Foundations that fund human services in Nevada
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $100,000 to Help of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: Shannon West Homeless Youth Center
- $70,000 to Communities in Schools of Nevada, Las Vegas: Wraparound Support for Underserved K-12 Students
- $50,000 to Serving Our Kids Foundation, Henderson: Feeding Their Dreams
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
- $20,000 to Las Vegas Clark County Urban League Caa, Las Vegas: Las vegas-clark county urban league innovation center for entrepreneurship...
- $18,000 to Northern Nevada Dream Center, Carson City: Northern nevada dream center back to school bash
- $15,000 to 100 Black Men of Las Vegas Inc, Las Vegas: General operating 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/
The Nell J Redfield Foundation
- $55,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: Holiday funding , St. Vincents Dining Room, and Elevating Families program
- $35,000 to Northern Nevada Rave Family Foundation, Reno: Support the respite and volunteer program for 2024
- $20,000 to Justin Hope Foundation, Reno: support Hope and Resources Workforce collaborative
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.
The E L Cord Foundation
- $50,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: General purpose
- $25,000 to House Calls, Fernley: General purpose
- $20,000 to Safe Talk for Teens, 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
Dermody Properties Foundation
- $3,000 to Eddy House, Reno: Funds for emergency shelter and drop-in center project costs
- $2,420 to Justin Hope Foundation, Reno: Vocational training
- $2,000 to Nevada Kids Foundation Inc, Sparks: Hygiene/toiletry items for fostered or sheltered youth
How to apply: Applications must be in writing. Include the name and description of the application organization and a determination letter.
Deadlines: October 1
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
- $25,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: Elevating families program and food pantry
- $20,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: Emergency services and repair and maintenance expenses
- $20,000 to Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing, Elko: Cortex machine
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.
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $20,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: Community initiatives
- $20,000 to Eddy House, Reno: Community initiatives
- $15,000 to Tu Casa Latina, Reno: Community initiatives
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
The Allstate Foundation
- $10,000 to Safe Nest Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis Inc, Las Vegas: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Project 150, Las Vegas: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Project 150, Las Vegas: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Boyd Family Foundation C/O William S Boyd
- $110,000 to Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas: Nonrestricted
- $10,000 to Foster Kinship, Las Vegas: Nonrestricted
- $10,000 to Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Las Vegas: Nonrestricted
How to apply: The foundation's application for funds includes the name, tax exempt status, fein and contact information of applicant, as well as, amount requested and tax exempt purpose. It also requests how the funds will be used and sources of the majority of the applicant's income and...
Restrictions: The awards are limited to those purposes which are charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, fostering national or international amateur sports competitions (but only if no part of its activities...
Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- $55,000 to The Eddy House, Reno: $50k gala sponsorship; $5k to support leslie peek bike library
- $20,000 to Justin Hope Foundation, Reno: $10k to gap, $10k to training
- $2,500 to The Empowerment Center, 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.
Cashman Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Help of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: Donation for general operations
- $20,000 to Foster Kinship, Las Vegas: Donation for general operations
- $10,000 to Serving Our Kids Foundation, Henderson: 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
- $10,000 to Youth in Pursuit, Reno: General operating support
- $10,000 to Nevada Youth Empowerment Project, Reno: General operating support
- $10,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: General operating support
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
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
- $10,000 to Nevada Youth Empowerment Project, Reno: Youth mentoring
- $10,000 to Safe Talk for Teens, Reno: General purpose
- $10,000 to Eddy House, Reno: Youth homeless service
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.
Del E Webb Foundation
- $95,000 to Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing, Elko: Purchase truck & mobile photography machine
- $70,000 to Foster Kinship, Las Vegas: Support enhanced childcare services-foster youth
How to apply: Apply online at: https://dewf.org/howtoapply0.html
Deadlines: There is no deadline for the initial letter of intent. See our website for more details. Dewf.org
Restrictions: 1. Your organization must be exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. 2. Your mission must fit ours: the del e. Webb foundation invests in productivity that results in long-term benefits. We focus...
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: Unrestricted gift
- $10,000 to Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation, Las Vegas: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Application must include an irs 501c3 determination letter or comply with expenditure responsibility requirement
Deadlines: No deadlines
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation
- $25,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: Family programs
- $24,000 to Eddy House, Reno: Homeless youth
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.
Charles H Stout Foundation
- $25,000 to The Cupcake Girls, Las Vegas: Prevention & direct care for victims
- $10,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: Supportive services
How to apply: All applications should be submitted through the organization's website.
Deadlines: June 15th prior to the fiscal year for which the grant is requested.
Restrictions: Refer to online grant application.
Majestic Realty Foundation
- $25,000 to Ymca of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: General operating support
- $1,052 to Ymca of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: Annual Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
How to apply: Applications should be made in writing. See foundation website www.majesticfoundation.org for specific instructions.
Restrictions: Awards only to other 501(c)(3) public charities with focus and geographic reach that match those of majestic realty foundation. The foundation's focus includes youth, education, family, health and violence prevention. The foundation's...
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $10,000 to Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, Las Vegas: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation of Nevada
- $12,500 to Nevada Youth Empowerment Project, Reno: General purpose
- $7,500 to The Eddy House, Reno: General purpose
How to apply: Letters of inquiry should be no more than three pages and should include the following:a brief statement of the issues to be addressed, the history and goals of your organization, and your organization's involvement with these issues, a brief summary of the activities for which...
Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation
- $10,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: Program support
- $10,000 to Eddy House, Reno: Program support
How to apply: Letters submitted to the foundation and/or board members
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Domestic Violence Resource Center, Reno: To provide free services for people experiencing family violence in order to rebuild safe...
- $5,000 to Eddy House, Reno: To assist in providing a daytime drop-in center and overnight shelter for homeless,...
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 Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $1,500 to Living Grace Homes Inc, Henderson: Human services
- $1,400 to Foster Kinship, Las Vegas: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Aja Foundation
- $181,000 to Engera, Las Vegas: For healthcare in ethiopia: clinics, maternal care, disease treatment, and training
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/
Jack and Catherine Flanary Foundation
- $30,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno: Providing food, clothing, shelter, and other unmet human needs to Nevada locals.
How to apply: No specific form is required for the initial request, which should provide a brief description of the proposed program and funding request. Applicants will be contacted for additional information if the Foundation has an interest in the request.
Restrictions: Grants are generally limited to programs that support nature, the environment and health and medical research and support and/or programs for the benefit of Reno, Nevada and surrounding communities and environments.
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