The Caesars Foundation
The Caesars Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Funded by resorts owned or operated by Caesars Entertainment, it provides financial assistance to charities selected by its directors and supports programs in communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work.
The Caesars Foundation at a glance
In short: The Caesars Foundation gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,567,933
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,567,933
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,567,933
- Total assets
- $292,200
- -22.0% 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 The Caesars Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited funding requests or proposals. Its 2025 filing lists Ana Munoz as the contact and says to “See attached” for forms and materials; it lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Ana Munoz
Mailing address: 1 Caesars Palace Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 369-5170
Website: https://caesars.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Caesars Foundation
Who The Caesars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various - See Attached ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Caesars Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.5M (2020) to $3.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - See Attached Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $3,567,933 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,200 | $3,485,279 | $3,567,933 | $3,567,933 | 1 | $3,567,933 | $8,792 |
| 2024 | $374,854 | $3,233,731 | $3,440,833 | $3,440,833 | 1 | $3,440,833 | $26,427 |
| 2023 | $581,956 | $3,510,006 | $3,754,810 | $3,752,810 | 1 | $3,752,810 | $52,386 |
| 2022 | $826,760 | $3,036,101 | $3,445,256 | $3,436,231 | 1 | $3,436,231 | $38,733 |
| 2021 | $1,235,914 | $2,339,953 | $1,775,746 | $1,775,000 | 1 | $1,775,000 | $51,792 |
| 2020 | $671,707 | $1,719,747 | $1,512,165 | $1,485,500 | 64 | — | $39,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caesars Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated objective is to strengthen organizations and programs in the communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work. Its website describes support for older individuals, a more sustainable world, and educational initiatives, alongside its focus areas of social impact and education, climate change and food security, and responsible play and mental health.
The foundation’s grant-program description identifies eligible applicants as IRS-recognized nonprofits and educational institutions operating in the U.S. It says requests should align with its strategic community-impact areas. The foundation’s website also says an organization must qualify under an IRS 501(c)(3) determination, demonstrate inclusive services and volunteer opportunities, show strong leadership and sound administrative and financial condition, and offer opportunities for Caesars staff involvement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,567,933. The filing lists the recipient as “Various - See Attached,” in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the purpose “Program Support.” The single reported grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for that year. In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,440,833; in 2023, it reported one grant totaling $3,752,810.
The foundation’s website highlights strategic partnerships including Second Wind Dreams®, Meals on Wheels America, National Park Trust, and Clean the World. In a 2022 announcement, Caesars Entertainment said the foundation supported national and local organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Clean the World Foundation, International Center for Responsible Gaming, Meals on Wheels America, National Park Trust, Public Education Foundation, Second Wind Dreams, and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The announcement did not specify amounts for each organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony L Carano as Chairman and Stephanie Lepori as Vice Chairman. Trustees are Dan Nita, Barron Fuller, Jonathan Jones, Katie Carano-Miller, Paul Georgeson, and Samantha Hithe-Washington. Ana Munoz is listed as Director, and Deborah Johnson as Administrator.
The Caesars Foundation is led by Anthony L Carano, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony L Carano
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Munoz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barron Fuller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Nita
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Georgeson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Carano-Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Hithe-Washington
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karie Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lepori
Vice Chairman
Vice Chariman → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meagan Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Johnson
Administrator
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keisha Lassiter
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiersten Flint
Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Sydney Glover (2021–2023) — Administrator
- Former: Susan Moore (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Martha Morales (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James Larsen (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gwen Migita (2020–2021) — Corporate Responsibility
- Former: Anne Cox (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Claire Zeysing (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Cherece Vina (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Conrad (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Katie Carano Miller (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kelley Magdaluyo (2020) — Administrator
- Former: Samantha Hithe Washington (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sherri Pucci Sosa (2020) — 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 The Caesars Foundation
How much does The Caesars Foundation give each year?
The Caesars Foundation gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 1 grant.
How large is The Caesars Foundation?
The Caesars Foundation reported $292K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Caesars Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated objective is to strengthen organizations and programs in the communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Caesars Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited funding requests or proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Caesars Foundation make grants?
The foundation states that it supports communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in Nevada.
What is The Caesars Foundation's EIN?
The Caesars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3050638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Caesars 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 October 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 July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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