Foundations that fund organizations in Elko, Nevada
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elko nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $471K to Elko organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
51 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elko around $3,500. 14 of these funders are based in Nevada; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elko
- $471K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 51
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in NV
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elko organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno, NV | 4 | $85K | $13K | Yes | General purpose |
| Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation | Elko, NV | 3 | $61K | $17K | Preselected only | Contribute to concert series; Contribute performing arts program; Contribute to music program |
| Del E Webb Foundation | Prescott, AZ | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Four-wheel drive vehicle to reach elderly clients |
| Nv Energy Charitable Foundation | Reno, NV | 4 | $56K | $2,675 | Yes | Dollars for Doers; Community College Powerful Partner Scholarship; 40th and 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering |
| Kraus Foundation Inc | Elko, NV | 9 | $50K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purpose; County fair |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Tr UW #839158 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $24K | $12K | Yes | Community initiatives |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Cortex machine |
| William a Looney Family Foundation C/O Pmnw LLC | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Uniforms for students in medical fields & Emergency student… |
| Ejc Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To assist with advocate needs. |
| Special Assistance Fund for Energy(safe) | Reno, NV | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) |
| Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable F C/O Wade Ferguson Trustee | Rexburg, ID | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Mentors | Incline Village, NV | 3 | $9,648 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Calon mittelman, scholarship; James davis, scholarship; Dane adams, scholarship |
| Dunn Family Charitable Foundation C/O Ahi/Lhf | Andover, MA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Deininger Foundation | Bishop, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Tito and Sandra Tiberti Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Deborah and Tj Day Foundation C/O Deborah C Day | Reno, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational programs to connect the american west to the wo… |
| Donald M Slager Sunset Foundation | Bishop, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Financial literacy |
| Clark J Guild Jr Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Preservation |
| Haskell Fund | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Della jones scholarship |
| Tailored Brands Family Educational Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Provide scholarships to students |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support samaritan house emergency shelter |
| Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Words Growing Wild in the Woods | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Cultural museum |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
| Geraldine C and Emory M Ford Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Winchester Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The McConnell Foundation | Redding, CA | 1 | $375 | $375 | Yes | Membership & General Support |
| The Broometime Foundation | McGill, NV | 1 | $95 | $95 | Preselected only | Fund activiites |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Elko, Nevada?
The E L Cord Foundation, Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation, Del E Webb Foundation, Nv Energy Charitable Foundation, Kraus Foundation Inc and 27 others reported grants to Elko organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Elko. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.