Silver State Scholarships
Silver State Scholarships is a public charity based in Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2022. It supports Nevada students through private-school scholarships and enrichment scholarships, including its School Choice Scholarship Program and Beyond the Bell Program.
Silver State Scholarships at a glance
In short: Silver State Scholarships gave $587K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $586,797
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $41,914
- Median grant
- $17,593
- Total assets
- $1,883,672
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Silver State Scholarships
- Review Cycle
- The 2026/2027 returning-family application period, May 1–14, 2026, has passed. The website says it is not currently accepting new applications.
- Deadline
- The 2026/2027 returning-family application period, May 1–14, 2026, has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6655 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: (702) 521-4000
Website: https://silverstatescholarships.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Silver State Scholarships
Who Silver State Scholarships funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Desert Tarah Academy ($322K). Together the top 6 received $383K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($203,591), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 41 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s scholarship programs are for Nevada children or residents. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $514K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $587K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Tarah Academy Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Assist | $322,000 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $203,591 |
| Adelson Educational Campuse Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Assist | $18,750 |
| Mesivta of Las Vegas Henderson, NV | Scholarship Assist | $18,750 |
| Montessori Visions Academy Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Assist | $9,354 |
| Awaken Christinan Academy Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Assist | $8,390 |
| New Horizons Academy Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Assist | $5,962 |
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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 | $1,883,672 | $887,712 | $766,577 | $586,797 | 14 | $69,866 |
| 2023 | $1,813,158 | $64,333 | $1,377,858 | $1,139,795 | Total only | $55,024 |
| 2022 | $3,076,683 | $3,592,988 | $585,057 | $513,724 | 27 | $2,166 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the education of underprivileged children and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged people and animals. Its filing describes its program as awarding private-school scholarship funds to underprivileged children attending those schools.
The School Choice Scholarship Program supports eligible students attending registered private schools. Beyond the Bell Scholarships support Nevada children’s participation in activities such as music, sports, arts, and other enrichment. Among the 2024 grantees, Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas describes its own mission as providing a high-quality religious and secular education for students in pre-K through grade 8.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Silver State Scholarships gave 14 grants totaling $586,797. Grants ranged from $5,962 to $322,000, with a median of $17,593. The largest listed grants included $322,000 to Desert Tarah Academy, $51,250 to Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas, $36,346 to an individual recipient Christian Academy, $30,640 to an individual recipient Catholic School, and $28,300 to an individual recipient Christian School. The listed purposes were “scholarship assist.”
The School Choice Scholarship Program is for Nevada residents entering grades K–12 whose household income is within 300% of the federal poverty level and who will attend a registered private school. The organization’s website says scholarship funds are limited and applications are processed in the order received. Its 2026/2027 instructions require a current-year application, with a separate application for each student and one set of financial documents per family; early, late, or incomplete applications are not accepted. The instructions also say scholarships may be used only for tuition and directly related expenses in the school year awarded, with no carryover or transfer to another student. New families will be considered only if funding allows.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michele Morgan-Devore as “VICE PRESIDE” and Phillip R. Devore as Treasurer.
Silver State Scholarships's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele Morgan-Devore
Vice President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip R. Devore
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alicia Groeblinghoff (2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Silver State Scholarships
How much does Silver State Scholarships give each year?
Silver State Scholarships gave $587K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1.1M in grants paid.
What is Silver State Scholarships's typical grant size?
Silver State Scholarships's median grant in 2024 was $17,593, and its average grant was $41,914, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Silver State Scholarships give grants?
Silver State Scholarships gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (5 grants).
Does Silver State Scholarships give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Silver State Scholarships's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Assist" (14 grants).
Who are Silver State Scholarships's largest grantees?
Silver State Scholarships's largest 2024 grantees include Desert Tarah Academy ($322,000), Adelson Educational Campuse ($18,750) and Mesivta of Las Vegas ($18,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($203,591), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Silver State Scholarships?
Silver State Scholarships reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $888K.
What does Silver State Scholarships fund?
The organization states that its mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the education of underprivileged children and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged people and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silver State Scholarships?
Silver State Scholarships has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check silverstatescholarships.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Silver State Scholarships's EIN?
Silver State Scholarships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3210298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Silver State Scholarships funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/silver-state-scholarships-morg_600b932830024271a880563c3408c02c
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