About University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation
The UNLV Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises and manages private funds to increase philanthropic support for the university, grow its endowment for long-term financial stability, and enhance the future growth of UNLV.
Focus Areas
scholarshipsstudent supportresearch supportalumni engagementcampus programs
Who They Fund
students (scholarship recipients)
Funding Style
program supportscholarship fundingdirect student aid
Topics
education program fundingscholarship programs
About University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation
The largest recent grants from the University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation were made to the University of Nevada Las Vegas itself, with three scholarship-focused awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a funder built around sustained support for the university’s students and academic mission rather than a broad external grant program. The foundation’s existing summary says it raises and manages private funds to increase philanthropic support for UNLV, grow the endowment for long-term financial stability, and enhance the university’s future growth. Recent giving reflects that role clearly. In 2024, the foundation awarded $29,873,867 to University of Nevada Las Vegas for education program funding and scholarship support. A year later, it granted $29,137,927 for the same purpose, and in 2023 it provided $26,436,797. Across those awards, the foundation’s grantmaking is closely tied to student aid and institutional support at a single university campus in Las Vegas.
What University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Funds
Scholarships are the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent grant record. It gave $29,873,867 in 2024 to University of Nevada Las Vegas for education program funding and scholarship support, followed by $29,137,927 in 2025 for the same purpose. The foundation also supports the university through broader institutional funding. Its existing focus areas include research support, campus programs, alumni engagement, and student support, alongside scholarships. That mix shows a funder that backs both direct aid for students and the programs that shape the university experience. The grant record also includes a 2023 award of $26,436,797 to University of Nevada Las Vegas for education program funding and scholarship support, reinforcing a consistent emphasis on UNLV-centered educational support.
How University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is very large and tightly clustered: p25 is $27,787,362, median is $29,137,927, and p75 is $29,505,897. The recent record shows a repeated annual pattern rather than isolated awards, with comparable scholarship grants appearing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$29.1M
Total Assets
$507.8M
Total Revenue
$55.8M
Total Expenses
$43.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $27.8M and $29.5M, with a median of $29.1M.
25th Percentile
$27.8M
Median
$29.1M
75th Percentile
$29.5M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in NV.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
TIFFANY L VICKERS
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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