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Nevada foundations

There are 2,603 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Nevada. Combined, these Nevadan foundations employ 612 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Types of foundations in Nevada

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,192
 
$1,391,665,719
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
134
 
$182,454,847
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
46
 
$4,346,833
Community foundations
 
23
 
$145,633,251
Corporate foundations
 
16
 
$70,653,890
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
13
 
$268,652
Foundation professional societies
 
6
 
$84,033
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
5
 
$5,880
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Nevada cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Las Vegas
 
2,007
 
$717,033,311
Reno
 
407
 
$921,205,502
Carson City
 
82
 
$14,283,579
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Job trends for Nevada foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,671
1-10
 
125
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Nevada

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,593
$250k to $1M
 
196
$1M to $5M
 
95
$5M to $25M
 
36
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of foundations in Nevada

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1-20 of 2,603

EL Wiegand Foundation

The EL Wiegand Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. Its trustees are Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq, Marisa Avansino, and Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$129.9m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2839372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Boyd Family Foundation

The Boyd Foundation is a private foundation located in Las Vegas, NV that was created by William S Boyd. It made 25 grants last year to various organizations, including the UNLV Foundation.
Revenue
$29.4m
Assets
$72.8m
Employees
0
EIN
88-0220082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gabelli Foundation

The Gabelli Foundation, a corporate foundation in Reno, NV, funds scholarships and campus improvements, granting 59 awards last year to various organizations.
Revenue
$57.9m
Assets
$224.2m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2975159
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation

The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. Its purpose is to provide education to professional psychotherapists who are working on and promoting cutting-edge behavioral health treatment through web.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
2
EIN
88-0321190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renown Health Foundation

The Renown Health Foundation raises funds to support Renown Health and affiliated organizations, all while facilitating the improvement of health and well-being in the communities served. Brian Erling directs operations.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$51.1m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2972749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William N Pennington Foundation

The William N Pennington Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. The trustees are Richard P. Banis and Fred Scarpello. The foundation made $38,083,114 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$1
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-3096845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cyrus Tang Foundation

The Cyrus Tang Foundation is a private foundation located in Las Vegas, NV, which donations funds for the construction of schools or for other benefits. Grantees include various universities, such as Attacnea Schequie China.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$842.4m
Employees
6
EIN
88-0361180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorothy Lemelson Foundation

The Dorothy Lemelson Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. It made 59 grants last year and its grantees include New Avenues For Youth. It is supported by Dorothy Lemelson.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
3
EIN
45-5079187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Andre Agassi Foundation for Education

The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education is more than a school or a set of beliefs. It is a movement committed to transforming education so that all children have a shot at success.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$114.5m
Employees
4
EIN
34-1759295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William N Pennington Foundation

The William N Pennington Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. The purpose of the foundation is to provide tax exempt income. Last year, the foundation made one grant.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$490.0m
Employees
9
EIN
37-1904998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Skip Viragh Foundation

The Skip Viragh Foundation is a private foundation that made 53 grants last year. Its grantees include the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Its trustees are Mark S. Viragh, Roger E. Young, and Katherine A. Viragh. It is located in Reno, NV.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$218.1m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8044292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFWN)

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is established to strengthen communities in our region through leadership and philanthropy by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Revenue
$36.5m
Assets
$155.1m
Employees
20
EIN
88-0370179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation

The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe region now and into the future. To build prosperity through community leadership, non-profit partnership and donor philanthropy.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$127.8m
Employees
6
EIN
88-0362053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Engelstad Family Foundation

Engelstad Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, NV whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is Engelstad Ralph.
Revenue
$32.3m
Assets
$757.3m
Employees
9
EIN
80-6008137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada.
Revenue
$356.2m
Assets
$873.6m
Employees
6
EIN
47-4279721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jean Perkins Foundation

The Jean Perkins Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA and made 26 grants last year. Grantees include Ucla Foundation. Trustees are James Carroll Iii, J Joe Connolly, R Joseph Hull. Nonprofit type is private foundation.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$72.0m
Employees
3
EIN
33-0436485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

Private foundation in Reno, NV funding events, concerts, workshops, and grants for women's volleyball and organizations like Northern Nevada HOPES.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$69.1m
Employees
2
EIN
27-1017158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nevada Community Foundation (NCF)

Nevada Community Foundation works toward impact through collaboration and systems reform, while supporting nonprofits through the generosity of their donors.
Revenue
$69.6m
Assets
$305.9m
Employees
8
EIN
88-0241420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davidson Institute for Talent Development

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development provides grants to support talent development in Nevada. The foundation has total assets of $2,356,280 and makes annual grants of $419,864.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
47
EIN
88-0427864
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vegas Golden Knights Foundation

The Golden Knights Foundation supports Las Vegas non-profits, military and first responders, and fosters community growth through direct grants and partnerships.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-5478336
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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