Foundations & Grantmakers in Nevada
1,380 grantmakers in Nevada reported grants on their latest 990s. The 539 that made at least 5 grants gave $739.6M. The largest by giving are Horowitz Family Foundation, BPS Foundation and The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Nevada at a glance
Active grantmakers
1,380
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$739.6M
from the 539 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$23K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$88K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Nevada by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horowitz Family Foundation | Las Vegas | $147.5M | 8 |
| 2 | BPS Foundation | Las Vegas | $39.8M | 27 |
| 3 | The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc | Reno | $31.1M | 52 |
| 4 | Engelstad Family Foundation | Las Vegas | $27.3M | 26 |
| 5 | Tahoe Community Foundation | Incline Village | $26.9M | 191 |
| 6 | Bia-Echo Foundation | Reno | $22.5M | 6 |
| 7 | Renown Health Foundation | Reno | $16.8M | 6 |
| 8 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Las Vegas | $16.5M | 122 |
| 9 | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Reno | $16.0M | 207 |
| 10 | Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn | Las Vegas | $14.1M | 8 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 10 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 76 · 31%
- Human Services 33 · 14%
- Health 18 · 7%
- Environment & Animals 17 · 7%
- Youth Development 16 · 7%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 16 · 7%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (48% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Nevada
- Tahoe Community Foundation $26.9M · 191 grants
- Nevada Community Foundation Inc $16.5M · 122 grants
- Community Foundation of Northern Nevada $16.0M · 207 grants
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Most open to new grantees in Nevada
Foundations based in Nevada whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mondays Dark | 100% (22) | 22 in 2025 | $10K |
| 2 | A Gary Anderson Family Foundation | 75% (27) | 36 in 2024 | $54K |
| 3 | The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc | 74% (20) | 27 in 2025 | $2K |
| 4 | 1150 Foundation | 71% (15) | 21 in 2025 | $5K |
| 5 | The Gamble Foundation | 64% (18) | 28 in 2024 | $42K |
| 6 | RSO Foundation | 62% (21) | 34 in 2024 | $13K |
| 7 | Dermody Properties Foundation | 59% (79) | 133 in 2025 | $2K |
| 8 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | 59% (72) | 122 in 2025 | $146K |
| 9 | Aja Foundation | 53% (16) | 30 in 2025 | $22K |
| 10 | Hilltop Foundation | 52% (33) | 64 in 2024 | $15K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing all 1,780 foundations and grantmakers in Nevada
Horowitz Family Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$39.4M
Grants
8
Total Given
$147.5M
University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$560.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$57.7M
Gardner Grout Foundation
Reno, NV
Assets
$43.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$55.8M
University of Nevada Reno Foundation
Reno, NV
Assets
$597.9M
Grants
4
Total Given
$52.5M
Renown Health
Reno, NV
Assets
$594.5M
Grants
3
Total Given
$43.0M
BPS Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
27
Total Given
$39.8M
Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$93K
Grants
4
Total Given
$37.7M
Lightcone Foundation
Sparks, NV
Assets
$174.4M
Grants
4
Total Given
$33.8M
William N Pennington Foundation
Reno, NV
Assets
$481.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$33.3M
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc
Reno, NV
Assets
$204.8M
Grants
52
Total Given
$31.1M
New Generation Foundation Inc
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$30.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$27.9M
Engelstad Family Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$666.1M
Grants
26
Total Given
$27.3M
Tahoe Community Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Assets
$169.9M
Grants
191
Total Given
$26.9M
Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Carson City, NV
Assets
$494.3M
Grants
3
Total Given
$26.3M
Bia-Echo Foundation
Reno, NV
Assets
$124.4M
Grants
6
Total Given
$22.5M
Renown Health Foundation
Reno, NV
Assets
$60.4M
Grants
6
Total Given
$16.8M
Nevada Community Foundation Inc
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$253.5M
Grants
122
Total Given
$16.5M
Cyrus Tang Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1
Total Given
$16.4M
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
Assets
$178.2M
Grants
207
Total Given
$16.0M
Zeneth F Ward & Lanetta S Ward Fdn
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$13.0M
Grants
8
Total Given
$14.1M
Nevada Bar Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$18.7M
Grants
30
Total Given
$12.3M
Nevada Alliance
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$383K
Grants
25
Total Given
$11.3M
Donald W Reynolds Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$11.1M
Fairweather Foundation
Minden, NV
Assets
—
Grants
7
Total Given
$9.7M
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Questions about foundations in Nevada
What are the largest foundations in Nevada?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Horowitz Family Foundation ($147.5M across 8 grants), BPS Foundation ($39.8M) and The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc ($31.1M). Together the top 10 account for 48% of the $739.6M given by the 539 grantmakers in Nevada that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Nevada?
The typical grant is about $23K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $88K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Nevada?
Yes. We found 3 community foundations in Nevada with grant activity. The largest by giving are Tahoe Community Foundation, Nevada Community Foundation Inc and Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Nevada foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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