THE NEVADA BAR FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE/PROVIDE LAW RELATED EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, DEVELOP/IMPROVE LEGAL EDUCATION, ENGAGE IN RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW AND LEGAL PRACTICE, ASSIST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN THE STUDY OF LAW, AND TO FUND THE CHARITABLE AND TAX EXEMPT ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE BAR AS REPORTED IN PART XV.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.7M
+34.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.3M
Grant Count
30
Avg Grant Size
$410K
About Nevada Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nevada Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $12.3M. Net investment income was $523K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,670,534 | $13,899,178 | $8,070,859 |
| Revenue | $17,223,586 | $12,948,600 | $7,283,967 |
| Expenses | $12,432,785 | $7,149,833 | $5,333,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $522,632 | $248,126 | $35,753 |
| 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
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada ($6,465,600), Northern Nevada Legal Aid ($1,776,300), Nevada Legal Services ($1,656,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER OF ACCESS TO QDROS POMONA, CA | LEGAL SERVICES | $40,000 |
| SOUTHERN NEVADA SENIOR LAW PROGRAM LAS VEGAS, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $922,800 |
| PROJECT REAL LAS VEGAS, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| OUR NEVADA JUDGES INC HENDERSON, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $21,802 |
| NORTHEAST NEVADA SAFE ELKO, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $55,000 |
| NEVADA RURAL COUNTIES RSVP CARSON CITY, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $55,000 |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER RENO, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $40,000 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN INNOCENCE CENTER SALT LAKE CITY, UT | LEGAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| NORTHEASTERN NEVADA CASA ELKO, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $30,000 |
| IMMIGRATION HOME FOUNDATION LAS VEGAS, NV | LEGAL SERVICES | $35,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BRANDENBURG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARY CHAPMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA HALSTEAD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE HIX | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KELLEY JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL MATTEONI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KYLE MORISHITA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MORTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SYKES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID ZERHUSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada Bar Foundation?
Nevada Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nevada Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Nevada Bar Foundation holds $18.7M in total assets with $17.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $12.3M in 2024.
Where does Nevada Bar Foundation operate?
Nevada Bar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Nevada, Utah, Virginia.
What size grants does Nevada Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Nevada Bar Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $12.3M — an average of about $410K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nevada Bar Foundation's EIN?
Nevada Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0399023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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