The Clarence and Martha Jones Family Foundation

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

Reno, NV

The Nell J. Redfield Foundation supports healthcare, education, medical research, and services for children, women, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness, generally through qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Washoe County, Nevada. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,492 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts written applications; they must arrive at least 10 business days before a quarterly board meeting.

The E L Cord Foundation

Reno, NV

The E.L. Cord Foundation supports education and literacy, children and youth, arts and culture, science, and charitable activities, primarily in Northern Nevada and Nevada’s rural counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,500 to $830,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications by mail year-round.

Peek Family Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable projects, including scholarships, health and cancer services, youth programs, outdoor activities, and community services. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,500, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Nevada, with some support in other states. Its filing does not specify whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including nonprofit capacity-building, mental health access, housing, and watershed protection, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it accepts applications through specific funding opportunities and RFP cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.

Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation

Reno, NV

The foundation supports Nevada organizations in arts and culture, youth and family services, health, and education; its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter to the foundation and/or board members, with no stated deadlines or award restrictions.

Estelle J Kelsey Foundation

Reno, NV

The foundation supports specific projects in education, religion, social services, health and science, and arts and culture, with a focus on strengthening existing programs and a preference for Northern Nevada. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,875; it accepts solicitations from eligible organizations, with no stated application deadline.

Thomas P Raley Foundation

Granite Bay, CA

Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation

Reno, NV

The Thelma B & Thomas P Hart Foundation funds education, children’s programs, service animals, health, and community-based programs, generally in Northern Nevada, Northern California, and Hawaii. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants are advised to contact Mark W. Knobel, with June recommended for submissions.

The Marshall R Matley Foundation

Reno, NV

The Marshall R Matley Foundation funds medical care, services, education, and support for children and adults with disabilities, with emphasis on children with intellectual disabilities; its 2025 grants were typically around $15,000, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. It gives mainly in Nevada, with some funding in California and New Jersey, and the filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

NV Energy Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

The foundation supports qualified public charities in the NV Energy service areas, with emphasis on environmental conservation, education, and public safety. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $500,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Interest process, allowing one submission per organization each calendar year.

Dew Foundation

Tyler, TX

DEW Foundation supports selected charitable organizations in ministries, health, education, community service, and other areas addressing human needs, with giving described as worldwide; its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are available only to organizations it funded in 2023, 2024, or 2025.

The Confidence Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Confidence Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including youth, health, education, animal welfare, and heritage programs. In 2024, it awarded 215 grants ranging from $250 to $385,500, with a median of $5,000, primarily in California and Missouri, with additional funding in Idaho, Washington, and Hawaii. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.