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Nevada Humanities Inc

Reno, NV

Nevada Humanities has historically funded public humanities projects exploring Nevada’s stories, culture, and community issues, with grants statewide. Past awards commonly ranged from $10,000 to $15,000, but grantmaking is suspended indefinitely; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports a wide range of charitable projects, including nonprofit capacity building, mental-health access, housing, and environmental work, with a focus on Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it also offers grants through specific fund cycles.

The Sidhu-Singh Family Foundation

Dallas, TX

The foundation supports organizations addressing peace, food assistance, education, family needs, and literary and cultural engagement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $30,000; most funding went to New York, with additional grants in Texas and other states. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Orchard House Foundation

Reno, NV

The Orchard House Foundation supports varied charitable work, including women’s rights, community development, education, and youth programs, with most 2025 grants going to organizations in California, Nevada, and New York. Its 28 grants ranged from $15,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation

TH Ave NE, WA

NV Energy Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

NV Energy Charitable Foundation funds qualified public charities serving NV Energy’s Nevada service territory, with priorities including safety and wellness, education and youth development, and the environment. In 2025, grants ranged from $350 to $500,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited letters of interest from eligible Nevada nonprofits, with one submission allowed per organization each calendar year.

Renown Health

Reno, NV

Renown Health funds community health work focused on mental health, access to health care and community services, and maternal and child health, primarily in Washoe County and across its northern Nevada service area. Its Better Together program offers local project grants of up to $10,000; its larger 2024 grants were mostly system-affiliate support, so they are not a typical community grant level. The Better Together program uses an RFP process, but whether Renown accepts unsolicited requests outside that program is not stated.

Carol Franc Buck Foundation

Incline Village, NV

The Carol Franc Buck Foundation supports arts organizations, including opera, ballet, music, theater, and visual arts, with recent grants concentrated in Nevada, California, and Texas and also reaching other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000; it gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Tahoe Community Foundation

Incline Village, NV

Tahoe Community Foundation supports nonprofit work in arts, culture and heritage; well-being; community engagement; education and youth development; and the environment, primarily serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Action Grants typically provide $2,500–$5,000 for one-time expenses or materials. It accepts unsolicited Action Grant applications on a rolling basis.

MGM Resorts Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

The MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, including housing, workforce development, education, food, health, and family support. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,200 to $128,542, with a median of $13,019; funding focuses on communities where MGM employees live and work, especially Nevada. It describes a proposal-review process through regional Community Grant Councils but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Dermody Properties Foundation

Reno, NV

The Dermody Properties Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on arts, education and family, with added emphasis on children, older adults, people with disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. It typically gives $500–$3,000 to organizations within about 30 miles of a current Dermody project, in communities where the company operates. It accepts online grant requests; the stated annual deadline is August 1, though its 2025 filing gives a different deadline.