Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Carson City, Nevada
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, holding $38M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Foundationsince 1992 | $664K5 grants · 2024 | $117K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Zip Foundationsince 2015 | $232K40 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $5.4M |
| Serving Our Communities Foundationsince 2021 | $184K7 grants · 2024 | $11K | Preselected only | $11M |
| John and Grace Nauman Foundationsince 1998 | $168K8 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Debra E and Warner C Lusardi Foundationsince 2002 | $140K5 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Philip D Griffith Family Charitable Foundationsince 1991 | $95K6 grants · 2025 | $6,250 | Yes | $1.7M |
| Shaheen Family Charitable Foundationsince 2022 | $20K4 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $4.4M |
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 Carson City, Nevada?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Carson City, Nevada with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $38M. 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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