Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation
The Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations serving a range of needs, including emergency assistance, support for children and families, health-related services, and food security.
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation gave $301K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Nevada. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,060
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,369
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,691
- -96.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists the contact as “THE FRANK VICTORIA FERTITTA FOUND,” with no application form or other materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation
Mailing address: 10801 West Charleston Blvd Ste 600, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 221-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($196K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 59 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to Nevada recipients, 5% to California recipients, and 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $196,060 |
| Baby's Bounty Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hope Means Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Miracle Flights for Kids Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Refuge for Women Las Vegas Henderson, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation Henderson, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,691 | $101,634 | $317,295 | $301,060 | 11 | $315,161 | — | $4,744 |
| 2023 | $216,301 | $701,665 | $487,784 | $468,000 | 16 | $485,400 | — | $4,265 |
| 2022 | $2,420 | $152,053 | $168,117 | $148,500 | 9 | $163,585 | — | $828 |
| 2021 | $18,484 | $1,292,103 | $1,283,497 | $1,276,667 | 10 | $1,283,497 | $103 | $2,047 |
| 2020 | $9,878 | $170,395 | $194,385 | $179,500 | 13 | — | — | $4,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants included unrestricted support to Catholic Charities, Baby’s Bounty, After-School All-Stars, Angel Flight West, the American Red Cross, and other organizations.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Baby’s Bounty provides essential clothing and supplies to babies born into disadvantaged families; the Tyler Robinson Foundation assists families of children battling cancer; Angel Flight West arranges free air transportation for people traveling for health care and other compelling needs; Hoag Hospital Foundation raises funds for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; and Serving Our Kids Foundation provides weekly weekend meal bags to food-insecure children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $301,060. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $196,060, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $196,060 to Catholic Charities in Las Vegas, $30,000 to Baby’s Bounty, and $15,000 to After-School All-Stars. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Angel Flight West, the American Red Cross, the Tyler Robinson Foundation, and Hope Means Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank J. Fertitta III as secretary, Lorenzo J. Fertitta as president and treasurer, and Delise F. Sartini as vice president.
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation is led by Lorenzo J. Fertitta, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lorenzo J. Fertitta
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Delise F. Sartini
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank J. Fertitta III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation
How much does Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation give each year?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation gave $301K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $468K across 16 grants.
What is Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,369, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation give grants?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (6 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities ($196,060), Baby's Bounty ($30,000) and After-School All-Stars ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants included unrestricted support to Catholic Charities, Baby’s Bounty, After-School All-Stars, Angel Flight West, the American Red Cross, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's EIN?
Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0313659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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