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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation of Nevada Largest grant: Adopt a Vet Dental Program | Reno, NV | $153K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Meun Educational Charitable Fou Foundation | Minden, NV | $152K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carrera-Joffe Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $152K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Josephs Foundation Largest grant: Adam's Place for Grief | Las Vegas, NV | $152K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Randolph Hearst Foundation Largest grant: New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | $152K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cohen Veterans Network Inc | Stamford, CT | $151K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Carol Moss Foundation Largest grant: City of Hope | Wilmington, DE | $151K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brett Torino Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $151K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation Largest grant: Shelter the Homeless Committee Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | $151K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ralph and Marlene Ross Foundation Largest grant: Nevada Blind Childrens Fdn | Henderson, NV | $150K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lasher Foundation Inc | Pebble Beach, CA | $150K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc Largest grant: New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $150K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ray Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aopa Air Safety Foundation | Naples, FL | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Price Foundation Largest grant: BPS Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Largest grant: Columbia University Department Of Psychiatry | New York, NY | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carequest Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Catalyst | Boston, MA | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hearst Foundation Largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dont Quit Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | $145K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lemay Family Foundation Largest grant: River Christian Church | Pace, FL | $145K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Largest grant: Every Kid Sport | Coraopolis, PA | $142K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation Largest grant: Percentage Impact Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | $140K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Confidence Foundation Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Pasadena, CA | $140K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II Largest grant: National Christian Foundation of South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $138K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Do Right Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $136K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ronald & Judy Mack Religious Education Foundation Largest grant: The Negev Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $135K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Crystal Family Foundation | Reno, NV | $133K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Viragh Family Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $133K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jensen Project Inc Largest grant: National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Dallas, TX | $132K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Al and Mary Evans Family Foundation | Reno, NV | $131K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation Largest grant: Adams Northgate Inc | Boise, ID | $131K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The David L Simon Foundation Largest grant: Midbar Kodesh Temple | Henderson, NV | $130K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dean Seeman Foundation Largest grant: Carson Valley Community Food Closet | Gardnerville, NV | $130K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation Largest grant: Mediation Center of the Pacific | Las Vegas, NV | $130K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arkay Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $130K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stillwater Foundation Inc Largest grant: Note-Able Music Therapy Services - Mckinley Arts & Culture Center | Denver, CO | $130K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Educational Ventures Inc Largest grant: Trustees of Boston College | Princeton, NJ | $130K 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.