Foundations that fund youth programs in Nevada
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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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Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: $20k towards general operating support and $5k to support fernly boys and girls club
- $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: General operating support
- $3,500 to Mcqueen Knightriders, 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.
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
- $40,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: Life and workforce readiness program
- $25,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: Building big futures capital campaign
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: Program expenses
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.
Robert R Banks Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: Youth services
- $20,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: Youth services
- $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: 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
Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser Foundation
- $50,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Henderson: To support a new building to help expand service area
- $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: To support one-to-one community-based mentoring program
- $5,000 to Girls on the Run Sierras, Reno: Sponsor 30 girls for 10-wk after school program
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
The E L Cord Foundation
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: General purpose
- $20,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: General purpose
- $5,000 to Girls on the Run - Sierras, 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
Estelle J Kelsey Foundation
- $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: Youth needs
- $14,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: Health education
- $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: Takes one campaign
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
- $50,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: support 760 students in Classrooms unleased and Family Stems Nights programs
- $48,764 to Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno: Family Plus Counseling program, holiday funding and maintenance of buses
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
- $53,250 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Summer camp for intercity youth
- $25,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Capital improvements
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
The Bretzlaff Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club Truckee Meadows, Reno: College and Careers Readiness Program
- $10,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Camp Maintenance and Fund Campaign
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.
Majestic Realty Foundation
- $25,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Las Vegas: General operating support
- $10,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Henderson: Operations for the Reno Metro Market Are
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 Bennett Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Las Vegas: 2024 Storybook Gala Sponsorship
- $2,500 to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: 2024 dessert before dinner (bronze)
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
Nv Energy Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: Dollars for Doers
- $10,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Classrooms Unleashed
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...
Marybeth M Lamb Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club Mason Valley, Yerington: General support
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club Truckee Meadows, Reno: General support
How to apply: Applications should 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), the most recent form 990, and a copy of the most recent financial statement...
Deadlines: Applications for grants are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: Unless initiated by the officers, nevada is the only geographic area served.
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
- $10,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Education
- $5,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: 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.
Dermody Properties Foundation
- $1,800 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: Holiday party supplies
- $1,500 to Girls on the Run-Sierras, Reno: Scholarship registration for after school programing
How to apply: Applications must be in writing. Include the name and description of the application organization and a determination letter.
Deadlines: October 1
The Marshall R Matley Foundation
- $40,108 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: To fund steam camp experience for 60 youth with disabilities
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...
Krakauer John Charitable Tr
- $27,357 to Spread the Word Nevada, Henderson: General operating
How to apply: Apply online www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/krakauer-charitable-trust
Deadlines: February 28
Restrictions: Programs that are innovative in finding ways to support the unique charitable focus on organizations in southern nevada and san diego
The Boyd Family Foundation C/O William S Boyd
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern 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...
Clark Associates Charitable Foundation C/O Fred Clark
- $20,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley, Yerington: Help young people reach their full potential
How to apply: File grant application; includes name of organization, address, phone, contact person, mission of organization, history of organization, board of directors, key staff/personnel, financial statements, purpose of request, total amount of request, 501(c)3 documentation
Deadlines: November 1
Heffernan Group Foundation
- $20,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Reno: 2024 grant
How to apply: Electronically, contact ceo/director
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: $500 - $30,000
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $20,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, Henderson: 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
Kelly Foundation
- $15,000 to Sierra Nevada Journeys, Reno: Classrooms unleashed-watershed education initiative & family stem nights
How to apply: Applications are processed through online submittals only at kellyfoundationsacramento.org. The applicants must review the guidelines available on the website prior to submitting a completed application.
Deadlines: The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15.
Restrictions: Kelly foundation will consider grant requests in health and human services, education; and culture and civic improvment. The foundation will not consider grants to religious organization for explicit religious activities, as distinguished...
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Application must include an irs 501c3 determination letter or comply with expenditure responsibility requirement
Deadlines: No deadlines
Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation
- $7,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: Community based mentoring program
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).
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $6,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Reno: Community Based Mentoring
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.
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