Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation
The Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation is a public charity based in Englewood, Colorado. Formed in 2022 by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., it says it aims to create lasting positive change in Southern Nevada by directing resources to organizations working to improve residents’ lives.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation at a glance
In short: Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation gave $614K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Nevada. 75% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $614,475
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,405
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (12 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 12300 Liberty Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: (720) 875-5400
Website: https://f1lasvegasgp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Campus for Hope Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $537K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 33 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its work aims to benefit Southern Nevada. In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 4% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 16 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $576K (2024) to $614K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $614K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus for Hope Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $300,000 |
| Community Action Against Rape (DBA Signs of Hope) Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $50,000 |
| Green Our Planet Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $30,000 |
| Nevada School of the Arts Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $25,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Purposes. | $25,000 |
| Green Chips (DBA Impactnv) Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $24,975 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $22,500 |
| Mondays Dark Inc Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $20,000 |
| Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $20,000 |
| The Just One Project Las Vegas, NV | General Purposes. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $332,171 | $632,550 | $614,475 | 16 |
| 2024 | $300,379 | $700,051 | $588,690 | $576,141 | 12 |
| 2023 | $189,018 | $776,021 | $587,003 | $587,000 | 5 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to create lasting positive change in Southern Nevada and direct resources to organizations devoted to improving residents’ lives. Its grantmaking is described as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations providing services that promote STEM education, affect change among at-risk youth, advance sustainability, and support local businesses.
Examples of grantees include Green Our Planet, which describes its work as empowering people to grow food and connecting them to the natural world; Three Square, which says it provides wholesome food to people experiencing hunger; and The Just One Project, which says it mobilizes volunteers to build stronger and healthier communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $614,475. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $300,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $300,000 to Campus for Hope Foundation, $50,000 to Community Action Against Rape (DBA Signs of Hope), and $30,000 to Green Our Planet. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Nevada School of the Arts and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and $24,975 to Green Chips (DBA ImpactNV).
The foundation also reported grants of $22,500 to Three Square and $20,000 each to Mondays Dark, Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Just One Project, SHARE (Supportive Housing and Resources for the Elderly), and Communities in Schools of Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory B. Maffei as chairman of the board through August 2025 and Stefano Domenicali as chairman beginning in August 2025. Renee L. Wilm is listed as CEO and president through August 2025, and Emily Prazer as CEO and president beginning in August 2025.
Other officers and directors listed include Craig E. Troyer, assistant vice president, legal; Greg Riches, director beginning in August 2025; and Ty Kearns, vice president, tax. Josef Hoelscher, Tim Lenneman, and Michael Hurelbrink are listed in roles that ended in August 2025.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation is led by Renee L. Wilm, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee L. Wilm
CEO & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Prazer
CEO & President
Senior Vice President → CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory B. Maffei
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefano Domenicali
Chairman of the Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Riches
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Moore
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josef Hoelscher
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President-Finance → Senior Vice President-Fina, 2024
Senior Vice President-Fina → Senior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly King
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hurelbrink
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President & Secretary → Assistant Vice President & S, 2024
Assistant Vice President & S → Assistant Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lenneman
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President-Tax → Senior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Kearns
Vice President & Tax
Vice President → Vice President & Tax, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig E. Troyer
Assistant Vice President & Legal
Senior Vice President & General Counsel → Assistant Vice President & Legal, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Jackson
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wendling
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Llowarch
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Poirier
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Earl
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Craig E. Troyer Start (2023) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Emily Prazer Start (2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Joanna Jackson Start (2023) — Assistant Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Grand Prix Foundation
How much does Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation give each year?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation gave $614K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $576K across 12 grants.
What is Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's typical grant size?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,405, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation give grants?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (14 grants).
Does Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's largest grantees?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Campus for Hope Foundation ($300,000), Community Action Against Rape (DBA Signs of Hope) ($50,000) and Green Our Planet ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to create lasting positive change in Southern Nevada and direct resources to organizations devoted to improving residents’ lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check f1lasvegasgp.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's EIN?
Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3938907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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