Mgm Resorts Foundation
The MGM Resorts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2002 as an employee workplace giving program. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Foundation operates as a public foundation that consolidates the charitable giving efforts of MGM Resorts International employees to maximize resources and benefits for communities where employees live and work. MGM Resorts International covers all administrative costs, ensuring that 100% of donations reach community causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+5.9% YoY
Grant Count
145
+17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-10.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation empowers MGM Resorts' 61,000+ employees and guests to support charitable causes through donations to nonprofit agencies and programs of their choice. The Foundation supports two primary grant programs:
Community Grant Fund — Supports programs that benefit local communities through grants to nonprofits, with priority funding in the following areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Economic Opportunity/Workforce Development
- Education K-12
- Family Services
- Food Insecurity
- Health and Wellness
- Homelessness
- Services for Seniors
- Services for Veterans and Military Families
Employee Emergency Grant (EEG) — Provides short-term assistance to employees and their immediate families during unexpected hardships and emergencies, including support for food, clothing, temporary housing, rent, mortgages, utilities, and medical or hospital bills.
Grantmaking
Since its inception, the MGM Resorts Foundation has raised more than $100 million and supported more than 1,500 charitable organizations across U.S. communities where MGM Resorts conducts business.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports charitable organizations in the following regions:
- Southern Nevada
- Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Southern Mississippi/Louisiana
- Western Massachusetts
- Northeast Ohio
- Westchester and Bronx Counties, New York
- Metro Detroit Area, Michigan
- Washington Metropolitan Area
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,972,674
- Total Revenues: $4,229,008
- Total Expenses: $4,193,647
- Total Liabilities: $1,540,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,696,786
- Total Giving: $4,657,256
The Foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,696,786 | $8,972,674 | $8,412,690 |
| Revenue | $5,108,033 | $4,229,008 | $3,899,875 |
| Expenses | $5,179,452 | $4,193,647 | $3,533,587 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $79,268 | $23,840 | $5,334 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mgm Resorts Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ucla Foundation ($200,000), Catholic Charities of Southern Neva ($98,161), Help of Southern Nevada ($86,858).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | — | $200,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVA LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $98,161 |
| HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $86,858 |
| SAFE NEST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $85,008 |
| NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $82,857 |
| NEVADA PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS YOU LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $82,362 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $80,746 |
| VMSN INC LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $80,720 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $80,230 |
| HOOKERS FOR JESUS LAS VEGAS, NV | — | $80,008 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA GATTI | PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| VESELA ZEHIREV | SECRETARY | 24 | — |
| DOUG SANDOVAL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JYOTI CHOPRA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDY MEESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICK JOST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The MGM Resorts Foundation continues to support community initiatives through multiple channels. In 2025, the Foundation awarded $2 million to nonprofits while raising $21,000 through employee plant sales. These plant sales, held a couple of times annually, feature plants from the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens displays. Rather than discarding plants when conservatory themes change, the Foundation offers them for sale to employees, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits while keeping plant material out of landfills and strengthening MGM's environmental stewardship commitment.
MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage announce community ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mgm Resorts Foundation fund?
The Foundation empowers MGM Resorts' 61,000+ employees and guests to support charitable causes through donations to nonprofit agencies and programs of their choice. The Foundation supports two primary grant programs: **Community Grant Fund** — Supports programs that benefit local communities through grants to nonprofits, with priority funding in the following areas: • Affordable Housing • Economic Opportunity/Workforce Development • Education K-12 • Family Services • Food Insecurity • Health an…
How do I apply for a grant from Mgm Resorts Foundation?
Since its inception, the MGM Resorts Foundation has raised more than $100 million and supported more than 1,500 charitable organizations across U.S. communities where MGM Resorts conducts business. **Recent Grant Activity:** • In 2021, the Foundation distributed more than $3 million to local organizations • In 2023, the Foundation awarded more than $2.7 million to local nonprofit organizations • Recent grants include $300,000 to UCLA Foundation and $88,321 to Three Square (2023) **Grant Limits …
Where does Mgm Resorts Foundation make grants?
The Foundation supports charitable organizations in the following regions: • Southern Nevada • Atlantic County, New Jersey • Southern Mississippi/Louisiana • Western Massachusetts • Northeast Ohio • Westchester and Bronx Counties, New York • Metro Detroit Area, Michigan • Washington Metropolitan Area
What size grants does Mgm Resorts Foundation award?
In 2024, Mgm Resorts Foundation awarded 145 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mgm Resorts Foundation's EIN?
Mgm Resorts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0640027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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