AYZ Family Foundation

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Cambridge, MA

Harvard’s funding supports education and research, including awards to hospitals, research institutes, and universities, with most reported grant dollars going to Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,002 to $27.4 million, with a median of $123,018; it also lists smaller opportunities for local artists and performers. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

KAO Family Foundation

Olathe, KS

The Kao Family Foundation funds STEM education, health and medical causes, humanitarian work, arts and culture, and environmental sustainability, with grants mainly across the United States and recipients in Taiwan also supported through a sister foundation. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000 and ranged from $8,425 to $7.9 million. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

CQ Foundation

Sunnyvale, CA

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

WaterStone funds charitable and educational efforts, especially direct Christian ministries, through donor-recommended grants to eligible U.S. and international nonprofits whose missions align with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and grants are recommended by donors.

Involve Foundation

Sugar Land, TX

Sunshine and Love Foundation

Hillsborough, CA

SKB Foundation

Sunnyvale, CA

SKB Foundation supports a broad range of work, including education, science, health, arts and culture, and public policy, with most 2025 grant dollars going to California organizations and additional funding in several other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. A 2023 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and lists no required application form or deadline.

Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

The Asian Pacific Community Fund supports nonprofits serving underserved AANHPI communities, including culturally appropriate services, community health, leadership, and a stronger AANHPI voice. Its 2026 operating grants start at $5,000; in 2024, the median grant was $15,000. Its focus is Southern California, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports a wide range of charitable projects, including nonprofit capacity building, mental-health access, housing, and environmental work, with a focus on Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it also offers grants through specific fund cycles.

NV Energy Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

NV Energy Charitable Foundation funds qualified public charities serving NV Energy’s Nevada service territory, with priorities including safety and wellness, education and youth development, and the environment. In 2025, grants ranged from $350 to $500,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited letters of interest from eligible Nevada nonprofits, with one submission allowed per organization each calendar year.

Tahoe Community Foundation

Incline Village, NV

Tahoe Community Foundation supports nonprofit work in arts, culture and heritage; well-being; community engagement; education and youth development; and the environment, primarily serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Action Grants typically provide $2,500–$5,000 for one-time expenses or materials. It accepts unsolicited Action Grant applications on a rolling basis.

MGM Resorts Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

The MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, including housing, workforce development, education, food, health, and family support. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,200 to $128,542, with a median of $13,019; funding focuses on communities where MGM employees live and work, especially Nevada. It describes a proposal-review process through regional Community Grant Councils but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.