The Robert S Fagan Foundation

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits advancing economic mobility, narrowing the wealth gap, and meeting urgent needs, with priorities including Black and Latine income and assets, homeownership, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely; funding generally benefits Chicago-region residents. It accepts applications for listed open opportunities through GrantCentral; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation funds charitable organizations working on just societies, healthy families and communities, and a healthy natural world, including climate solutions, ocean conservation, and science. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, and half of grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts unsolicited requests, but less than 1% of its grants come from them.

The Yelp Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Yelp Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits addressing local community needs, including information access, education, local economic development, and freedom of expression. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3 to $50,000, with a median of $150. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Sempra Foundation

San Diego, CA

The Sempra Foundation funds climate action and resilience, inclusion, economic empowerment and workforce development, community engagement, and disaster preparedness in communities where Sempra employees live and work, including California, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Mexico. In 2024, grants ranged from $4 to $100,000, with a median of $260. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including capacity-building, watershed protection, youth STEM, and school improvements, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grant median was $20,000, while named programs offer awards such as $5,000–$100,000 for Truckee River projects and $500–$2,500 through the YES Fund; it lists annual application cycles for several programs.

NV Energy Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

NV Energy Charitable Foundation funds public safety and community well-being, education and youth development, and environmental programs, including energy assistance, food security, STEM education, and conservation. Its typical grant is around $7,500, and it supports qualified public charities in NV Energy’s Nevada service territory; it accepts unsolicited Letters of Interest, with one submission allowed per organization each calendar year.

Tahoe Community Foundation

Incline Village, NV

Tahoe Community Foundation funds nonprofit work in arts, culture and heritage; well-being; community engagement; education and youth development; and the environment, with grants focused on organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,200 to $6.5 million; it offers annual competitive Community Fund grants and rolling Action Grants, so applications are accepted.

MGM Resorts Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, with priorities including housing, workforce development, education, family services, food, health, homelessness, and support for seniors and veterans. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,200 to $200,000, with a median of about $11,900, in U.S. regions where MGM Resorts operates and employees live and work, especially Nevada. The profile describes an active Community Grant Fund proposal process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Dermody Properties Foundation

Reno, NV

The Dermody Properties Foundation funds nonprofits focused on the arts, education and family, with added emphasis on children, older adults, people with disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. Its website says grants typically range from $500 to $3,000, for organizations located within about 30 miles of a current Dermody project. It accepts online applications; the website says applications are available June 1 and due August 1.

Nevada Community Foundation Inc

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada Community Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes and community investment, with a stated focus on Southern Nevada; its administered programs include school music and community grants. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely, and the Cox Charities program typically awards $1,000–$5,000.

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.

Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc

Reno, NV