Foundations that fund organizations in Virginia City, Nevada
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Virginia City nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $101K to Virginia City organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Virginia City around $4,000. 7 of these funders are based in Nevada; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Virginia City
- $101K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NV
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Virginia City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Reno, NV | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Classroom on wheels bus program and ECE; Holiday funding for 2025 |
| The Orchard House Foundation -A Nevada Non Profit Corporation | Reno, NV | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General Purpose Grant |
| The E L Cord Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General purpose |
| Mustang Cares Foundation Inc | Sparks, NV | 1 | $6,824 | $6,824 | Not stated | Food donations (purchased) |
| John and Grace Nauman Foundation C/O Todd Russell | Carson City, NV | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Jewel O'Connell Scholarship Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,933 | $2,933 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Clark Associates Charitable Foundation C/O Fred Clark | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Provide support for fire and emergency services |
| Special Assistance Fund for Energy(safe) | Reno, NV | 1 | $698 | $698 | Preselected only | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) |
| The Ruvo Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Charity - general support |
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 Virginia City, Nevada?
The Nell J Redfield Foundation, The Orchard House Foundation -A Nevada Non Profit Corporation, The E L Cord Foundation, Mustang Cares Foundation Inc, John and Grace Nauman Foundation C/O Todd Russell and 4 others reported grants to Virginia City 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 Virginia City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.