Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation
The foundation was formed to aid, support, and assist the promotion, growth, and improvement of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, its staff, facilities, and collections and to enhance and stimulate the quality of the library services.
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation at a glance
In short: Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation gave $534K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $534K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $534,111
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $534,111
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $534,111
- Total assets
- $27,001,604
- -40.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Las Vegas - Clark County Library District ($534K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $211K (2023) to $534K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $534K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas - Clark County Library District Las Vegas, NV | The foundation negotiated an agreement with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District under which it manages and sells non-circulating library materials. The Foundation conducts the resale services on behalf of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Revenue earned through this arrangement is temporarily restricted for future use towards Library District programs. Grant amounts reflect the use of such temporaritly restricted funds toward various library programs.Additionally, the Foundation uses contributions it receives to help fund the Library District's programs. Donors often dictate which programs they would like their funds used for. The Foundation restricts those funds and only grants them to the Library District when the District request funds for those particular programs. | $534,111 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,001,604 | $708,093 | $18,893,390 | $534,111 | 1 | $237,376 |
| 2024 | $45,065,454 | $24,000,391 | $1,167,142 | $374,187 | 1 | $275,369 |
| 2023 | $22,074,903 | $1,184,850 | $1,073,823 | $210,572 | 1 | $273,989 |
| 2022 | $21,869,617 | $780,577 | $797,434 | $298,790 | 1 | $237,853 |
| 2021 | $21,886,474 | $719,839 | $878,838 | $281,337 | 1 | $291,094 |
| 2020 | $22,045,473 | $1,114,700 | $785,162 | $320,257 | 1 | $268,583 |
About Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $534K. Net investment income was $237K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation is led by Felipe A Ortiz, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Felipe A Ortiz
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon-Bilbray Axelrod
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamar Hoapili
Director
Vice President → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Graham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Cervantes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Valdes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Gaska
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred James
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Rogers
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sanders
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kelvin Watson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Keiba Crear (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Benavidez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Foyt (2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Way (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elaine Sanchez (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jane Mac (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kate Turner Whiteley (2022) — Director
- Former: Chaka Crome (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Sarazin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward Koijane (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Pourciau (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas C Lawyer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation
How much does Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation give each year?
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation gave $534K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $374K across 1 grant.
How large is Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation?
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $708K.
What is Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation?
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $27.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation operate?
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation's EIN?
Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0035192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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