Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
1,469 foundations that gave to recipients in Nevada, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in NV | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| William N Pennington Foundation | Reno, NV | $33.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Adelson Family Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Ariel University | Needham, MA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $10.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Windsong Trust Largest grant: Khan Academy | Manhattan Beach, CA | $10.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| EL Wiegand Foundation | Reno, NV | $6.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust Largest grant: Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $5.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation Bt Largest grant: Communities in Schools Nevada | Los Angeles, CA | $5.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation Largest grant: Liberty Dogs Foundation | Incline Village, NV | $5.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Engelstad Family Foundation Largest grant: Morgan Stanley Daf Account | Las Vegas, NV | $4.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation Largest grant: UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $4.56M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The George W Gillemot Foundation Largest grant: University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $3.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kjs Family Foundation Largest grant: Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $3.77M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Caesars Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $3.57M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The E L Cord Foundation Largest grant: University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $3.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dixie & Anne Leavitt Family Foundation Largest grant: Mesquite City | Cedar City, UT | $3.46M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elbridge and Debra Stuart Family Foundation Largest grant: The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc | Incline Village, NV | $3.26M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Canarelli Family Foundation Largest grant: Hopelink of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $3.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation Largest grant: UNLV - Little Rebel Expansion | Las Vegas, NV | $2.52M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation Largest grant: United States Fund for Unicef | Palo Alto, CA | $2.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | $2.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rogers Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $2.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Southwest Gas Corporation Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $2.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Andre Agassi Foundation for Education Largest grant: The Center for Mind Body Medicine | Las Vegas, NV | $2.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc Largest grant: First Tee of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | $2.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marnell Foundation Largest grant: Tuscany Research Institute | Las Vegas, NV | $1.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat Largest grant: University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Founda Largest grant: Saint Louis Zoo | Birmingham, AL | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stella Roy Foundation Largest grant: Keep Memory Alive | Wilmington, DE | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Case Western Reserve University | Wilmington, DE | $1.31M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation Largest grant: Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | $1.31M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The John C Kish Foundation Largest grant: Social Cirkish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation Largest grant: Tahoe Family Solutions | Dayton, OH | $1.09M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walter S Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Special Project Fund Daf | San Francisco, CA | $1.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Eleanor Kagi Foundation A Lynn M Legacy | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.06M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Park Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic - Keep Memory Alive | Medina, OH | $1.02M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marykaye Cashman and Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bean Space Foundation Largest grant: University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation Largest grant: UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tusher Family Foundation Largest grant: Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | $1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Resslergertz Foundation Largest grant: American Jewish Committee | Sherman Oaks, CA | $1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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