Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Nevada
These 22 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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The E L Cord Foundation
- $20,000 to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, Reno: General purpose
- $20,000 to The Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, Carson City: General purpose
- $10,000 to Reno Bike Project, 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
- $25,000 to Reno Bike Project, Reno: Future cycle program
- $25,000 to Sky Tavern, Reno: General operating support
- $22,500 to Biggest Little Trails Stewardship Inc, 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
- $25,000 to Sky Tavern, Reno: Scholarships to low-income youth and youth with disabilities
- $15,000 to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, Reno: to support students stewards program
- $10,000 to Special Olympics of Nevada, Reno: Support Mindset Matters School Initiative
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
- $50,000 to The Igloo, Elko: The Igloo Rink & Rec Center Project
- $15,000 to Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Stateline: Christopher's Loop Improvement Project
- $5,000 to Nevada Basketball Academy Inc, Reno: Scholarship Program
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
- $15,000 to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, Reno: Education
- $10,000 to Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Stateline: Youth programs
- $6,000 to Mefiyi Foundation, Gardnerville: 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
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation
- $100,000 to Sky Tavern, Reno: Redrive of sky ridge chair lift and america lift
- $10,000 to Special Olympics Nevada Inc, Las Vegas: 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
Union Pacific Foundation
- $13,500 to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, Reno: Develop environmental stewards
- $5,000 to Branded Fitness, Las Vegas: Veteran services
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...
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
- $10,000 to Sierra Kids Foundation, Reno: Autism aba thrapy program scholarships
- $5,000 to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, Reno: Healthy parks, healthy people.
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.
William H Moffat Jr Foundation
- $10,000 to Reno Tahoe Junior Cycling, Reno: Coaching staff
- $5,000 to Reno Bike Project, 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.
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation
- $5,000 to Sierra Kids Foundation, Reno: Children in need
- $3,290 to Reno Bike Project, Reno: Provide transportation to at-risk 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.
A Gary Anderson Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Horses 4 Heroes Inc, North Las Vegas: Provide support for wellness and resilience programs for veterans and active military
How to apply: Obtain application from above address.
Restrictions: Generally, discretionary grants are made in the areas of education, human services, and arts.
Robert R Banks Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Mefiyi Foundation, Gardnerville: Youth services
How to apply: Current irs form 990, most recent financial statements (audited is preferred but not required), irs determination letter, program narrative and grant application
Deadlines: Applications for grants accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: Applications must be from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations benefiting children
The Marshall R Matley Foundation
- $15,000 to Sierra Kids Foundation, Reno: To support access to care for children with a disability outside of School
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...
Wayne L Prim Foundation
- $10,000 to Special Olympics Nevada, Las Vegas: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults...
How to apply: No specific form required.
Restrictions: Recipient organization must be an exempt organization under 26usc501(c)
Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation
- $8,000 to Mefiyi Foundation, Gardenville: General
How to apply: Requirements vary depending on type of grant requested
Restrictions: Grants are for educational, medical research, scientific, literary and/or cultural purposes
Earl and Elizabeth Ash Foundation of Nevada
- $5,000 to Sierra Kids Foundation, 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...
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Sky Tavern, Reno: To provide scholarships to reduce the barrier to entry to skiing for youth
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 Boyd Family Foundation C/O William S Boyd
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Nevada, 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...
Gates Family Foundation
- $4,000 to Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Stateline: 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...
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
- $2,500 to Reno Bike Project, Reno: General purpose
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.
Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation
- $2,000 to Sky Tavern, Reno: General contribution
How to apply: Include proof of irs 501(c)(c) status
Restrictions: To 510(c)(3) organizations
Dermody Properties Foundation
- $1,500 to Sierra Kids Foundation Inc, Reno: Young children with autism spectrum disorder (asd) therapy services access
How to apply: Applications must be in writing. Include the name and description of the application organization and a determination letter.
Deadlines: October 1
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