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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation Largest grant: Olive Crest | Las Vegas, NV | $995K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wray Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada | Carson City, NV | $947K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gaughan Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $890K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $877K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Living Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Franklin, TN | $850K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shear Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab | Pittsburgh, PA | $850K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation Largest grant: Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada Inc | Reno, NV | $834K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Newe Numa Scholarship Foundation | Elko, NV | $821K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Steve & Deana Campbell Family Fdn Campbell Largest grant: City of Hope | Las Vegas, NV | $800K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Reno, NV | $777K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bennett Family Foundation Largest grant: St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | Henderson, NV | $743K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Larry Ruvo Chairman | Wilmington, DE | $730K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lionel Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic | Las Vegas, NV | $715K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The California Endowment Largest grant: Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles, CA | $691K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Public Education Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $654K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richardson Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Make-a-Wish Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $651K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| KatherineJames Foundation Largest grant: Hillsdale College | Dorado, PR | $650K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aja Foundation Largest grant: Engera | Las Vegas, NV | $642K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $635K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Grove Foundation Largest grant: Advocates for Youth | Los Altos, CA | $623K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) Largest grant: Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $619K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Horowitz Family Foundation Largest grant: The National Philanthropic Trust | Las Vegas, NV | $600K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Princeton, NJ | $596K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wells Fargo Foundation Largest grant: Concordance | Minneapolis, MN | $584K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William H Moffat Jr Foundation Largest grant: Univ of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | $577K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation | Henderson, NV | $572K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Burden Family Charitable Trust Main Largest grant: Best Friends Animal Society | Saint Louis, MO | $566K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wayne L Prim Foundation Largest grant: The Living Desert | Minden, NV | $545K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dorothy Lemelson Foundation Largest grant: The National Musuem of American History Smithsonian Institution | Reno, NV | $541K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jack Van Sickle Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | $533K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lm Newman Family Foundation Largest grant: Pbs Reno | Incline Village, NV | $528K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cashman Family Foundation Largest grant: Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $527K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alice L Walton Foundation Largest grant: Camp War Eagle Inc | Bentonville, AR | $525K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cold Heading Foundation Largest grant: Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan | Warren, MI | $525K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wallace H Coulter Trust Largest grant: Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote | Sebastian, FL | $516K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| D Squared Foundation Inc Largest grant: BPS Foundation | Mansfield, MA | $500K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ray Charles Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $500K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc Largest grant: International Union for Conservation of Nature and | Atlanta, GA | $500K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amazonsmile Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Seattle, WA | $489K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Troesh Family Foundation Largest grant: Stand Together Trust | Henderson, NV | $470K 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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.