NV Energy Charitable Foundation
NV Energy Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Established in 1987, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as a corporate foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.8M
-10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
+68.8% YoY
Grant Count
218
+14.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+47.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote:
- Education and youth development
- Arts and multicultural initiatives
- Environmental conservation
- Health and human services
- Public safety
Grantmaking
As of March 2025, the foundation operates an open Letter of Interest (LOI) process. Organizations may submit an LOI during any month, with funding decisions made in July and December. The foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Nevada to participate.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Nevada, California, and Utah, with emphasis on Nevada-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $29,763,406
- Total giving: $5,025,813
- Total revenues: $845,892
- Total expenses: $5,168,661
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $33.1M
- Total liabilities: $163,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,763,406 | $33,071,128 | $23,801,575 |
| Revenue | $845,892 | $11,884,858 | $72,404 |
| Expenses | $5,168,661 | $3,211,758 | $2,562,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,143,536 | $3,074,288 | $2,891,308 |
| Net Investment Income | $838,875 | $11,878,070 | $213,887 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,500,982 | $1,130,030 | $1,353,544 |
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 NV Energy Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lisa Harris, Secretary
- Brandon Barkuff, General Counsel
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas A Cannon | Chair | 1 | — |
| Lisa Harris | Secretary | 25 | $20,509 |
| Michael Behrens | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Adrian Cacuci | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Brandon Barkuff | General Counsel | 1 | — |
| Tony F Sanchez III | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan L Bellows | Director | 1 | $1,816 |
| Marie K Steele | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has increased its visibility and activity in recent years:
Announced transition to an open Letter of Interest process beginning March 2025
Awarded $100,000 to Nevada Clean Energy Fund to expand tribal clean energy programs
NV Energy Foundation awards $70,000 grant to Nevada non-profit in supportProvided $50,000 grant to Nevada Outdoor School
NV Energy Foundation awards $70,000 grant to Nevada non-profit in supportAwarded $70,000 to support academic success initiatives
NV Energy Foundation awards $70,000 grant to Nevada non-profit in supportSupported nonprofits statewide in response to COVID-19 impacts
Nonprofits Statewide Announce Support from NV Energy Foundation to Help NevadansThe foundation emphasizes collaboration, volunteer involvement, and community awareness of its philanthropic efforts.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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