Foundations that fund education in Nevada
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Nv Energy Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Global Water Center Early Career Women in Science Initiative
- $34,000 to Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc, North Las Vegas: Corporate Work Study Program
- $34,000 to Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc, North Las Vegas: Program Support - Food Bags
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...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation, Las Vegas: Small business development center and wells fargo scholarships
- $50,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Small business programming
- $20,000 to Nevada State University Foundation Inc, Henderson: Waste reduction campaign
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/
The E L Cord Foundation
- $830,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: General purpose
- $25,000 to Nevada News Bureau Inc, Las Vegas: General purpose
- $10,000 to Urban Roots, 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
Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation, Reno: Tmcc bachelor's of architecture classroom renovation
- $5,000 to Friends of Ace, Reno: General operating support
- $2,500 to Reno Rotary Foundation, 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 Nell J Redfield Foundation
- $35,000 to Urban Roots, Reno: to underwrite salary of full time Field Trip Coordinator for 2024
- $20,000 to Northern Nevada Literacy Council, Reno: Support the family Reading Program for 2025
- $17,290 to Encompass Academy, Reno: support Student Incentive Program to purchase Ipads and uniforms
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.
Helen Close Charitable Foundation C/O Barnard Vogler & Co
- $40,000 to University of Nevada-Reno Foundation, Reno: Scholarships
- $8,300 to Least Resistance Training Concepts Inc, Stagecoach: Equipment
- $7,500 to Great Basin College Foundation, Elko: Scholarships
How to apply: Summary of need and amount to be submitted prior to prescribed form being made available.
Restrictions: Grants made available primarily in nevada and adjacent california counties
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
- $10,000 to Achievement Beyond Obstacles, Reno: Scholarships
- $5,000 to Churchill Library Association, Fallon: General purpose
- $5,000 to Urban Roots, Reno: Education
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 Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: College of Business
- $100,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Tennis Center
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.
Aja Foundation
- $50,000 to Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas, Las Vegas: To fund general operating expenses for college access programming
- $25,000 to Leaders in Training, Las Vegas: To fund general operating expenses to support lit's mission of providing comprehensive...
How to apply: Application information required for submission can be found at: https://www.ajafoundation.org/how-to-apply/
Deadlines: Submission deadlines can be found on the website: https://www.ajafoundation.org/how-to-apply/
Restrictions: Information regarding restrictions on grants can be found at https://www.ajafoundation.org/how-to-apply/
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $23,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps dinner
- $12,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps scholarships
Charles Koch Foundation
- $300,000 to National Microschooling Center, Las Vegas: General operating support
A Gary Anderson Family Foundation
- $160,000 to Power2parent, Las Vegas: To empower every parent with the tools and support to confidently guide their child's...
How to apply: Obtain application from above address.
Restrictions: Generally, discretionary grants are made in the areas of education, human services, and arts.
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation
- $100,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: College of business building
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
Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation
- $54,700 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: Educational
How to apply: Requirements vary depending on type of grant requested
Restrictions: Grants are for educational, medical research, scientific, literary and/or cultural purposes
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $45,750 to Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education, Reno: Support to study job creation among entrepreneurs by examining the effects of various...
How to apply: Submit requests through the foundation's grant application and information portal at: https://kauffman.fluxx.io
Deadlines: Since aug 2024, proposals require deadlines, consistent info, and defined funding limits.
Restrictions: Grant amounts vary depending on the scope of the specific project and the size of the organization. Grant applicants are asked to review our strategic direction and funding guidelines. If there is a strong match, we request applicants to...
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $25,000 to Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, Sparks: 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
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- $20,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: To provide scholarships to the college of business
How to apply: Original plus five copies of grant application and supporting documents per website.
Deadlines: Thirty days before quarterly meeting in march, june, september & november.
Restrictions: Grants to public and private non profit organizations that benefit needy children and seniors in northern nevada (reno, sparks, & lake tahoe areas).
The Marshall R Matley Foundation
- $15,000 to Urban Roots, Reno: To support seed-to-table education 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...
Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to Capstone Christian Academy, Las Vegas: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Gates Family Foundation
- $6,755 to Urban Roots Garden Classrooms, Reno: Unrestricted
How to apply: Capital grant applicants should use the common grant application available on the foundation's website: www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org. Please reference our website for more information about our initiated grant making.
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines: march 15 and september 15.
Restrictions: The foundation supports capital projects, which are typically building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition, as well as other forms of initiated grant making for capital, program, operating and other...
Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation
- $6,615 to Sage Ridge School, Reno: General contribution
How to apply: Include proof of irs 501(c)(c) status
Restrictions: To 510(c)(3) organizations
Aj Koval Family Foundation
- $5,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation, Reno: General operations.
How to apply: Written letter of request with reasons for need and the proposed use of the funds, along with a business plan showing the specific need for the funds requested.
Deadlines: None.
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation
- $5,000 to Boosted Diplomas, Reno: Program support
How to apply: Letters submitted to the foundation and/or board members
Wayne L Prim Foundation
- $3,500 to Minden Rotary Club Foundation, Minden: Purchase food weekend backpacks for homeless or very needy children attending schools in...
How to apply: No specific form required.
Restrictions: Recipient organization must be an exempt organization under 26usc501(c)
Dirienzo Foundation Inc
- $2,600 to The Hayek Group, Reno: 501(c)(3) local donation
How to apply: Foundation-provided form asking for personal and financial info, summary of how applicant is improving self
Deadlines: Established each year by president only if necessary
Restrictions: Low-income/net worth individuals striving to improve lives from tragedy, misfortune, or to pursue education/training or self-employment
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