Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation
The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. It supports education and career enrichment in hospitality through scholarships and training opportunities, with its website describing its intended beneficiaries as Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association (NHLA) members and their immediate family members.
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation at a glance
In short: Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation gave $44K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,143
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $24,733
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The application page lists submissions from July 5 through August 27, 2027, with a 5:00 p.m. PDT closing time. As of September 29, 2026, this is a future application cycle; the page also says the application is currently closed.
- Deadline
- The application page lists submissions from July 5 through August 27, 2027, with a 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 200, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (702) 878-9272
Website: https://www.nvhotelfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNLV Board of Regents ($38K across 12 grants). Together the top 3 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada. The foundation’s website says it aims to support Nevadans and identifies NHLA members and their immediate families as eligible to apply for scholarships.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation gives
- Giving grew 340% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $200 (2021) to $52K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute industry specific education. | $5,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| International School of Hospitality Las Vegas, NV | Hotel & Lodging industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Hotel and Lodging industry specific education. | $3,000 |
| UNLV Board of Regents Las Vegas, NV | American Hotel and Lodging Educaitonal Institute industry specific education. | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,733 | $72,427 | $71,945 | $44,000 | 14 | $71,945 |
| 2024 | $18,217 | $79,875 | $77,085 | $52,000 | 14 | $77,085 |
| 2023 | $15,428 | $43,132 | $58,070 | $37,500 | 8 | $58,070 |
| 2022 | $30,367 | $47,104 | $28,433 | $10,000 | 3 | $28,433 |
| 2021 | $26,696 | $7,292 | $6,431 | $200 | 1 | $6,431 |
| 2020 | $10,835 | $500 | $5,028 | $800 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to fuel the hospitality industry by providing the opportunity for further education for Nevadans.” Its website describes academic scholarships for hospitality-related study at Nevada colleges, as well as scholarships for accredited certificate and training programs related to leadership development and career advancement in hospitality.
The foundation’s 2025 grants included $3,000 to the College of Southern Nevada. The college describes its own mission as supporting and improving the college and distributing funds for its benefit. The foundation’s website also identifies UNLV, UNR, College of Southern Nevada, and Truckee Meadows Community College as Nevada institutions offering hospitality-related degrees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $44,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. UNLV Board of Regents received multiple grants of $3,000 to $5,000 for industry-specific education through the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. The International School of Hospitality and the College of Southern Nevada each received $3,000 for hotel and lodging industry-specific education.
The foundation’s website describes a scholarship application process for eligible students. Awards are selected by a committee designated by the board, and recipients are required to participate in the foundation’s mentor program. The application states that funds go to the educational entity on the student’s behalf. The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists the following 2026–2028 officers: Diane Gandy, founder and president; Donald Bowman, chairman of the board; Anthony Lai, vice chairman; and Evan Meyer, treasurer. Its listed 2026–2027 trustees include John Brady, Marcus Lam, Zachary Lapidus, Shannon McCallum, Chris Breed, Jaime Miranda, and Franz Kallao.
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation is led by Diane Gandy, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Gandy
President
President & Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald Bowman
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anthony Lai
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Frank Kallao
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Philippa Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Chris Breed
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon McCallum
Secretary
Chairman → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jaime Miranda
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Robert Jenny (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Chase (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Irving Pamblanco (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Cheraz Ecker (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford Atkinson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jamie Miranda (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation
How much does Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation give each year?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation gave $44K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 14 grants.
What is Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's typical grant size?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation give grants?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (14 grants).
Does Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's largest grantees?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UNLV Board of Regents ($38,000 across 12 grants), International School of Hospitality ($3,000) and College of Southern Nevada ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What does Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to fuel the hospitality industry by providing the opportunity for further education for Nevadans.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check nvhotelfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's EIN?
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1731331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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