Nevada Bar Foundation
The Nevada Bar Foundation is a public charity based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the charitable arm of the State Bar of Nevada. It supports charitable giving related to access to justice and legal education, including grants for legal services and law-related education programs.
Nevada Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: Nevada Bar Foundation gave $12.3M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $410K), mostly in Nevada. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,289,802
- +2425.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $409,660
- +1415.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $18,670,534
- +34.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (12 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nevada Bar Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 W Charleston Blvd Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 382-2200
Website: https://nvbar.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nevada Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada ($6.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 98 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 1% to recipients in Utah. California and Virginia each accounted for a reported 0% share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nevada Bar Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 30 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $220K; repeat grants $536K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $487K (2023) to $12.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Legal Services | $6,465,600 |
| Northern Nevada Legal Aid Reno, NV | Legal Services | $1,776,300 |
| Nevada Legal Services Las Vegas, NV | Legal Services | $1,656,000 |
| Southern Nevada Senior Law Program Las Vegas, NV | Legal Services | $922,800 |
| Volunteer Attorneys for Rural NV (Varn) Carson City, NV | Legal Services | $683,300 |
| Rocky Mountain Innocence Center Salt Lake City, UT | Legal Services | $100,000 |
| Northeast Nevada Safe Elko, NV | Legal Services | $55,000 |
| Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program Carson City, NV | Legal Services | $55,000 |
| Safe Nest Las Vegas, NV | Legal Services | $50,000 |
| Center of Access to QDROS Pomona, CA | Legal Services | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,670,534 | $17,223,586 | $12,432,785 | $12,289,802 | 30 | $522,632 |
| 2023 | $13,899,178 | $12,948,600 | $7,149,833 | $486,650 | 18 | $248,126 |
| 2022 | $8,070,859 | $7,283,967 | $5,333,186 | $5,235,378 | 20 | $35,753 |
| 2021 | $6,213,324 | $5,044,874 | $4,869,412 | $4,784,400 | 15 | $1,839 |
| 2020 | $5,950,243 | $4,342,323 | $4,987,643 | $4,917,146 | 15 | $18,573 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote and provide law-related education to the public, develop and improve legal education, conduct research in law and legal practice, assist qualified individuals in studying law, and fund the charitable and tax-exempt activities of the State Bar.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions illustrate the kinds of work it supported. Northern Nevada Legal Aid says it provides access to justice for vulnerable northern Nevadans regardless of ability to pay. Nevada Legal Services says it works to ensure equal access to justice for low-income Nevadans. Southern Nevada Senior Law Program says it provides legal assistance and advocacy for residents aged 60 and older. The Rocky Mountain Innocence Center says it works to prevent and correct wrongful convictions in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming. Other 2024 recipients included Project REAL, which says it fosters civic engagement and critical thinking, and the Domestic Violence Resource Center, which says it provides free services to people experiencing family violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 30 grants totaling $12,289,802. Grant sizes ranged from $7,500 to $6,465,600, with a median of $30,000. The largest grants listed were $6,465,600 to Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, $1,776,300 to Northern Nevada Legal Aid, $1,656,000 to Nevada Legal Services, $922,800 to Southern Nevada Senior Law Program, and $683,300 to Volunteer Attorneys for Rural NV. Each was listed for legal services.
The Foundation’s website describes a process for new legal-service organizations seeking Access to Justice Commission approval to be recognized as legal aid providers for IOLTA funding. Applicants must demonstrate a severe, unique service gap not covered by existing providers; have a mission of free civil legal aid primarily for low-income Nevadans; and have at least three years of experience providing quality free legal services to low-income Nevadans. Requirements also include Nevada incorporation as a 501(c)(3), adopted bylaws, specified Nevada residency and bar-admission criteria, and adherence to the American Bar Association Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Aid. Approved organizations must participate in the Nevada Coalition of Legal Service Providers and have a senior representative participate in Access to Justice Commission meetings and committees. The application materials include a description of the service gap, mission, organizational and board documentation, and certifications and affiliations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Brandenburg as president and Paul Matteoni as treasurer. Trustees listed are Mary Chapman, Patricia Halstead, Mike Hix, Kelley Jones, Kyle Morishita, Michael Morton, William Sykes, and David Zerhusen.
Nevada Bar Foundation is led by Mark Brandenburg, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Brandenburg
President
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Halstead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Morishita
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Zerhusen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Morton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Sykes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hix
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Farmer
Executive Di
Secretary → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Matteoni
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Sarah Guindy (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bryanna Gutierrez (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cassell Von Baeyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Alexander (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lori Teicher (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Wightman Lambrose (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rendal B. Miller (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ann Bersi (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Constance Akridge (2020) — President
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 Nevada Bar Foundation
How much does Nevada Bar Foundation give each year?
Nevada Bar Foundation gave $12.3M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $487K across 18 grants.
What is Nevada Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
Nevada Bar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $409,660, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nevada Bar Foundation that year got $220K on average.
Where does Nevada Bar Foundation give grants?
Nevada Bar Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (12 grants), Elko, NV (5 grants), Reno, NV (3 grants) and Carson City, NV (3 grants).
Does Nevada Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Nevada Bar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Legal Services" (30 grants).
Who are Nevada Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
Nevada Bar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada ($6,465,600), Northern Nevada Legal Aid ($1,776,300) and Nevada Legal Services ($1,656,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nevada Bar Foundation?
Nevada Bar Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What does Nevada Bar Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote and provide law-related education to the public, develop and improve legal education, conduct research in law and legal practice, assist qualified individuals in studying law, and fund the charitable and tax-exempt activities of the State Bar. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nevada Bar Foundation?
Nevada Bar Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nvbar.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nevada Bar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nevada-bar-foundation-morg_169be913bc624fd0be5823f59a194f12
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