Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Typically when considering grants we are looking closely at the following criteria:Will the grant benefit the local community?Will the grant be used for physical assets?Will the grant support our club mission?

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Please note, funds for salaries or administrative expenses are not eligible, and applications must be complete to be considered.
  • Not eligible: Grants to any one organization will generally not be made more often than two consecutive years.
  • Not eligible: Applications requesting funds for salary, travel, administrative and other general expenses will not be considered.
  • Not eligible: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Overview

The LVRF Community Grants, established by the Las Vegas Rotary Club in 1998, aim to support local service projects through an endowment fund. Grants up to $5,000 are available, with potential for additional funding based on board discretion. Eligible applicants include 501(C)3 organizations that demonstrate significant community benefits. Please note, funds for salaries or administrative expenses are not eligible, and applications must be complete to be considered.

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Over the years our endowment continues to grow through the generosity of our members as well as people and organizations that support our annual fund raising efforts. Income generated from the endowment fund is used annually to support grants and other service activities that benefit the Las Vegas community.
Please note the following:
A maximum of $5,000 can be requested, however, there could be opportunity for additional funding at the discretion of the Board. Projects should provide significant benefit to the community and to the participating individuals.

Eligibility

501(C)3 OrganizationsTypically when considering grants we are looking closely at the following criteria:Will the grant benefit the local community?Will the grant be used for physical assets?Will the grant support our club mission?

Ineligibility

Grants to any one organization will generally not be made more often than two consecutive years. Applications requesting funds for salary, travel, administrative and other general expenses will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

What Las Vegas Rotary Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
6
Total given
$102K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$7,381–$28K
  • By dollars: Nevada 63%, California 27%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Las Vegas, NV; Henderson, NV; Santa Ana, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • The Salvation Army · Las Vegas, NV

    Food Drive

    $28K

  • Spread the Word Nevada Inc · Henderson, NV

    Supporting Youth Literacy

    $25K

  • Corazon Inc · Santa Ana, CA

    Youth Life Skills & Tutoring

    $20K

  • Green Our Planet · Las Vegas, NV

    Creating School Gardens

    $11K

  • The Rotary Foundation · Chicago, IL

    Youth Heart Surgeries

    $11K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

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