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 supports nonprofit programs and projects in communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work, and reports having given more than $80 million since its inception in 2002.
Key facts about The Caesars Foundation
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.
- EIN
- 74-3050638
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,567,933
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,567,933
- Median grant
- $3,567,933
- Total assets
- $292,200
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$292K
-22.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.6M
+3.7% YoY
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.
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.
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 focus areas include social impact and education; climate change and food security; and responsible play and mental health. The foundation describes its social-impact and education work as supporting vulnerable and underserved populations through educational programs, tools, and platforms that facilitate equal opportunities for economic participation.
The foundation’s website says organizations seeking consideration 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 2024, the filing records one grant totaling $3,440,833. The recipient is listed as “Various - See Attached,” in Las Vegas, Nevada, for program support. The filing’s listed grant amount is also the smallest, largest, and median grant for the year. In 2023, the filing records one grant totaling $3,752,810; in 2022, it records one grant totaling $3,436,231.
Review Cycle
and no award restrictions. The website also says the foundation is not designed to respond to last-minute requests or event sponsorships and does not accept requests for in-kind contributions.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Caesars Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports communities where Caesars employees and their families live and work. In the 2024 filing, all grant dollars are attributed to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - See Attached Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $3,567,933 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374,854 | $3,233,731 | $3,440,833 | $3,440,833 | 1 |
| 2023 | $581,956 | $3,510,006 | $3,754,810 | $3,752,810 | 1 |
| 2022 | $826,760 | $3,036,101 | $3,445,256 | $3,436,231 | 1 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $292,200 | $374,854 | $581,956 |
| Revenue | $3,485,279 | $3,233,731 | $3,510,006 |
| Expenses | $3,567,933 | $3,440,833 | $3,754,810 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,567,933 | $3,440,833 | $3,752,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,792 | $26,427 | $52,386 |
Data update history
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
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony L Carano as Chairman; Stephanie Lepori as Vice Chairman; Dan Nita, Barron Fuller, Jonathan Jones, Katie Carano-Miller, Paul Georgeson, and Samantha Hithe-Washington as Trustees; Ana Munoz 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.
Contact
Application contact: Ana Munoz
Mailing address: 1 Caesars Palace Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 369-5170
Website: https://caesars.com
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. Its focus areas include social impact and education; climate change and food security; and responsible play and mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Caesars Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited 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 the 2024 filing, all grant dollars are attributed to 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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