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    Grants in Nevada

    2,018 foundations$1.4B total annual giving$12K median grant8 metro areas

    Nevada Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,018

    Foundations Funding Here

    3,208

    Total Annual Giving

    $1.4B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $19.4B

    Largest Foundations in Nevada

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    University of Nevada Reno FoundationReno$80.2M$530.8M$7.3MB110Local
    THREE SQUARELAS VEGAS$79M$178.9M$178KK35Local
    GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATIONRENO$55.8M—

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    What Gets Funded in Nevada

    Top Cause Areas

    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    710$418.9M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism710 · $418.9M
    Education
    620$411.3M
    Education620 · $411.3M
    Human Services
    367$109.8M
    Human Services367 · $109.8M

    Where Foundations Are Located in Nevada

    Top 8 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV1,893$791.1M$418K
    Reno, NV371$507.8M$1.4M
    Carson City, NV60$60.5M

    Types of Foundations in Nevada

    Family Foundation
    48.6%
    1,17948.6%$385.3M
    Family Foundation1,179 (48.6%)

    $385.3M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    29.3%
    71129.3%$359.4M
    Independent Foundation711 (29.3%)

    Typical Grant Profile in Nevada

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    New Grantee Rate

    66%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    84%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Nevada foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 66% of Nevada foundations actively fund new organizations, and 84% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Nevada

    How many foundations give grants in Nevada?
    There are 2,018 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Nevada and an additional 1,190 out-of-state foundations that fund Nevada-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Nevada?
    The median grant from Nevada foundations is $12K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Nevada?
    The largest foundations in Nevada by annual giving are University of Nevada Reno Foundation, THREE SQUARE, GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $215M.

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    Nevada is home to 2,018 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $1.4B. The median grant from Nevada foundations is $12K.

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    $10K
    T21
    Regional
    Renown HealthReno$43M$594.5M$12KE210Local
    LEONARD & BERYL BUCK FOUNDATION C/O WELLS FARGO BANKLAS VEGAS$42.1M$1.1B$101KT900Regional
    BPS FOUNDATIONLAS VEGAS$39.8M—$1.1MN99Local
    The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno$34.9M$218.1M$167KT20National
    PANDA CARES FOUNDATION INCLAS VEGAS$33.8M$47.7M$46.7MB90Local
    ST ROSE DOMINICAN HEALTH FOUNDATIONHENDERSON$29.3M$32.1M$5ME99Regional
    UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS FOUNDATIONLAS VEGAS$29.1M$507.8M$29.1MB110Local
    University of Nevada Reno Foundation

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $80.2M

    Total Assets

    $530.8M

    Median Grant

    $7.3M

    B110Local
    THREE SQUARE

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $79M

    Total Assets

    $178.9M

    Median Grant

    $178K

    K35Local
    GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATION

    RENO

    Annual Giving

    $55.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $10K

    T21Regional
    Renown Health

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $43M

    Total Assets

    $594.5M

    Median Grant

    $12K

    E210Local
    LEONARD & BERYL BUCK FOUNDATION C/O WELLS FARGO BANK

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $42.1M

    Total Assets

    $1.1B

    Median Grant

    $101K

    T900Regional
    BPS FOUNDATION

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $39.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $1.1M

    N99Local
    The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $34.9M

    Total Assets

    $218.1M

    Median Grant

    $167K

    T20National
    PANDA CARES FOUNDATION INC

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $33.8M

    Total Assets

    $47.7M

    Median Grant

    $46.7M

    B90Local
    ST ROSE DOMINICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION

    HENDERSON

    Annual Giving

    $29.3M

    Total Assets

    $32.1M

    Median Grant

    $5M

    E99Regional
    UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS FOUNDATION

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $29.1M

    Total Assets

    $507.8M

    Median Grant

    $29.1M

    B110Local
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    Health Care
    302$209.7M
    Health Care302 · $209.7M
    Religion-Related
    258$124.4M
    Religion-Related258 · $124.4M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    245$78.4M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities245 · $78.4M
    Youth Development
    125$38.8M
    Youth Development125 · $38.8M
    Animal-Related
    125$39.9M
    Animal-Related125 · $39.9M
    Recreation & Sports
    100$24M
    Recreation & Sports100 · $24M
    International Affairs
    95$45.9M
    International Affairs95 · $45.9M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(716)College Access(221)Healthcare(187)Youth Development(139)Research(103)Food Access(91)Arts Culture(84)Housing(72)Emergency Assistance(67)Mental Health Services(58)Conservation(55)Capacity Building(55)Advocacy(38)Workforce Development(35)Environmental Education(32)Community Organizing(28)Early Childhood(27)Literacy(24)Cultural Preservation(24)Mentoring(20)
    $1M
    Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA47$16M$341K
    Elko, NV10$2.5M$248K
    Pahrump, NV6$1.3M$210K
    Winnemucca, NV5$579K$116K
    Fallon, NV4$279K$70K
    Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
    Foundations

    1,893

    Total Giving

    $791.1M

    Avg Grant

    $418K

    Reno, NV
    Foundations

    371

    Total Giving

    $507.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.4M

    Carson City, NV
    Foundations

    60

    Total Giving

    $60.5M

    Avg Grant

    $1M

    Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA
    Foundations

    47

    Total Giving

    $16M

    Avg Grant

    $341K

    Elko, NV
    Foundations

    10

    Total Giving

    $2.5M

    Avg Grant

    $248K

    Pahrump, NV
    Foundations

    6

    Total Giving

    $1.3M

    Avg Grant

    $210K

    Winnemucca, NV
    Foundations

    5

    Total Giving

    $579K

    Avg Grant

    $116K

    Fallon, NV
    Foundations

    4

    Total Giving

    $279K

    Avg Grant

    $70K

    $359.4M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    1285.3%$8.2M
    Private Operating Foundation128 (5.3%)

    $8.2M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    1265.2%$220.3M
    Operating Nonprofit126 (5.2%)

    $220.3M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    823.4%$39.9M
    Faith-Based Foundation82 (3.4%)

    $39.9M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    311.3%$4.6M
    Service Club / Fraternal31 (1.3%)

    $4.6M in annual giving

    Other
    241.0%$165K
    Other24 (1.0%)

    $165K in annual giving

    Other
    1435.9%$363M
    Other143 (5.9%)

    $363M in annual giving

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    What types of organizations do Nevada foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Nevada include Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Education, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
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