Foundations that fund arts and culture in Nevada
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Nevada in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
- $45,000 to Note-Able Music Therapy Services, Reno: Operational expenses
- $35,000 to Artown, Reno: Monday night musical series
- $25,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Deep time: sea dragons of nevada
How to apply: Solicitations for grants or funds must meet foundation criteria as to being of a charitable nature and for a specific project or purpose.
Deadlines: No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present.
Restrictions: Grants shall be exclusively for charitable purposes within, or directly related to, the state of nevada.
The E L Cord Foundation
- $200,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: General purpose
- $100,000 to Artown, Reno: General purpose
- $100,000 to Reno Philharmonic Association, Reno: General purpose
How to apply: Applications should be mailed to the home office. Applicants must include the project description, amount requested and proof of tax exempt status as described in the "e. L. Cord foundation brochure".
Deadlines: Any time throughout the year
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards
The Nell J Redfield Foundation
- $100,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2024/25
- $71,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: To underwrite the Curator of Learning position, Redfield Learning Cntr, and Scholastic...
- $45,000 to Holland Project, Reno: Underwrite salaries of executive staff and program staff
How to apply: Form letter entitled "The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Grants, Policies, Procedures:
Deadlines: Deadline is at least 10 days before a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the board.
Restrictions: Generally limited to qualified organizations that are located in Washoe County, NV.
Nv Energy Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Arts for All Nevada, Reno: Artist in Residency Program
- $10,000 to Nevada Public Radio, Las Vegas: Challenge Sponsor - Nevada Public Radio Pledge Drive
- $10,000 to Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Las Vegas: Science & Technology Festival & Home Science Kits
How to apply: No form required for charitable organizations.
Deadlines: None for charitable organizations.
Restrictions: The organization provides grants to qualified charitable organizations located within the service are of Nevada Power Company D/B/A NV Energy and Sierra Pacific Power Company D/B/A NV Energy. The organization will make contributions only...
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $20,000 to The Reno Dance Company Inc, Reno: Arts and culture
- $15,000 to Arts for All Nevada, Reno: Arts and culture
- $12,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Education
How to apply: Refer to instructions published on website
Deadlines: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
Restrictions: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation
- $170,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Hands on program
- $20,000 to Artown, Reno: Art programs
- $15,000 to Note-Able Music Therapy Services, Reno: Building project
How to apply: Solicitations for grants or funds must meet foundation criteria as to being of a charitable nature and for a specific project or purpose.
Deadlines: No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present.
Wayne L Prim Foundation
- $125,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Funds to help offer meaningful art and cultural experiences, and foster new knowledge in...
- $20,000 to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village: Educate future generations on the importance of including theater, music and art in their...
- $15,000 to Sierra Nevada Ballet, Reno: Fund to provide high quality dance performaces and dance arts education to northern...
How to apply: No specific form required.
Restrictions: Recipient organization must be an exempt organization under 26usc501(c)
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $30,000 to Discovery Childrens Museum, Las Vegas: Eco city bank exhibit
- $16,000 to Discovery Childrens Museum, Las Vegas: Stem programing, girl powered event & volunteer opportunities including a focus on...
- $10,000 to Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc, Reno: Pbs reno curiosity classroom financial literacy
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
William H Moffat Jr Foundation
- $10,000 to Artown, Reno: Programs
- $10,000 to Holland Project, Reno: Program services re art
- $7,500 to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village: Program services
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Grant requests must be submitted by april 30 to be considered in the june 30th grant cycle and by oc
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations of awards exist under current funding guidelines.
Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: General operating support
- $2,500 to Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, Reno: General operating support
- $2,500 to Reno Philharmonic Association, Reno: General operating support
How to apply: Solicitations for grants or funds must meet foundation criteria as to being of a charitable nature and for a specific project or purpose.
Deadlines: No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present.
The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Western Folklife Center, Elko: Bretzlaff Learning Center
- $50,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Exhibitions
- $15,000 to Artown, Reno: Program Support
How to apply: Applications should be in writing and include the type of organization, its purpose, and the nature and purpose of the grant request.
Cashman Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Donation for general operations
- $100,000 to Friends of the Nevada Mansion, Reno: Donation for general operations
- $2,500 to Western Folklife Center, Elko: Donation for general operations
How to apply: Written letter of request with reasons for need, and the proposed use of funds, along with a business plan showing the specific need for the funds requested.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None, but Nevada charities may be given priority. See Part XIV.
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation
- $100,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Capital/construction
- $25,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Operating school tours support (1 of 5)
- $5,000 to Reno Philharmonic Association, Reno: Rpak program to local title i schools
How to apply: No specific form is required for initial request. Applicants will be provided formal application if the foundation has an interest in the request.
Restrictions: Grants are generally limited to programs that can be shown to have some benefit to children, and to programs in the reno and las vegas, nevada, areas
Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation
- $50,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: General contribution
- $5,000 to Artown, Reno: General contribution
- $2,500 to Sierra Nevada Ballet, Reno: General contribution
How to apply: Include proof of irs 501(c)(c) status
Restrictions: To 510(c)(3) organizations
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
- $20,000 to Artown, Reno: General purpose
- $15,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: General purpose
- $5,000 to Music With Confidence, Sparks: Youth mentoringyouth mentoringyouth mentoring
How to apply: Applications should be in writing and contain a narrative of the project or program, a copy of the determination letter issued by the internal revenue service granting exempt status under irc code section 501(c)(3) and the most recent form 990 should be attached to the...
Deadlines: Applications for grants accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: No contributions to the american red cross.
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork
- $75,000 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Support for an art exhibition
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
The Marshall R Matley Foundation
- $10,000 to Nevada Museum of Art Inc, Reno: To support the Boys and Girls club after school program
- $7,500 to Arts for All Nevada, Reno: To support the artist in residency program
How to apply: Applications should contain information explaining how funds would be used, and if relevent, the benefits provided to the mentally handicapped by the organization.
Restrictions: The applicant must be a public charity or a governmental entity, and should have as its objective the medical care, support, assistance, guidance, and education of handicapped children and adults, with emphasis given to the needs of...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $6,000 to Arts for All Nevada, Reno: Artist in Residency Program
- $5,000 to Reno Philharmonic Association Inc, Reno: Reno Philharmonic Association Kids (RPAK)
How to apply: Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information.
Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th
Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to David J Drakulich Art Foundation for Freedom of Expression, Reno: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc, Henderson: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Pilara Family Foundation
- $411,038 to Nevada Museum of Art, Reno: Art
Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah
- $225,000 to A More Perfect Union, Henderson: General
How to apply: Organizations may submit an informal introductory email to info@lippmankanfer.org
Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation
- $225,000 to A More Perfect Union, Henderson: General
How to apply: Organizations may introduce themselves to the foundation via email at info@lippmankanfer.org
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
- $125,044 to Mob Museum, Las Vegas: Educational program for local high school students. To advance the public understanding...
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and include a detailed description of the charitable organization, charitable purposes, and a description of what the funds will be used for. Additional materials should be sent to help demonstrate the needs of the funds and intended...
Deadlines: None, rolling review of applications submitted.
Restrictions: There are no specific restrictions on the foundation. However, the stanley w. Ekstrom foundation was created to provide grants to worthwhile causes. Its goal is to promote community efforts in the health, justice, animal care and...
Lied Foundation Trust
- $50,000 to Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas: Future dance outreach program
How to apply: No prescribed form
The Bennett Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas: For community education and future dance scholarship pledge
How to apply: An organization seeking funding or a grant should submit a letter of inquiry that is one page. The letter should include a brief description of their organization, confirmation of their 501(c)(3) status, the amount being requested, description of the specific project, if any,...
Deadlines: The inquiry letters may be submitted at any time. The foundation plans to award grants generally twi
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