The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to individual recipients in Nevada, with each grant’s purpose listed as “GENERAL FUND.”
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,540
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,754
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $426,274
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Eric Polis as the contact, with form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Polis
Mailing address: 2289 Feathertree Ave, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (702) 499-3742
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $68K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,200 |
| Various Las Vegas, NV | General Fund | $340 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,274 | $11,654 | $29,588 | $27,540 | 10 | $29,588 | $11,654 | $20,680 |
| 2023 | $444,208 | $22,310 | $30,785 | $26,200 | 10 | $29,040 | $19,895 | $21,270 |
| 2022 | $441,786 | $42,944 | $16,294 | $15,200 | 1 | $15,200 | $41,362 | $20,293 |
| 2021 | $415,136 | $19,802 | $71,960 | $67,728 | 1 | $67,728 | $16,809 | $21,412 |
| 2020 | $467,294 | $22,020 | $22,848 | $17,850 | 1 | — | $16,286 | $22,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $27,540. Grant amounts ranged from $340 to $4,800, with a median of $2,800. The largest grants were three awards of $4,800 each to individual recipients; four additional awards were $2,800 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric M Polis as president, Catherine Rojas as secretary, Laurel Fait as treasurer, and Virginia Price as vice president.
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation is led by Eric M. Polis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric M. Polis
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Rojas
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Fait
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Price
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David A. Polis (2020) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Jerry E. Polis (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation
How much does The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation give each year?
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 10 grants.
What is The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,800, and its average grant was $2,754, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation give grants?
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation?
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation reported $426K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
The Las Vegas Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1831953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Las Vegas Scholarship 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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