Foundations that fund organizations in Winnemucca, Nevada
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Winnemucca nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $264K to Winnemucca organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Winnemucca around $13K. 5 of these funders are based in Nevada; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Winnemucca
- $264K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in NV
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Winnemucca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frank Offenhauser Foundation | Winnemucca, NV | 10 | $183K | $13K | Preselected only | Operating; Scholarships; Operating -capital expenditure for flooring |
| The Humboldt Foundation | Winnemucca, NV | 2 | $55K | $28K | Preselected only | To provide funding for educational programs; To provide funding for local school district |
| Jack van Sickle Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Special Assistance Fund for Energy(safe) | Reno, NV | 1 | $8,130 | $8,130 | Preselected only | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) |
| Kraus Foundation Inc | Elko, NV | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| 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 Winnemucca, Nevada?
The Frank Offenhauser Foundation, The Humboldt Foundation, Jack van Sickle Foundation, Special Assistance Fund for Energy(safe), Kraus Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.