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Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including capacity-building, watershed protection, youth STEM, and school improvements, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grant median was $20,000, while named programs offer awards such as $5,000–$100,000 for Truckee River projects and $500–$2,500 through the YES Fund; it lists annual application cycles for several programs.

NV Energy Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

NV Energy Charitable Foundation funds public safety and community well-being, education and youth development, and environmental programs, including energy assistance, food security, STEM education, and conservation. Its typical grant is around $7,500, and it supports qualified public charities in NV Energy’s Nevada service territory; it accepts unsolicited Letters of Interest, with one submission allowed per organization each calendar year.

Tahoe Community Foundation

Incline Village, NV

Tahoe Community Foundation funds nonprofit work in arts, culture and heritage; well-being; community engagement; education and youth development; and the environment, with grants focused on organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,200 to $6.5 million; it offers annual competitive Community Fund grants and rolling Action Grants, so applications are accepted.

MGM Resorts Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, with priorities including housing, workforce development, education, family services, food, health, homelessness, and support for seniors and veterans. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,200 to $200,000, with a median of about $11,900, in U.S. regions where MGM Resorts operates and employees live and work, especially Nevada. The profile describes an active Community Grant Fund proposal process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Dermody Properties Foundation

Reno, NV

The Dermody Properties Foundation funds nonprofits focused on the arts, education and family, with added emphasis on children, older adults, people with disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. Its website says grants typically range from $500 to $3,000, for organizations located within about 30 miles of a current Dermody project. It accepts online applications; the website says applications are available June 1 and due August 1.

Nevada Community Foundation Inc

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada Community Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes and community investment, with a stated focus on Southern Nevada; its administered programs include school music and community grants. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely, and the Cox Charities program typically awards $1,000–$5,000.

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

Reno, NV

The Nell J. Redfield Foundation supports healthcare, education, medical research, and services for children, women, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness, generally through qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Washoe County, Nevada. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,492 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts written applications; they must arrive at least 10 business days before a quarterly board meeting.

Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc

Reno, NV

Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

The foundation funds charitable organizations providing medical care, education and scholarships, food, housing, and other assistance to people in need, with a focus on Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,500, with a median of $20,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The E L Cord Foundation

Reno, NV

The E.L. Cord Foundation supports education and literacy, children and youth, arts and culture, science, and charitable activities, primarily in Northern Nevada and Nevada’s rural counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,500 to $830,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications by mail year-round.

Acts 4 32-34

Zephyr Cove, NV

ACTS 4 32-34 supports a broad mix of educational, religious, health, and charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to groups in several states, especially Indiana, Missouri, and California. Its 90 grants ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median of $2,000. The filing directs applicants to contact M Joseph Schluchter for information and application materials; it states there are no deadlines or award restrictions.

Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F

Las Vegas, NV

The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation supports arts programs involving youth, conservation, educational camps, preventive health, and wildlife and large animals, primarily in the western United States, especially the Rocky Mountain and Intermountain regions. In 2024, grants ranged from $400 to $29,000, with a median of $4,000; organizations must submit a signed letter of inquiry before a proposal is considered.