Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Nevada
363 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Nevada, holding $8.1B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 18 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horowitz Family Foundationsince 2014 | Las Vegas, NV | $148M8 grants · 2024 | $548K | Preselected only | $39M |
| William N Pennington Foundationsince 2019 | Reno, NV | $33M1 grants · 2024 | $33M | Yes | $482M |
| Skip Viragh Foundation Incsince 2007 | Reno, NV | $31M52 grants · 2024 | $231K | Preselected only | $205M |
| Engelstad Fam Foundationsince 2002 | Las Vegas, NV | $27M26 grants · 2024 | $163K | Preselected only | $666M |
| Cyrus Tang Foundationsince 1997 | Las Vegas, NV | $16M1 grants · 2025 | $16M | Yes | $842M |
| Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundationsince 2016 | Incline Vlg, NV | $9.7M14 grants · 2024 | $174K | Preselected only | $887M |
| Gabelli Foundation Incsince 1985 | Reno, NV | $8.7M62 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $224M |
| Amk Charitable Foundationsince 2014 | Henderson, NV | $7.9M3 grants · 2024 | $3.5M | Yes | $286M |
| Troesh Family Foundationsince 2000 | Henderson, NV | $6.9M33 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $69M |
| Cordelia Corpsince 1995 | Reno, NV | $6.7M11 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $100M |
| E L Wiegand Foundationsince 1982 | Reno, NV | $6.2M1 grants · 2024 | $6.2M | Yes | $168M |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trsince 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | $5.7M10 grants · 2024 | $140K | Preselected only | $46M |
| Jean Perkins Foundationsince 1991 | Las Vegas, NV | $5.0M27 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $139M |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundationsince 2010 | Reno, NV | $4.7M106 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $72M |
| Nv Energy Charitable Foundationsince 1989 | Reno, NV | $4.2M207 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Yes | $27M |
| Karin Larson Charitable Trsince 2022 | Reno, NV | $4.1M5 grants · 2025 | $816K | Preselected only | $78M |
| The Boyd Foundationsince 1987 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.9M50 grants · 2025 | $18K | Yes | $80M |
| George W Gillemot Foundationsince 2004 | Reno, NV | $3.8M7 grants · 2024 | $48K | Yes | $100M |
| The Rogers Foundationsince 2015 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.8M50 grants · 2024 | $9,145 | Yes | $59M |
| Andre Agassi Foundation for Educationsince 1994 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.8M38 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $122M |
| Cyrus and Michael Tang Foundationsince 2001 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.6M23 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $51M |
| E L Cord Foundationsince 1964 | Reno, NV | $3.6M90 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $69M |
| John C Kish Foundationsince 2004 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.3M85 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $34M |
| Wilbur May Foundationsince 1991 | Reno, NV | $3.0M1 grants · 2024 | $3.0M | Preselected only | $26M |
| Freelands Foundationsince 2016 | Reno, NV | $2.8M49 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $68M |
| Abraham & Sonia Rochlin Foundationsince 1970 | Reno, NV | $2.7M12 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Dorothy Lemelson Foundationsince 2013 | Reno, NV | $2.5M33 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $41M |
| Ivan Bowen Family Foundationsince 2002 | Reno, NV | $2.2M16 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $28M |
| Abundant Life Foundationsince 2014 | Henderson, NV | $2.2M2 grants · 2025 | $1.1M | Preselected only | $45M |
| Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundationsince 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | $2.2M93 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $32M |
| Elbridge and Debra Stuart Family Foundationsince 2009 | Incline Vlg, NV | $2.1M1 grants · 2025 | $2.1M | Preselected only | $36M |
| Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundationsince 2007 | Las Vegas, NV | $2.0M39 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $31M |
| Estelle S Campbell Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Henderson, NV | $2.0M61 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $21M |
| Tom and Cathy Hui Foundationsince 2022 | Reno, NV | $1.6M17 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $27M |
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation a Nevada Nonprofit Corporationsince 2010 | Las Vegas, NV | $1.5M37 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $41M |
| Floradon Foundationsince 1994 | Henderson, NV | $1.5M25 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $39M |
| Anderson Community Partnerssince 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | $1.5M13 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $43M |
| Aja Foundationsince 2006 | Las Vegas, NV | $1.5M30 grants · 2024 | $23K | Yes | $21M |
| Cynthia Lake Charitable Trustsince 2010 | Reno, NV | $1.3M21 grants · 2024 | $27K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Thelma B and Thomas P Hart Foundationsince 1997 | Reno, NV | $1.2M39 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $22M |
| Lm Newman Family Foundationsince 1995 | Incline Vlg, NV | $1.2M23 grants · 2024 | $7,200 | Preselected only | $40M |
| Straubel Family Foundationsince 2017 | Reno, NV | $1.1M2 grants · 2024 | $574K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Tusher Family Foundationsince 2005 | Reno, NV | $1.1M3 grants · 2025 | $500K | Preselected only | $22M |
| Edwin M Posin Family Foundationsince 2023 | Reno, NV | $1.1M10 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $29M |
| The Crystal Family Foundationsince 1995 | Reno, NV | $1.0M88 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $24M |
| Hgr Family Foundation Incsince 2024 | Incline Vlg, NV | $1.0M29 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $21M |
| The Heather Hay Miller Foundation I NCsince 2022 | Las Vegas, NV | $919K17 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $22M |
| Bently Foundationsince 2013 | Minden, NV | $771K8 grants · 2024 | $58K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundationsince 1995 | Reno, NV | $722K8 grants · 2025 | $55K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundationsince 1989 | Las Vegas, NV | $673K12 grants · 2024 | $8,005 | Preselected only | $21M |
| Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundationsince 2007 | Henderson, NV | $525K13 grants · 2025 | $6,750 | Yes | $24M |
| Chaiken Family Foundation IIsince 2025 | Reno, NV | $518K27 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Thomas Spiegel Family Foundationsince 2003 | Las Vegas, NV | $301K3 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $22M |
| Harbourton Foundationsince 1983 | Reno, NV | $140K3 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $31M |
| Sagebrush Health Servicessince 2022 | Las Vegas, NV | $80K1 grants · 2024 | $80K | Preselected only | $51M |
| Mary Bartsas Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Las Vegas, NV | $75K9 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $57M |
| Tuscany Research Institutesince 1987 | Las Vegas, NV | $10K1 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $44M |
| Bia Echo Foundationsince 2019 | Reno, NV | — | — | Preselected only | $124M |
| Richard B Fullerton Foundationsince 2017 | Reno, NV | — | — | Not stated | $78M |
| Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundationsince 1985 | Las Vegas, NV | — | — | Preselected only | $29M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Nevada
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Nevada Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateNevada Arts Council | Nevada Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Nevada Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateNevada Humanities | Nevada Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Nevada?
Our directory lists 363 private grantmaking foundations in Nevada with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $8.1B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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