NVTo support rebel hockey team.$40,000apps.irs.gov
Lana Vento Charitable TrustSky TavernReno, NVPromote youth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno Bike ProjectReno, NVFuture cycle program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationSky TavernReno, NVGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationBiggest Little Trails Stewardship IncReno, NVGeneral operating support$22,500apps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationThe Historic Virginia & Truckee TrailCarson City, NVGeneral purpose$20,000apps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationTruckee Meadows Parks FoundationReno, NVGeneral purpose$20,000apps.irs.gov
Medea Charitable FoundationGreater Las Vegas Inner-City GamesLas Vegas, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
Robert R Banks Foundation IncMefiyi FoundationGardnerville, NVYouth services$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Marshall R Matley FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVTo support your mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities.$15,000apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Truckee Meadows Parks FoundationReno, NVEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Shelley Family FoundationAerial EquanimityReno, NVPublic support of organization mission$13,000apps.irs.gov
The Neon FoundationCrskillstraining FoundationLas Vegas, NVGym rental funds and to purchase Basketballs and Water/supplies$10,000apps.irs.gov
Estelle J Kelsey FoundationJimmy Olivas Athletic FoundationReno, NVKids$10,000apps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationReno Bike ProjectReno, NVGeneral purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno Tahoe Junior CyclingReno, NVCoaching staff$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wayne L Prim FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVTo provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to promote their physical fitness, courage, and joy through sports.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationSpecial Olympics Nevada IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Feibusch FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVYouth programs$10,000apps.irs.gov
Frances C and William P Smallwood FoundationMefiyi FoundationGardenville, NVGeneral$8,000apps.irs.gov
The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family FoundationIncline Tahoe FoundationIncline Village, NVCharitable activities$7,000apps.irs.gov
Robert & Sandra Ellis Charitable FoundationBolden Little LeagueLas Vegas, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$6,500apps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Mefiyi FoundationGardnerville, NVEducation$6,000apps.irs.gov
Playstudios Impact FundGreater Las Vegas Inner-City GamesLas Vegas, NVGeneral & unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
The E L Cord FoundationMefiyi FoundationGardnerville, NVGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peek Family Charitable FoundationNorthern Nevada Youth Golf FoundationReno, NVGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Deborah and TJ Day FoundationSky TavernReno, NVTo provide exceptional summer and winter outdoor sports training, recreation, competitions and events, accessible to all.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ufc FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gates Family FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Benzak FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVTo further donee's exempt purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVTrail maintenance$5,000apps.irs.gov
Robert Z Hawkins FoundationTruckee Meadows Parks FoundationReno, NVHealthy parks, healthy people.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Willametta K Day FoundationNevada Basketball Academy IncSparks, NVUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationSky TavernReno, NVGeneral contribution$2,500apps.irs.gov
Willametta K Day FoundationSky TavernReno, NVUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Confidence FoundationSky TavernReno, NVGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Arnold & Jill Bellowe Family FoundationDiamond Peak Ski Education FoundationIncline Village, NVCharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & WhitneyHenderson Cowboys Youth FootballHenderson, NVGeneral operating support$2,000apps.irs.gov
HTC Cottee Wurster Family Foundation 96010000High Sierra Lacrosse LeagueReno, NVGeneral fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
Lennert Erickson FoundationKids Fishing DerbyGardnerville, NVAssist with charitable purpose$2,000apps.irs.gov
William A Looney Family FoundationNevada National FastpitchReno, NVNevada National Softball$2,000apps.irs.gov
Playstudios Impact FundNorthwest Girls Softball-FastpitchLas Vegas, NVGeneral & unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Lennert Erickson FoundationCarson Valley Lions ClubMinden, NVAssist with charitable purspose$1,500apps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationBranded FitnessLas Vegas, NVMatching gift$1,270apps.irs.gov
The Gordon FoundationCMB Hockey FoundationLas Vegas, NVContribution$1,250apps.irs.gov
Shirley & David Allen FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVEnvironmental protection$1,100apps.irs.gov
Winchester Family FoundationGalena Lacrosse ClubReno, NVTrue Grit Fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kraus Foundation IncNevada Drillers AthleticsElko, NVGeneral purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Confidence FoundationNorthern Nevada Youth Golf FoundationReno, NVGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno Bike ProjectReno, NVProgram services$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Boyd Family FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVNonrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Andrew Family FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Edwards Family FoundationTahoe-Pyramid TrailReno, NVAssistance$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kraus Foundation IncWinnemucca Hockey AssociationWinnemucca, NVGeneral purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBranded FitnessLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$798apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVGeneral support$506apps.irs.gov
Winchester Family FoundationNevada Outdoorsmen in WheelchairsElko, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationReno Bike ProjectReno, NVGeneral contribution$500apps.irs.gov
The Kramer Family Foundation IncSky Tavern IncReno, NVEducation$500apps.irs.gov
The Shirley Family FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVPrograms$500apps.irs.gov
The Ruvo Family FoundationSpecial Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NVTo provide the sports training and competitions that inspire health, joy, and confidence.$500apps.irs.gov
Enterprise Bank & Trust FoundationSpecial Olympics Nevada IncLas Vegas, NVCharitable Work$500apps.irs.gov
The Jeanne Myerson and John Cate FamilyTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVUnrestricted gift$354apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationLas Vegas Swim ClubLas Vegas, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationNellis BMX IILas Vegas, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationNorthwest Girls Softball-FastpitchLas Vegas, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno Bike ProjectReno, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationSierra Nevada Community AquaticsReno, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationSierra Wrestling AssociationReno, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationSpanish Springs High School District Recognized AthleticsSparks, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
NV Energy Charitable FoundationWinnemucca Youth Football LeagueWinnemuca, NVDollars for Doers$350apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSkating Club of NevadaLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$325apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreater Las Vegas Inner-City GamesLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$319apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoulder City Henderson Swim TeamBoulder City, NVGeneral support$289apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDoral Academy PtsoLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$273apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRaise the Bar BoosterLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$268apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSierra Nevada SportsSparks, NVGeneral support$262apps.irs.gov
Tahoe Blue FoundationTahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationElite Vipers Booster ClubLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$240apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHorses 4 Heroes IncNorth Las Vegas, NVGeneral support$230apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationGalilee Episcopal Camp & Conference Center IncGlenbrook, NVRecreation, sports, leisure, athletics$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWestern Gymnastics FoundationReno, NVGeneral support$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationElko Hockey AssociationElko, NVGeneral support$184apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGalena Lacrosse ClubReno, NVGeneral support$176apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBiggest Little Trails Stewardship IncReno, NVGeneral support$173apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOnehill Lacrosse AssociationHenderson, NVGeneral support$168apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSky TavernReno, NVGeneral support$167apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUpstate Nevada IncReno, NVGeneral support$157apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRise Resource Center IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLas Vegas Soccer AssociationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$146apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSpectrum On IceLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$144apps.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.