Foundations that fund organizations in Ely, Nevada
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ely nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $120K to Ely organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ely around $13K. 5 of these funders are based in Nevada; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ely
- $120K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in NV
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ely organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Housing Programs Administrative Support |
| Mary Bartsas Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | To provide monetary aid to the organization |
| Jack van Sickle Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Candelaria Fund | Little River, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| Ejc Foundation | Reno, NV | 3 | $14K | $626 | Yes | To assist with eye care.; To assist with nutritional needs. |
| Thoresen Foundation | Canton, GA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Operational Support |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General purpose |
| Mt Wheeler Care Program | Ely, NV | 3 | $3,200 | $400 | Yes | To provide funds for repairs for 1 individual; Payment to energy provider to assist 9 individuals in need.; Payment for a 1/4th of a cord of firewood. |
| Goodfellow Fund | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Conservation and preservation |
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 Ely, Nevada?
Wells Fargo Foundation, Mary Bartsas Charitable Foundation, Jack van Sickle Foundation, The Candelaria Fund, Ejc Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Ely 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 Ely. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.