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    Grants in Nevada

    2,213 foundations$1.6B total annual giving$12K median grant8 metro areas

    Nevada is home to 2,213 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $1.6B. The median grant from Nevada foundations is $12K.

    Nevada Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,213

    Foundations Funding Here

    3,638

    Total Annual Giving

    $1.6B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $26B

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    Largest Foundations in Nevada

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    HOROWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O FRANK RIMERMAN CO LLPLAS VEGAS$147.5M$39.4M$200KT20National
    THREE SQUARELAS VEGAS$73.3M$178.1M$178KK35Local
    GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATIONRENO$55.8M—$10KT21Regional
    University of Nevada Reno FoundationReno$52.5M$597.9M$7.3MB110Local
    LIGHTCONE FOUNDATIONSPARKS$46M$174.4M$10MU05Regional
    Renown HealthReno$43M$594.5M$12KE210Local
    BPS FOUNDATIONLAS VEGAS$39.8M—$1.1MN99Local
    The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno$31.1M$204.8M$167KT20National
    ENGELSTAD FAMILY FOUNDATIONLAS VEGAS$27.2M$666.1M$173KT22Regional
    LEONARD & BERYL BUCK FOUNDATION C/O WELLS FARGO BANKLAS VEGAS$27.1M$1.1B$101KT900Regional
    HOROWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O FRANK RIMERMAN CO LLP

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $147.5M

    Total Assets

    $39.4M

    Median Grant

    $200K

    T20National
    THREE SQUARE

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $73.3M

    Total Assets

    $178.1M

    Median Grant

    $178K

    K35Local
    GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATION

    RENO

    Annual Giving

    $55.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $10K

    T21Regional
    University of Nevada Reno Foundation

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $52.5M

    Total Assets

    $597.9M

    Median Grant

    $7.3M

    B110Local
    LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION

    SPARKS

    Annual Giving

    $46M

    Total Assets

    $174.4M

    Median Grant

    $10M

    U05Regional
    Renown Health

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $43M

    Total Assets

    $594.5M

    Median Grant

    $12K

    E210Local
    BPS FOUNDATION

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $39.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $1.1M

    N99Local
    The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc

    Reno

    Annual Giving

    $31.1M

    Total Assets

    $204.8M

    Median Grant

    $167K

    T20National
    ENGELSTAD FAMILY FOUNDATION

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $27.2M

    Total Assets

    $666.1M

    Median Grant

    $173K

    T22Regional
    LEONARD & BERYL BUCK FOUNDATION C/O WELLS FARGO BANK

    LAS VEGAS

    Annual Giving

    $27.1M

    Total Assets

    $1.1B

    Median Grant

    $101K

    T900Regional
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    What Gets Funded in Nevada

    Top Cause Areas

    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    710$426.3M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism710 · $426.3M
    Education
    644$415.3M
    Education644 · $415.3M
    Human Services
    367$107.2M
    Human Services367 · $107.2M
    Health Care
    303$318.6M
    Health Care303 · $318.6M
    Religion-Related
    258$119M
    Religion-Related258 · $119M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    244$79.7M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities244 · $79.7M
    Animal-Related
    125$44M
    Animal-Related125 · $44M
    Youth Development
    125$40.9M
    Youth Development125 · $40.9M
    Recreation & Sports
    99$24.2M
    Recreation & Sports99 · $24.2M
    International Affairs
    95$75.8M
    International Affairs95 · $75.8M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(720)College Access(223)Healthcare(185)Youth Development(141)Research(101)Food Access(91)Arts Culture(83)Housing(73)Emergency Assistance(67)Mental Health Services(58)Conservation(56)Capacity Building(56)Advocacy(38)Workforce Development(35)Environmental Education(32)Community Organizing(28)Early Childhood(26)Literacy(24)Cultural Preservation(22)Mentoring(20)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Nevada

    Top 8 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV2,049$985.7M$481K
    Reno, NV432$503.6M$1.2M
    Carson City, NV70$52.6M$751K
    Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA54$16.3M$302K
    Elko, NV13$3.1M$237K
    Pahrump, NV10$1.4M$139K
    Winnemucca, NV9$392K$44K
    Fallon, NV6$381K$63K
    Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
    Foundations

    2,049

    Total Giving

    $985.7M

    Avg Grant

    $481K

    Reno, NV
    Foundations

    432

    Total Giving

    $503.6M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Carson City, NV
    Foundations

    70

    Total Giving

    $52.6M

    Avg Grant

    $751K

    Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA
    Foundations

    54

    Total Giving

    $16.3M

    Avg Grant

    $302K

    Elko, NV
    Foundations

    13

    Total Giving

    $3.1M

    Avg Grant

    $237K

    Pahrump, NV
    Foundations

    10

    Total Giving

    $1.4M

    Avg Grant

    $139K

    Winnemucca, NV
    Foundations

    9

    Total Giving

    $392K

    Avg Grant

    $44K

    Fallon, NV
    Foundations

    6

    Total Giving

    $381K

    Avg Grant

    $63K

    Types of Foundations in Nevada

    Family Foundation
    44.7%
    1,19744.7%$547.6M
    Family Foundation1,197 (44.7%)

    $547.6M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    27.0%
    72327.0%$409.3M
    Independent Foundation723 (27.0%)

    $409.3M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    1565.8%$216.6M
    Operating Nonprofit156 (5.8%)

    $216.6M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    1284.8%$8.2M
    Private Operating Foundation128 (4.8%)

    $8.2M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    833.1%$20.5M
    Faith-Based Foundation83 (3.1%)

    $20.5M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    813.0%$8.5M
    Requires Review81 (3.0%)

    $8.5M in annual giving

    Other
    712.7%$2.1M
    Other71 (2.7%)

    $2.1M in annual giving

    Other
    8.8%
    2368.8%$352.4M
    Other236 (8.8%)

    $352.4M in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in Nevada

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    New Grantee Rate

    37%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    60%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Nevada foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 37% of Nevada foundations actively fund new organizations, and 60% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Nevada

    How many foundations give grants in Nevada?
    There are 2,213 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Nevada and an additional 1,425 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 HOROWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O FRANK RIMERMAN CO LLP, THREE SQUARE, GARDNER GROUT FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $276.6M.
    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.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Nevada?
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