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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Foundation Largest grant: Continuing the Legacy Dance | Las Vegas, NV | $43K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation Largest grant: American Cancer Society | Wilmington, DE | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kasner Family Foundation Largest grant: Future Smiles | Henderson, NV | $42.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| AJ Koval Family Foundation Largest grant: Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $42.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wana Brands Foundation Largest grant: Johns Hopkins University 2024 | Boulder, CO | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Allstate Foundation Largest grant: National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc | Northbrook, IL | $42.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Cancer Society | Davie, FL | $40.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Boca Raton, FL | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elkes Foundation III | New York, NY | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Laurence & Thressa Anderson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Three Square | Las Vegas, NV | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pretti Foundation Largest grant: Nevada Military Support Alliance | Incline Village, NV | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fund for Public Schools Inc | New York, NY | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ted & Fran Friedman Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Three Square | Scottsdale, AZ | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arnold and Rachel Smith Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J Bernstein Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Community Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Medea Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Nhl Alumni Association | Wilmington, DE | $40K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Penn Entertainment Foundation Largest grant: Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development | Wyomissing, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael a Obannon Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pan Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Panda Cares Foundation | Walnut, CA | $39.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lawrence & Elizabeth Allen Education Foundation | Gabbs, NV | $39.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Small World Foundation (previously Known As Bright Star Foundation) Largest grant: Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (ivchf) | San Jose, CA | $39.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fawcett Walter C Tuw Largest grant: Denver Childrens Home | Saint Louis, MO | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | $39K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kroger Co Foundation Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Cincinnati, OH | $39K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Largest grant: Charter School Growth Fund | Austin, TX | $38.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dan and Sallie Dutton Family Foundation Largest grant: Thayer Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $38.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lisa Wendel Memorial Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Iselin, NJ | $38.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Nein | Fort Wayne, IN | $38K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Edward and Constance Barthold Family Foundation Largest grant: Classical Tahoe | Los Altos, CA | $37.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation Largest grant: Central Texas Food Bank | Raleigh, NC | $37.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Theodore and Doris Lee Family Foundation Largest grant: President & Fellows of Harvard College - Rso | Las Vegas, NV | $37.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harold L Boyer Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $37.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Treetop Foundation Largest grant: Young Life Asia | Reno, NV | $37.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bergelectric Charitable Foundation Largest grant: National Ms Society | Carlsbad, CA | $37K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc Largest grant: Maine Council On Aging | Augusta, ME | $37K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $36.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Sandra Ellis Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Hope for Prisoners Om Inc | Wilmington, DE | $36.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children Largest grant: Chunhui Children's Foundation | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $36K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sparks High School Alumni Foundation | Sparks, NV | $35.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
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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