Foundations that fund environmental groups in Nevada
These 18 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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
- $50,000 to Nevada Outdoor School, Winnemucca: Outdoor Educational Program Support
- $15,000 to May Arboretum Society, Reno: Wilbur D May Arboretum Pollinator Garden
- $15,000 to Walker Basin Conservancy, Reno: Protecting Water for Future Generations
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...
The Nell J Redfield Foundation
- $25,000 to River Wranglers, Dayton: assist in funding the executive director's salary and related expenses
- $10,000 to Soulful Seeds, Reno: support general operations
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $20,000 to Green Our Planet, Las Vegas: Financial literacy and school garden program
- $10,000 to Springs Preserve Foundation, Las Vegas: Youth conservation council & general support
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/
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $7,500 to The Envirolution Inc, Reno: Environmental Sustainability and Conservation Leadership Club
- $5,500 to The Envirolution Inc, Reno: Power Pedal: Energizing Future Innovators
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 Schmidt Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Great Basin Resource Watch, Reno: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $30,000 to Nevada Conservation League Education Fund, Las Vegas: Environmental - general support 2024
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Range Conservation Foundation, Carson City: Book distribution
How to apply: Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants.
Deadlines: March 31
Restrictions: Generally idaho institutions related to education, health care, or social services.
Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Soulful Seeds, Reno: Capacity building at our place garden
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.
Elisha-Bolton Foundation
- $15,000 to Friends of Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas: Current operations
How to apply: Written request with a copy of the requesting organization's internal revenue service determination letter showing exempt status as 501(c)(3) entity
Restrictions: No grants to individuals
The New-Land Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Great Basin Resource Watch, Reno: Environment
How to apply: All grant applications must include: - completed application form - narrative proposal (5 pages or less) - list of board and executive staff members - budget of organization and project, including sources and amounts of support obtained - federal tax exemption ruling - annual...
Deadlines: To be considered at a board meeting, a completed proposal must be submitted by march/august 1st.
Restrictions: All grant application materials should be sent by email to the email address included on the application form. You will receive a confirmation that the application has been received. The new-land foundation receives many more applications...
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
- $13,550 to Walker Basin Conservancy, Reno: Stem-based program for underserved youth in rural 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.
Cashman Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Green Our Planet, Las Vegas: 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.
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Soulful Seeds, Reno: To assist in the growing of connection andresiliency through neighborhood gardens
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).
William H Moffat Jr Foundation
- $7,500 to Wild Nevada Waste Removal, Reno: 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.
Adair Family Foundation
- $6,965 to Springs Preserve Foundation, Las Vegas: General support of its mission
How to apply: All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via email.
Deadlines: All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via email.
Restrictions: All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via email.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $5,000 to Nevada Outdoor School, Winnemucca: Develop environmental stewards
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
The E L Cord Foundation
- $5,000 to The Greenhouse Project, Carson City: 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
Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation
- $3,000 to Tortoise Group, Las Vegas: Donation
How to apply: Applications should be in writing.
Restrictions: Grant awards to individuals challenged with seizure syndrome and other medical challenges for education and medical care.
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