United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.8M
Foundation funders
25
Grants recorded
70
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra?
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by NV Energy Charitable Foundation ($1.1M), Nevada Volunteers ($921K), Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) ($245K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $531K.
What grants has United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Employee Giving Matching Gift | $448,442 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $28,690 |
| 2025 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Annual Corporate Contribution | $24,000 |
| 2025 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | UPIC Set-Up Administrative Costs | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | UWNNS General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Strengthen Our Community Foundation | NV READY! PRE-K ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nevada Volunteers | AMERICORP | $531,669 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) | Complement state and federal energy aid programs | $245,000 |
| 2024 | Tahoe Community Foundation | Well-Being | $62,000 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Employee Giving Match | $36,437 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $27,458 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Employee Giving Match | $27,125 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Employee Giving Match | $21,277 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Annual Corporate Contribution | $15,000 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Annual Corporate Contribution | $15,000 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Annual Corporate Contribution | $15,000 |
| 2024 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Annual Corporate Contribution | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Davis Fire Emergency Assistance Fund | $12,200 |
| 2024 | Wells Fargo Foundation | UNITED WAY GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,997 |
| 2024 | United Way Worldwide | HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES | $5,870 |
| 2024 | Shaheen Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Baker Hughes Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,250 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Dermody Properties Foundation | BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | $500 |
| 2023 | Nevada Volunteers | AMERICORP | $179,885 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $23,139 |
| 2023 | United Way Worldwide | ECONOMIC MOBILITY | $11,550 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Northern Nevada Reading Coalition | $6,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 70 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra?
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by NV Energy Charitable Foundation ($1.1M), Nevada Volunteers ($921K), Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe) ($245K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra between 2019–2025.
Who is United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra's largest funder?
NV Energy Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, with $1.1M across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra across 70 grants from 25 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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