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Private Foundation Directory1
PRIVATEFOUNDATIOND I R E C T O R Y
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Toll Free for Nevadans:1-866-SEN-REID (736-7343)
HARRY REIDUnited States Senator for Nevada
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Dear Fellow Nevadan,
Allacrossourstate,businesses,nonprofits,andlocalgovern-
mentsareworkingtoimproveourcommunities.Federalandprivategrantssupporttheseorganizationsbyprovidingfundingforvariousprojectsandprograms.Grantmakingfoundationsareestablishedtoprovidefinancialsupporttoprojectswhosegoalsalignwiththeirown.Thesefoundationsofferalternativeorsupplementalfundingtofederalgrants,andthefinancialsupporttheyprovidemayalsobeusedforfederalgrantsthathavematch-
ingrequirements.
ThisdirectoryisacompilationofprivatefoundationslocatedinNevadaaswellasnationalfoundationsthatservetheSilverState.Thisdirectoryincludescontactinformationandadescrip-
tionofthefoundations’focalpointsandapplicationguidelines.Thesefoundationsprovidegrantsforprojectsrelatedtohumanservices,education,healthcare,animalwelfare,neighborhooddevelopmentandmanyothercauses.Thedirectoryisorganizedalphabetically,however,alistoforganizationsbytopichasbeenprovidedintheindex.
Asyouexaminethisdirectorytoidentifyfoundationsthatmayhelpyourorganization,youwillnotethatthefoundationsusevaryingapplicationprocessesandsomehaverestrictionsonthetypesofprogramstheywillfund.Pleaseresearchthesefounda-
tionsthoroughlytoensurethattheyfityourorganization’sspecificneeds.
Ihopeyoufindthisinformationhelpful.Ifyouarealsointer-estedinfederalfundingopportunities,pleasevisitmywebsiteat www.reid.senate.gov/services/grants.cfm.Onbehalfofthelivesyoutouch,thankyouforalltheworkyoudotohelpmakeNevadaabetterplacetolive.
Sincerely,
Harry Reid
U.S.SenatorforNevada
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CONTENTSAccess Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DaynaLynnAhernFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TheAllstateFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
American Honda Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Andress Family Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TheNazirandMaryAnsariFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RobertR.BanksFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BenandJerry’sFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TheG.A.BinneyConservationFoundationTrust. . . . . . . . . 9
Albert&ElaineBorchard Foundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TheBoydFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BNYMellonFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TheBretzlaffFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TheBrewerFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CaesarsFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CarverFamilyFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TheMelvinD.Close CharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HelenCloseCharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CommunityFoundation ofWesternNevada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TheMichaelConnell CharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TheCordFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HowardCrossFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Amanda&Stacy DarlingMemorialFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TheSandraA.DaughertyFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
JoanandLaurenceDavis Family Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dermody Properties Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AnthonyWDeSio& DeloresJDeSioFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DiRienzoFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TheDraneyFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TheDraper RichardsKaplanFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EkstromFamilyFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TheEllisonMedicalFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TheFentonFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frank and Victoria Fertitta
Foundation,Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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JohnShawFieldFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
First Hand Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
First Nations Development Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
First Responder Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TheFoundationforSocialEquity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GeneNtechAccessToCareFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Georgia-PacificFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TheElias&JodyGhanem CharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
GlickmanFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TheHarryFrankGuggenheimFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WilliamH.andMattieW.HarrisFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TheThelmaB.&ThomasP.HartFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . 24
RobertZ.HawkinsFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
R.StephenandDorothy MHeinrichsFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HirshbergFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TheHumanaFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
OttoA.HuthScholarshipFund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IBMInternationalFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TheMaxJamesFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Johnson&JohnsonPatient AssistanceFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RoxieandAzadJosephFoundation....................28
TheJurassicFoundationInc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
JustSoFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TheEleanorKagiFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
KampeFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
KareFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
KennedyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
KochFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TheKrogerCo.ContributionsProgram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
MarybethM.LambFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TheLandmarkFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LathamFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lee Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RobertM.LeeFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MinnieB.LeonetteFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LiedFoundationTrust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LillyCaresFoundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
JessicaElizabethLuttrellScholarshipFoundation........35
RobertM.MacNamaraFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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MajesticRealtyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TheMarnellFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TheMarvinFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CharlesN.MathewsonFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LeonardH.McIntoshFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TheE.W.McKenzieFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TheMENTORNetwork CharitableFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MetLIfeFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MintzFamilyFoundationfor CreativeJewishEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MiracleFlightsforKids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MGMMirageVoiceFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MountWheelerC.A.R.E.Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MutualofAmericaFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
National Endowment
forFinancialEducation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TheNevadaBighornsFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
NevadaCommunityFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
NVEnergyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
NevadaHumanities,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Nevada Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NevadaWomen’sFund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TheNorthStarFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
OneSightResearchFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TheArthurand MaeOrvisFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ParasolTahoeCommunity Foundation,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ParkinsonFamilyCharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
WilliamN.PenningtonFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ThePepsiCoFoundationInc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ThomasA.PleinFoundation,Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ThePoetryFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
WayneL.PrimFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
PuntaMitaFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
NeLlJ.RedfieldFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warren&EthylnReed-Carson
ValleyLionsScholarshipFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reno Rodeo Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ResearchCorporationforScientificAdvancement. . . . . . . 51
RussellSageFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SandsFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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SchulmanFamilyFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ShelterInsuranceFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TheShirleyFamilyCharitableFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SiemensFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TheSkaddenFellowshipFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Skidmore,Owings&MerrillFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
FrancesC.&WilliamP. SmallwoodFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
JohnBenSnowMemorialTrust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
S.R.C.EducationAlliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SpecialAssistanceFundforEnergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
StateFarmCompaniesFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
StillwaterFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CharlesH.StoutFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TortieFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ToshibaAmerica Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TheTrainorFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
UBSFoundationU.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
UnitedStudentAidFunds,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
VerizonFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
WellPointFoundation,Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
TerryLeeWellsFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
WesternStatesArtsFederation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
E.L.WiegandFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TheWilliamsFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
StephenA.Wynnand ElaineP.WynnFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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ACCESS FUNDThefundisdedicatedtokeepingclimbingareasopen,andtoconservingclimbingenvironments.
Application Information
Initial approach: Telephone or e-mail to determine eligibilityDeadlines:Mar.1,June15,andSept.15Final notification: 4 weeks
Additional information:Grantrequestsforover$5,000mustsubmitthefollowingsupplementalmaterialswiththeapplication:financialstatements,by-laws,articlesofincorporation,listofcurrentboardmembers,mostrecent990,andtheirIRS501(c)(3)determinationletter.
Contact Information
207CanyonBoulevard,Suite201SBoulder,CO80302Tel:(303)545-6772E-mail:[email protected]:www.accessfund.org
DAYNA LYNN AHERN FOUNDATIONThefoundationgrantsawardstoindividualschallengedwithseizuresyndromesandothermedicalchallengesforeducationandmedicalcare.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Application deadline: None
Contact Information
DonAhern4241SouthArvilleStreetLasVegas,NV89103Tel:(702)523-9585
THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsthatworkwitheducation,youth anti-violence, employment, disaster relief, automotivesafety,domesticviolence,financialandeconomicliteracy,diversity,neighborhooddevelopment,andeconomicdevelopment.Thefoundationisprimarilyfocusedonrenewingsupportforexistingpartnersandisonlyacceptingapplicationsfornewrelationshipsintheareasofteendrivingandeconomicempowermentforvictimsofdomesticviolence.
Application Information
Application form required.Applicants should submit thefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject
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• Qualificationsofkeypersonnel• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Geographicareatobeserved• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Explanationofwhygrantmakerisconsidered
anappropriatedonorforproject• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Contactperson• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:Completeonlineeligibilityquizandapplication.
Contact: Jan Epstein
2775SandersRoad,SuiteF4Northbrook,IL60062Fax:(847)326-7517E-mail:[email protected]:www.allstatefoundation.org
AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtopromoteyouthandscienceeducation.
Application Information
Supportislimitedto1contributionperorganizationduringanygivenyear.Asitevisitmayberequested.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport
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• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationformBoard meeting dates:Jan.,Apr.,July,andOct.Deadlines:Feb.1,May1,Aug.1,andNov.1Final notification:3months
Contact: Nichole Whitley
1919TorranceBoulevardMailStop100-IW-5ATorrance,CA90501Tel:(310)781-4091Email:[email protected]:www.corporate.honda.com/america
ANDRESS FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestoorganizationsinLasVegasforeducation,residentialandcustodialcare,andYMCAs.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Don Andress
2300WestSaharaAvenue,Suite670LasVegas,NV89102Tel:(702)248-6004
THE NAZIR AND MARY ANSARI FOUNDATIONThefoundationfocusesonhighereducationandhumanservices.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Mary B. Ansari
25CassasCourtReno, NV 89511
Tel:(775)853-1365
ROBERT R. BANKS FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestochildren’sservicesincludingfamily,medical,andlegalservices.ThefoundationhasaninterestinBigBrothers/BigSisters,BoysandGirlsclubs,BoyScouts,andreproductivehealthandfamilyplanning.
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Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountsoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 6Board meeting date: 3rdWed.ofeachcalendarquarterDeadline: April 1
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox33361Reno, NV 89533
ApplicationAddress:c/oJeffEckroth,Treasurer340CliffViewCourtReno, NV 89523
Tel:(775)827-3600
BEN AND JERRY’S FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsconstituent-ledprogramsdesignedtoadvancesocialjustice,environmentalprotection,andsustainablefoodsystems.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardprogramsdesignedtofacilitateprogressivesocialchangeandenvironmentalworkusingorganizingasastrategytocreatethatchange.Thefoundationdoesnotfundsocialserviceorganizations.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• Population served
• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:CompleteonlineletterofinterestBoard meeting dates:MonthlyDeadline: None
Final notification:30daysforlettersofinterest
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Contact: Lisa Pendolino
30CommunityDriveSouthBurlington,VT05403Tel:(802)846-1500Email:[email protected]:www.benandjerrysfoundation.org
THE G.A. BINNEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION TRUSTThefoundationsupportseducation,environment,recreation,andartsefforts.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: George A. Binney, Treasurer
PostOfficeBox7CrystalBay,NV89402Tel:(775)831-6060
ALBERT & ELAINE BORCHARD FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationprimarilygivesforeducationandhumanservices.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetterInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 6Deadline: None
Contact Information
22055ClarendonStreet,Suite210WoodlandHills,CA91367
THE BOYD FOUNDATIONThe foundation is interested insupportinghighereducation,hospitals,humanservices,legalservices,elementaryandsecondaryeducation,andcancer.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:LetterortelephonerequestingapplicationformDeadline: None
Contact: William S. Boyd
2950SouthIndustrialRoadLasVegas,NV89109Tel:(702)233-0186
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BNY MELLON FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtoaddressworkforcedevelopmentandbasicneedsprovision.
Application Information
Lettersofinquiryshouldbenolongerthan2to3pages.Afullapplicationmayberequestedatalaterdate.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Name,addressandphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Geographicareatobeserved• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• StatementofproblemprojectwilladdressInitial approach:EmailletterofinquiryDeadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox185Pittsburgh,PA15230Tel:(412)234-8679Email:[email protected]:www.bnymellon.com/about/
communityinvolvement/index.html
THE BRETZLAFF FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationisinterestedinsupportinghighereducation,youth,thearts,healthcare,andtheenvironment.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Board meeting dates:Apr.,July,andOct.
Contact: Michael J. Melarkey
4795CaughlinParkway,Suite100Reno, NV 89519
Tel:(775)333-0300
THE BREWER FOUNDATIONThefoundationisinterestedinsupportinghealthorganizations,humanservices,andchildren’scharities.
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Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitadetaileddescriptionofprojectandamountoffundingrequested.
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline:July31
Contact: Patty Brewer, C.E.O.
6005LakeGenevaDriveReno, NV 89511
CAESARS FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtohelpolderindividualslivelonger,healthier,andmorefulfillinglives;promoteasafeandcleanenvironment;andimprovethequalityoflifeincommunitieswhereCaesarsoperates.
Application Information
Applicantsshoudsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport• PlansforacknowledgementInitial approach:ProposaltonearestcompanyfacilityCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadline: None
Contact: Lisa Mariani, Administrator
1CaesarsPalaceDriveLasVegas,NV89109Tel:(702)407-6520Email:[email protected]:www.caesarsfoundation.com
CARVER FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationisinterestedinChristianagenciesandchurches,elementaryschools,andmuseums.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
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Contact: David Carver, Director
3320NorthBuffaloDrive,Suite205BLasVegas,NV89129Tel:(702)639-0800
THE MELVIN D. CLOSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationfocusesonhighereducationaswellasChristianagenciesandchurches.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Melvin D. Close, Jr., President
3773HowardHughesParkway,3rd Floor
LasVegas,NV89169
HELEN CLOSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesprimarilyforscholarships,aranchexperienceforinner-citychildren,police/publicsafety,andanimalinterests.
Application Information
Applicationformrequird.Applicantsmustsubmitadetaileddescriptionofprojectandamountoffundingrequested.
Initial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 4Deadline: None
Contact Information
c/oBarnard,Vogler&Co.100WestLibertyStreet,Suite1100Reno, NV 89501
Tel:(775)786-6141
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEVADAThefoundationseekstocreateapermanentcommunityresourceofcharitablefundstobeadministeredinaspiritofpublicresponsibility.Thefoundationhasidentifiedthefollowingprograms:
PartnershipGivingProgramGrants–ThePartnershipGivingGrantProgramisthefoundation’sannualcompetitivegrantprogram.AllnonprofitorganizationsinNorthernNevadathathavetheir501(c)(3)statusforatleast5yearsareencouragedtoapply.
Scholarships–Thefoundationoffersawidevarietyofscholarshipsfrompre-schoolerstoseniorsinhighschoolpreparingtograduateandattendcollege,studentswhohavealreadygraduatedfromhighschoolorstudentswhoarealreadyenrolledincollege.Learnmorebyvisitingthefoundation’swebsite.
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Application Information
Visitfoundationwebsiteforapplicationinformation.Initial approach:SubmitletterofintentBoard meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadline:Mar.1forPartnershipGivingGrantProgramletterofintent
Contact: Tracy Turner
1885SouthArlingtonAvenue,Suite103Reno, NV 89509
Tel:(775)333-5499Email:[email protected]:www.cfwnv.org
THE MICHAEL CONNELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoCatholicagenciesandchurches,aswellastoeffortssupportingeducation.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadline: None
Contact: Michael Connell, President
5242SwensonStreetLasVegas,NV89119Tel:(702)795-0555
THE CORD FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforsecondaryandhighereducation,includingcollegesanduniversities,socialservicesandyouthorganizations,andforculturalorganizations.
Application InformationAllgrantsarerestrictedtoandaretobeusedonlyforthepurposessetforthintherespectivegrantproposals.Administrativefees,grantwriterfees,andotherindirectcostsshallnotbeincludedingrantproposals.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport
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Initial approach:WriteforbrochureCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Monthly(ifschedulespermit)Final notification:1weekafterboardmeeting
Contact: Joseph S. Bradley, Treasurer
418FlintStreetReno, NV 89501
HOWARD CROSS FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationgivesforhealthorganization,humanservices,andhighereducation.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
288EmigrantTrail,Suite3SpringCreek,NV89815
AMANDA & STACY DARLING MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesinLasVegasforeducationandhumanservices.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact: Frederick R. Darling, President
142 East Robindale Road
LasVegas,NV89123Tel:(702)498-6336
THE SANDRA A. DAUGHERTY FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsthedevelopmentofclinicalresearchandeducationalprogramsintheareaofcardiovascularepidemiologyand/orprevention,andpromotesexcellenceintheteachingofscienceandmedicine.
Application Information
Seefoundationwebsiteforcompleteapplicationpoliciesandguidelines.
Initial approach:1pageletterofinquiryDeadlines:LetterofinquiryDec.15;FullapplicationsApr.1Final notification:PotentialapplicantsDec.31; awardsannouncedinJuly
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Contact: Kathleen A. Conaboy
100WestLibertyStreet,10th Floor
Reno, NV 89501
Tel:(775)348-9326Email:[email protected]:www.daughertyfoundation.org
JOAN AND LAURENCE DAVIS FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoeducationalinstitutions.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:ContactdirectorsforapplicationformDeadline: None
Contact: Laurence Davis, President
2229SierraHeightsDriveLasVegas,NV89134Tel:(702)804-1120
DERMODY PROPERTIES FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwithartsandculture,education,andfamilyservices.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardchildrenandseniorcitizens.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach:ContactfoundationforapplicationformCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadlines:Mid-Aug.Final notification:Followingreview
Contact: Carol Martin
5500EquityAvenueReno, NV 89502
Tel:(775)741-8411Email:[email protected]:www.dermody-properties.com/dp_foundation
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ANTHONY W DESIO & DELORES J DESIO FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestoChristianorganizations.ThefoundationalsoawardsscholarshipstochildrenofemployeesofMailBoxesEtc.whopursuepost-secondarydegrees.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting date:Jun.1Deadline:May15,forscholarshipsonlyFinal notification:June
Contact: Darcy L. Lessard, Executive Director
5880ChamberyCircleReno, NV 89511
DIRIENZO FOUNDATION, INC.ThefoundationgivesgrantstolowincomeindividualspursuingcareerorientededucationortrainingaswellasgrantsupportfortheUnitedMethodistChurch,Nevada.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadlines: Varies
Contact: Margaret A. DiRienzo
4735SaddlehornDriveReno, NV 89511
Tel:(775)853-8962
THE DRANEY FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilysupportseffortsinBoulderCity,Nevadaforcommunityandeconomicdevelopment.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedDeadline: None
Contact: Robert Draney, Treasurer
410NevadaWay,Suite200BoulderCity,NV89005
THE DRAPER RICHARDS KAPLAN FOUNDATIONThefoundationawardsgrantstoentrepreneurialleadersatnew
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nonprofitsthatseektosolveexistingsocialproblemsininnovativewaysonalargescale.Grantsincludeseedfundingof$100,000annuallyforthreeyears,advisorysupportintheformofaboardseat,andaccesstoanetworkofsocialentrepreneursintheDraperRichardsKaplanFoundationportfolio.Thefoundationonlyawardssixfellowshipsperyear(lessthan2percentofgrantees).Thefoundationselectsproposalsfromavarietyofpublicserviceareas,includingbutnotlimitedto,education,youthandfamilies,theenvironment,health,andcommunityandeconomicdevelopment.Thefoundationdoesnotfundorganizationslaterintheirlifecycle,nordoesitfundorganizationsthatareunabletoscaletheirimpact.
Application Information
Pleaseseefoundationwebsiteforsubmissionguidelines.Applicationformnotrequired.
Initial approach:Briefproposal,nomorethan3pagesCopies of proposal: 1Deadline: None
Final notification:Acknowledgementofreceiptwithin14businessdaysAdditional information:Applicationshouldincludefounder’sresume.Thefoundermustbetheapplicant,andworkfull-timeattheorganization.
Contact: Jennifer Shilling Stein
50CaliforniaStreet,Suite2925SanFrancisco,CA94111Email:[email protected]:www.draperrichards.org
EKSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationprimarilygivestoeffortsthatpromotehealth,justiceandeducation,withemphasisonprogramsthatsupportthedevelopmentandcareofchildrenandyoungadults.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Lawrence C. Felix
1329 Potrero Avenue
SouthElMonte,CA91733
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THE ELLISON MEDICAL FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsbasicbiomedicalresearchonagingthatisrelevanttounderstandinglifespandevelopmentprocessesandage-relateddiseasesanddisabilities.Thefoundationparticularlywishestostimulatenew,creativeresearchthatmightnotbefundedbytraditionalsourcesorthatisoftenunder-fundedintheU.S.
Application Information
Seefoundationwebsiteforadditionalapplicationinformation.SeniorScholarslettersmustbesubmittedonlineatwww.cybergrants.com/emf/senior_scholar_loi.FullapplicationsforSeniorScholarsandNewScholarsareacceptedbyinvitationonly.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:SubmitSeniorScholarletterofintent viafoundationwebsiteCopies of proposal: 1Deadline:Mar.5thforSeniorScholarslettersofintentFinal notification:LateMayforletterofintentdecision, Aug.forawardees
Contact: Richard L. Sprott
4710BethesdaAvenue,Suite204Bethesda,MD20814Tel:(301)657-1830Email:[email protected]:www.ellisonfoundation.org
THE FENTON FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationgivestosupporthumanservices,Jewishagencies,andsynagogues.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Irene M. Fenton, President
PostOfficeBox3069InclineVillage,NV89450
FRANK AND VICTORIA FERTITTA FOUNDATION, LTD.Thefoundationprimarilygivestohealthorganizations,aswellasforchildrenandsocialservices;fundingalsoforaperformingartscenterandtoRomanCatholicorganizationsandchurches.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.
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Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
10801WestCharlestonBoulevard,Suite600LasVegas,NV89135Tel:(702)221-4700
JOHN SHAW FIELD FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforchildrenandyouthservices,aswellascourtsandjudicialadministration.
Application Information
Unsolicitedrequestsarereviewedonalimitedbasis.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Kelli Campbell, Secretary
333FlintStreetReno, NV 89501
Tel:(775)322-6133
FIRST HAND FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtodirectlyimprovethehealthstatusofyounglife.Specialemphasisisplacedonprogramsdesignedtohelpchildrenwithhealth-relatedneedswheninsuranceandotherfinancialresourceshavebeenexhausted.
Application Information
Applicationinformationmayberequestedatalaterdate.Initial approach: Download application and mail
tofoundationforIndividualCareGrants
Board meeting dates:FirstWednesdayofthemonth
Deadlines:BeforelastWednesdayofthemonthforIndividualCareGrants
Final notification:7to10daysfollowingreviewforIndividualCareGrants
Additional information:ApplicationsforIndividualCareGrantsshouldincludealetterfromadoctorexplainingthechild’sdiagnosis,historyofillness,specificrequestforfunding,andotherrelevantinformation;aletterfromaprovideronletterheadshowingtheoriginalcostandestimateddiscountonprocedureorequipmentrequested;letterfromtherapistonletterheadifapplyingfortherapyortherapyequipment;
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letterfromsocialworkeronletterheadifrequestingdisplacementassistance;evidenceofthefamily’sfinancialsituation;andaletterofdenialfrominsurancecompany.
Contact: Mary Nelson
2800 Rockcreek Parkway
KansasCity,MO64117Tel:(816)201-1569Email:[email protected]
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTETheinstitutehelpsNativeAmericantribalmemberstomobilizeenterprises that are reform-minded, culturally suitable, andeconomicallyfeasiblebycoordinatinglocalgrassrootsprojectswithnationalprogramandpolicydevelopmentinitiativestobuildcapacityforself-reliantreservationeconomies.
Application Information
ApplicantsmustbeNativeAmericannonprofitortribalprogramsonornearareservationtobeeligibleforgrants.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:Telephone(letterofintentformwillbemailedtoapplicantafterwards)Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Mar.,June,Sept.,andNov.
Contact: Michael E. Roberts
351CoffmanStreet,Suite200Longmont,CO80501Tel:(303)774-7836Fax:(303)774-7841Email:[email protected]:www.firstnations.org
FIRST RESPONDER INSTITUTEThefoundationgivestoemergencypersonneltoimprovecommunitysafety.Italsogivestoneedyfiredepartmentstohelpthempurchasespecialequipment.
Application Information
Firedepartmentsfromlargermunicipalitiesareeligibletoapply;however,preferenceisgiventorural(small)firedepartmentsthatdonothaveataxbaseforsupport.Seefoundationwebsiteforfullapplicationguidelinesandrequirements.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:Submitonlineapplicationform;telephonequeriesarediscouragedDeadlines:Mar.31,June30,Sept.30,andDec.31Final notification:1monthfollowingdeadlinebyemail
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Contact Information
15312SpencervilleCourt,Suite100Burtonsville,MD20866Tel:(301)421-0096Email:[email protected]:www.firstresponder.org
THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL EQUITYThefoundationprovidesscholarshipawardsandgrantsformedicalcaretofinanciallyneedyindividuals.
Application Information
Seewebsiteforapplicationguidelines.Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact Information
1350EastFlamingoRoad,Suite13BPostOfficeBox246LasVegas,NV89119Tel:(702)992-0277Email:[email protected]
URL:www.foundationforsocialequity.com
GENENTECH ACCESS TO CARE FOUNDATIONThefoundationprovidesprescriptionmedicationtoeconomicallydisadvantagedpatients.
Application Information
Theapplicationrequiresmedicalinformationfromthepatients’physicianandfinancialinformationfromthepatienttodetermineeligibility.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:ContactfoundationbyletterortelephoneorcompleteonlineapplicationDeadline: None
Contact Information
1DNAWay,MailStop#858ASouthSanFrancisco,CA94080Tel:(866)422-2377Fax:(650)335-1366URL:www.gene.com/gene/about/community/patients
GEORGIA-PACIFIC FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtopromoteeducation,environment,communityenrichment,andentrepreneurship.
Application Information
Extraneousproposalmaterialsarenotencouraged.Electronicorfaxedproposalsarenotaccepted.Applicationformnotrequired.
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Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Qualificationsofkeypersonnel• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• Population served
• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Explanationofwhygrantmakerisconsidered
anappropriatedonorforproject• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:AsrequiredDeadlines:BetweenJan.1andOct.31Final notification:Within30days
Contact: Curley M. Dossman, Jr.
133PeachtreeStreetNortheast,39th Floor
Atlanta,GA30303Tel:(404)652-4581Fax:(404)749-2754URL:www.gp.com/gpfoundation/index.html
THE ELIAS & JODY GHANEM CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportseducation,healthcare,andreligionpurposes.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Contact: Premier Trust, Inc.
4465JonesBoulevardLasVegas,NV89103Tel:(702)507-0750
Applicationaddress:c/oJodyGhanem11378CedarLogCourtLasVegas,NV89135
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GLICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforhumanservicesandJewishorganizations.
Application Information
Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact: M. Lipschultz
PostOfficeBox14844LasVegas,NV89114
THE HARRY FRANK GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATIONGrantsforresearchprojectsatthepostdoctorallevel(thoughnotnecessarilyrequiringaPh.D.)directedtowardprovidingabetterunderstandingofviolenceaggression,anddominanceinrelationtosocialchange;DissertationFellowshipprogramtosupportindividualsonlyduringthewritingoftheirPh.D.dissertation;researchgrantscanbeappliedfordirectly.Primaryareasofsupportincludeanthropology,biologicalsciences,sociology,history,politicalscience,andpsychology.
Application Information
Applicationguidelinesandapplicationformsmaybedownloadedonfoundationwebsite.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Qualificationsofkeypersonnel• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:LetterortelephoneCopies of proposal: 4Board meeting dates:JuneandDecDeadlines:Feb.1forPh.D.support;Aug.1forresearchgrantsFinal notification:Within3daysofmeeting
Contact Information
25West53rdStreet,16th Floor
NewYork,NY10019Tel:(646)428-0971Email:[email protected]:www.hfg.org
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WILLIAM H. AND MATTIE W. HARRIS FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoeffortsthatsupportanimals/wildlife,arts,communityandeconomicdevelopment,andeducation.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsmustsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:CallorwriteforcompleteapplicationguidelinesCopies of proposal: 4Deadlines:Feb.1andAug.1
Contact Information
6655WestSahara,SuiteB-118LasVegas,NV89146Tel:(702)253-1317Email:[email protected]:http://harrisfoundation-nevada.com
THE THELMA B. & THOMAS P. HART FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestoeffortsthatsupporteducation,children’s programs, service animal programs, health, andcommunity-basedprograms.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadline:NonebutrecommendedbyJuneofeachyear
Contact: Mark. W. Knobel
4795CoughlinParkway,Suite100Reno, NV 89519
ROBERT Z. HAWKINS FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestocharitableandsocialservicesinnorthernNevada.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Qualificationsofkeypersonnel• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured
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• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations
• Detaileddescriptionofprojectandamountoffundingrequested
• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizationalbudgetand/orprojectbudget
• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 6Board meeting dates: 2ndTues.ofeverymonthDeadline: None
Contact Information
1EastLibertyStreet,Suite509Reno, NV 89501
Tel:(775)786-1105
R. STEPHEN AND DOROTHY M HEINRICHS FOUNDATIONThefoundationdonatestoCatholicagenciesandchurches.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliationsInitial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox9093InclineVillage,NV89452
HIRSHBERG FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsmedicalcenterlaboratoriesforresearchonmechanisms,treatments,andpotentialcuresforpancreaticcancer,aswellasprovidingsupporttocharitiesforthesupportoffamilieswithpancreaticcancer.
Application Information
Applicationguidelinesavailableonfoundationwebsite.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Email
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Jan.andJuneDeadline:Aug.15Final notification: 8 weeks
Additional information:Theproposalshouldbe
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accompanied by a cover letter and recommendation
fromtheheadofthedepartment.
Contact: Lisa Manheim
2990SouthSepulvedaBoulevard,Suite300CLosAngeles,CA90064Tel:(310)473-5121Email:[email protected]:www.pancreatic.org
THE HUMANA FOUNDATION, INC.ThefoundationsupportsprogramsinLasVegas,Nevada,designedtopromotehealthylivesandhealthycommunities,withafocusontheneedsofchildren,families,andseniors.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardprogramsdesignedtopromotechildhoodhealthandeducation,healthliteracy,activelifestyles,andwellness.
Application Information:
Supportislimitedto1contributionperorganizationduringanygivenyear.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Geographicareatobeserved• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Plansforcooperationwithotherorganizations,ifany• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationformCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Every2monthsDeadlines:Nov.1throughJune15Final notification:Generally,6weeksto2months
Contact: Barbara Wright
500WestMainStreet,Suite208Louisville,KY40202Tel:(502)580-4140Fax:(502)580-1256Email:[email protected]:www.humanafoundation.org
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OTTO A. HUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThe organization gives scholarship awards to financiallydisadvantagedorphansforhighereducation.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Contact Information
c/oWellsFargoBank,N.A.PostOfficeBox53456Phoenix,AZ85072URL:www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_scholarshipinfo.htm
IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwithartsandculture,K-12education,theenvironment,health,employment,humanservices,diversity,science,publicpolicyresearch,andminorities.
Application Information
Proposalsshouldbenolongerthan2pages.Additionalinformationmayberequestedatalaterdate.ApplicantsmustbenominatedbyafacultymemberforIBMFellowshipGrants.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:Proposal;completenominationformforIBMFellowshipGrantsCopies of proposal: 1Deadlines:None;Sept.22toNov.2forIBMFellowshipGrantsFinal notification:1month
Contact Information
NewOrchardRoadArmonk,NY10504Tel:(914)765-2344URL:www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives
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THE MAX JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationsuportschildrenandyouthservices,humanservices,andrecreationcamps.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• DescriptiveliteratureaboutorganizationsInitial approach:Letterortelephone
Contact: Max Frederick James
101ConventionCenterDrive,Suite1225LasVegas,NV89109Tel:(702)691-2948
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationprovidespharmaceuticalproductstoneedypersonswholackprescriptiondrugcoverage.
Application Information
Applicationmustbecompletedandsigned,accompaniedbyproofofincomeandaHIPAAreleaseformsignedbypatient.Applicationformrequired
Initial approach:Completeonlineeligibilityquizandfaxormailapplicationorapplyviaphone.Board meeting dates:ThirdThursdayofeachmonthDeadline: None
Final notification:Within24businesshours,expeditedsamedayapprovalpossibleifneeded
Contact: Denise Sitarikev
1Johnson&JohnsonPlazaNewBrunswick,NJ08933Fax:(888)526-5168URL:www.jjpaf.org
ROXIE AND AZAD JOSEPH FOUNDATIONThefoundationisinterestedinhighereducation,hospitals,andorthodoxagenciesandchurches.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Robert L. Sims
2890OutlookDriveReno, NV 89509
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THE JURASSIC FOUNDATION INC.Thefoundationawardsgrantsofupto$5,000toqualifiedresearchscientistsandstudentsforresearchonaspectsofdinosaurpaleobiology.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardstudents,postdoctoralresearchers,andotherresearcherswithlimitedfundingopportunities.
Application Information
Granteesreceivingsupportareaskedtosubmitafinalreport.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:DownloadapplicationformandmailoremailtofoundationCopies of proposal: 5Deadlines:PostmarkedbyMar.15andOct.15Final notification:June15andJan.15
Contact: Matthew Lamanna
c/oCarnegieMuseumofNaturalHistory440 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15213Email:[email protected]:www.jurassicfoundation.org
JUST SO FOUNDATIONThe foundation supports higher education, human services,museums,andreligion.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact: Curtis Cushman
c/oJPMorganServices,Inc.PostOfficeBox6089Newark, DE 19714
THE ELEANOR KAGI FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsanimalwelfareandsomefundingisdonatedtoaninstituteforwomen’sresearch.
Application Information
The letter of inquiry should contain abrief statementof theapplicant’sneedforfundsandenoughfactualinformationtoenablethestafftodeterminewhetherornottheapplicationfallswithinthefoundation’sareasofpreferredinterestorwarrantsconsiderationasaspecialproject.
Initial approach:LetterofinquiryDeadline: None
Contact: Kimberly Rick
2964 Via Della Amore
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Henderson, NV 89052
Tel:(702)260-4593
KAMPE FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforagriculture,healthorganizations,hospitals,andsecondaryschools.
Application Information
See foundationwebsite forcompleteapplicationguidelines.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Resultsexpectedformproposedgrant• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Anastacia Gall
P.O.873Paonia,CO81428Tel:(970)623-4290URL:http://kampefoundation.org/
KARE FOUNDATIONThefoundationprovidessupportformuseums.
Application InformationApplicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Earl Miller, Pres. 7575WestWashingtonAvenueSuite127-045LasVegas,NV89128Tel:(480)970-4323
KENNEDY FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivesinReno,Nevada,formedia,film/video,andmuseums.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Brian J. Kennedy, Treasurer6502SouthMcCarranBoulevard,SuiteDReno, NV 89509
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ApplicationAddress:4790CaughlinParkway,No.501Reno, NV 89519
KOCH FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwithartsandculture,education,health,humanservices,civicaffairs,andreligion.SpecialemphasisisdirectedtowardorganizationswithwhichemployeesofKochEnterprisesareinvolved.
Application InformationApplicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Listofcompanyemployeesinvolvedwiththeorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Feb.,June,Sept.,andDec.Deadline: None
Final notification:3months
Contact: Jennifer K. Slade10South11th Avenue
Evansville, IN 47744
URL:www.kochenterprises.com/corporate/foundation.htm
THE KROGER CO. CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAMAsacomplementtoitsfoundation,Krogeralsomakescharitablecontributionstononprofitorganizationsdirectly.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardsprogramsdesignedtopromotetheadvancementofwomenandminorities.
Application Information
Initial approach:ContactCommunityRelationsDepartmentatnearestcompanyretaildivisionforapplicationinformation.
Contact Informationc/oCommunityRelationsDepartment1014VineStreetCincinnati,OH45202Tel:(513)762-4000URL:www.kroger.com/company_information/community/Pages/default.aspx
MARYBETH M. LAMB FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportseducation,andyouthandsocialservices.
Application InformationApplicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:
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• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Robert L Sims, President
2890OutlookDriveReno, NV 89509
Tel:(775)825-2134
THE LANDMARK FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedinartsandculture,education, the environment,human services, and leadershipdevelopment.
Application Information
Letterofinquiryshouldbenolongerthan1page.Additionalinformationmayberequestedatalaterdate.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:LetterofinquirytonearestcompanyfacilityCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:AsrequiredDeadline: None
Final notification:Within3months
Contact: Michelle Layton
150GranbyStreet,19th Floor
Norfolk,VA23510Tel:(702)792-8828
LATHAM FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestosupporthumanservices.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission
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• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliationsInitial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact: Douglas Damon
5301LongleyLane,SuiteH115Reno, NV 89511
Tel:(775)827-1040
LEE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwithartsandculture,education,andbusinessandindustry.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmit thefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetterInitial approach:LetterofinquirytonearestcompanynewspaperpublisherCopies of proposal: 5Deadline: None
Final notification:Within4months
Contact: Carl G. Schmidt
201NorthHarrisonStreet,Suite600Davenport, IA 52801
ROBERT M. LEE FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforanimalandwildlifepreservationandprotectionaswellasforenvironmentalprotection.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Scott Bergen, Treasurer
970IcehouseAvenueSparks,NV89431Tel:(775)331-0414
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MINNIE B. LEONETTE FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoorganizationsthatbenefitneedychildrenandseniorsinnorthernNevada,specificallytheReno,Sparks,andLakeTahoeareas.
Application Information
Seefoundationwebsiteforapplicationguidelinesandforms.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 5Board meeting dates:Mar.,June,Sept.,andDec.Deadline:15dayspriortoboardmeetingdates
Contact Information
4747CaughlinParkway,Suite2Reno, NV 89519
Tel:(775)828-1433Email:[email protected]
URL:www.leonettefoundation.org
LIED FOUNDATION TRUSTThefoundationsupportshighereducation,childrenandyouthservices,thearts,andagriculture.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Deadline: None
Contact: Christina M. Hixon, Treasurer
3907WestCharlestonBoulevardLasVegas,NV89102Tel:(702)878-1559
LILLY CARES FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationdistributespharmaceuticals to ill, infant,andeconomicallydisadvantagedpeoplewhoarebelowthefederalpovertylevelandwhoarenoteligibleforanythird-partymedicationpaymentassistance.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:DownloadapplicationformandfaxormailtoapplicationaddressDeadline: None
Final notification: 4 weeks
Additionalinformation:Applicationsmustbefilledoutbyadoctorandshouldincludeproofoftheapplicant’sincome.
Contact Information
LillyCorporateCenter
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893SouthDelawareStreetIndianapolis, IN 46285
Tel:(800)545-6962URL:www.lillytruassist.com/Pages/AboutLillyCares.aspx
JESSICA ELIZABETH LUTTRELL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONThefoundationprovidesscholarshipawardstostudentsattendinganaccreditedcollege,university,orschooloftrainingonafull-timebasis,forcostoftuition,books,supplies,androomandboard.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadlines:6monthspriortohighschoolgraduationFinal notification:May1
Contact Information
254DammeronValleyDriveWestDammeronValley,UT84783
ROBERT M. MACNAMARA FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestowardartseducationandartsprograms.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
6700ViaAustiParkway,SuiteCLasVegas,NV89199
MAJESTIC REALTY FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedineducation,health,violenceprevention,youth,andfamilies.
Application Information
Additionalinformationmayberequestedatalaterdate.Asitevisitmayberequested.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Descriptiveliteratureaboutorganization• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations
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• Detaileddescriptionofprojectandamountoffundingrequested
• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizationalbudgetand/orprojectbudget
• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:LetterofinquiryCopies of proposal: 1Deadline: None
Contact: Frances L. Inman
13191CrossroadsParkwayNorth,6th Floor
CityofIndustry,CA91746Tel:(562)654-2725Email:[email protected]:www.majesticfoundation.org
THE MARNELL FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportseducationalandenvironmentalefforts.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:LetterrequestingapplicationDeadline: None
Contact Information
222ViaMarnellWayLasVegas,NV89119Tel:(702)739-2000
THE MARVIN FOUNDATIONThefoundationisinterestedinanimals/wildlife,artseducation,Christianagenciesandchurches,elementary/secondaryeducation,humanservices,andlegalservices.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Whittier Trust of Nevada
100WestLibertyStreet,Suite890Reno, NV 89501
CHARLES N. MATHEWSON FOUNDATIONThefoundationdonatestothearts,education,medicalresearch,andchildren,youth,andsocialservices.
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Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
4795CaughlinParkway,Suite100Reno, NV 89519
LEONARD H. MCINTOSH FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforthearts,athletics,cancerresearch,Christianagenciesandchurches,elementary/secondaryeducation,highereducation,recreationcamps,hospices,andyouthdevelopment.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
1880GentryWayReno, NV 89502
Tel:(775)825-6400
THE E.W. MCKENZIE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportshighereducation,humanservices,andyouthdevelopment.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:LetterortelephoneDeadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox1209Reno, NV 89504
Tel:(775)329-1209
THE MENTOR NETWORK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationworkstobuildoninnovativeapproachestohumanservicesbyseekingnewsolutionsandcreativeideasforenhancingthelivesofpersonswithdisabilities,youth,andfamiliesfacingemotional,behavioral,andotherchallenges.
Application Information
Applicationformsavailableonfoundationwebsite.Grantsare
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limitedtoorganizationsservingpeoplewithdisabilities,youth,andfamilies.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:SubmitcompletedapplicationformDeadlines:RollingbasisFinal notification:Quarterlydecisions(Jan.,Apr.,JulyandOct.)
Contact: Jennifer W.B. Armini
313CongressStreet,5th Floor
Boston,MA02210Email:[email protected]: www.thementornetwork.com/foundation
METLIFE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsfoodbanksandorganizationsinvolvedinartsandculture,education,health,Alzheimer’sdiseaseresearch,housing,humanservices,communitydevelopment,voluntarismpromotion, civic affairs, senior citizens, and economicallydisadvantagedpeople. Special emphasis is directed towardprogramsdesignedtostrengthencommunities;promotegoodhealth;andimproveeducation.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Contactperson• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationCopies of proposal: 1Deadline: None
Final notification:1month
Contact: A. Dennis White
1095AvenueoftheAmericas,40th Floor
NewYork,NY10036Tel:(212)578-6272Email:[email protected]:www.metlife.org
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MINTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE JEWISH EDUCATIONThefoundationaddressesalllevelsofJewisheducation,bothformalandinformal.ThefoundationhopestohelpencourageinnovationthroughoutthefieldofJewisheducationinNorthAmericabyrecognizingthecreativityofanindividualororganization.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganizationInitial approach: Proposal
Deadline:Feb.15
Contact Information
2045GrouseStreetLasVegas,NV89134Tel:(702)869-2700Email:[email protected]:www.mintzfn.org
MIRACLE FLIGHTS FOR KIDSTheorganizationseekstoimproveaccesstohealthcarebyprovidingfreeairtransportationtohospitalsacrossAmerica.
Application Information
Initial approach:TelephoneordownloadflightrequestformDeadlines:10businessdaysbeforeadomesticflightandnofewerthan21businessdaysbeforeaninternationalflight.
Contact: William P. McGee
2764NorthGreenValleyParkway,Suite115Henderson, NV 89014
Tel:(702)261-0494Email:[email protected]
URL:www.miracleflights.org
MGM MIRAGE VOICE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportscharitableorganizationsinthecommunitieswhereMGMMirageemployeeslive,work,andcarefortheirfamilies.
Application Information
Submitoriginalapplicationplus10copies.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:CompletedapplicationformDeadline:May5
Contact Information
3260 Industrial Road
LasVegas,NV89109
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Tel:(702)650-7469Email:[email protected]: www.mgmmiragevoice.com/pages/eg_foundation.asp
MOUNT WHEELER C.A.R.E. PROGRAMThefoundationgivestoWhitePineCounty,Nevadaandsupportsprogramsdesignedtoassisteconomicallydisadvantagedhouseholdspayforenergyservice.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:ContacttheWhitePineCountyWelfareOfficeforapplicationformDeadline: None
Contact Information
c/oMountWheelerPower,Inc.PostOfficeBox151000Ely, NV 89315
Tel:(775)289-3271Email:[email protected] URL:www.mwpower.net/apps.html
MUTUAL OF AMERICA FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwitheducation,health,andhumanservices.ThroughtheCommunityPartnershipAwardProgram,thefoundationawardsgrantsupto$25,000toorganizationswithprogramsdesignedtopartnerwithpublic,private,andsocialsectororganizationsdevotedtothepublicgoodtobuildacohesivecommunitythatservesasamodelforcollaboratingwithothersforthegreatergood.Avideooftheaward-winner’sprojectwillalsobeproducedandusedasatooltoeducate,inform,andprovideamodelofcoordinatedactionforotherstoemulate.
Application Information
Proposalsshouldbenolongerthan3pages.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Contactperson• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach:DownloadapplicationformandmailproposalandapplicationformtofoundationforCommunityPartnershipAwardCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Mar.,May,June,Sept.,andNov.
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Deadline:Apr.1forCommunityPartnershipAwardAdditional information:Proposalsshouldincludeadescriptionofthepartnershipandindicatetherollofeachpartner;howthepartnershipwasstarted;thedurationofthepartnershiptodate;howthepartnershiphasmadeadifference;theabilityofthepartnershiptobereplicatedandstimulatenewideasinaddressingsocialissues;andthepartnership’scommitmenttoadvancingthemissionandprinciplesoftheorganization.
Contact: Thomas Gilliam
320 Park Avenue
NewYork,NY10022Tel:(212)224-1147Fax:(212)207-3001Email:[email protected]:www.mutualofamerica.com/about/CommunityBuilding.asp
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATIONThemissionoftheNationalEndowmentforFinancialEducationistohelpindividualAmericansacquiretheknowledgeandskillsneededtotakecontroloftheirfinancialdestiny.NEFE’smissionisgroundedinthebeliefthatregardlessofbackgroundorincomelevel,financiallyinformedindividualsarebetterableto1)takecontroloftheircircumstances,2)improvetheirqualityoflife,and3)ensureastablefutureforthemselvesandtheirfamilies.
Application Information
Full proposalswill be acceptedby invitationonly followingsubmissionofinquiry.Seefoundationwebsiteforapplicationinformation.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach:CompletetheConceptinquiryformaftercheckingguidelinesandeligibilityCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Apr.andNov.Deadlines:JuneandDec.Final notification:5businessdaysfollowingboardmeetings
Contact: Billy J. Hensley
1331 17thStreet,Suite1200Denver,CO80202Fax:(303)220-0838Email:[email protected]:www.nefe.org
THE NEVADA BIGHORNS FOUNDATIONThe foundationseeks to re-establish,augment,andmaintainNevada’swildlife.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:
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• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizationalbudgetand/orprojectbudget
• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations
• Detaileddescriptionofprojectandamountoffundingrequested
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
890EastPatriotBoulevard,SuiteEReno, NV 89511
Email:[email protected]:www.nevadabighornsunlimited.org
NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.ThefoundationiscommittedtoimprovingthelivesofsouthernNevadanstodayandforfuturegenerationsbymatchingactsofcaringtothemanyneedsinthecommunity.
Application Information
In2010,thefoundationapprovedanewapproachtograntmakingandwillnowcommititsdiscretionarydollarstomulti-yearfundingofprogramsthatarealignedwiththestatewidecollaborative,ReadyforLife.Visitthefoundation’swebsiteforupdatesaboutthisstrategicshift.Applicationformrequired.
Board meeting dates: Quarterly
Contact Information
1635VillageCenterCircle,Suite160LasVegas,NV89134Tel:(702)892-2326Email:[email protected]:www.nevadacf.org
NV ENERGY FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtopromoteartsandmulticulturaleducation,theenvironment,youth,andhealthandhumanservices.
Application Information
Multi-yearfundingisnotautomatic.Anapplicationformisrequiredforscholarships.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• Population served
• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured
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• Listofcompanyemployeesinvolvedwiththeorganization• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Contactperson• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• PlansforacknowledgementInitial approach:Proposal;downloadapplicationformandmailtoapplicationaddressforscholarshipsCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Bi-monthlyDeadlines:Mar.1toMar.15forPowerfulPartnershipsHighSchoolScholarshipsFinal notification:2months;Apr.30forPowerfulPartnershipsHighSchoolScholarshipsAdditional information:Scholarshipapplicationsshouldincludeofficialhighschooltranscripts;evidenceofenrollmentataninstitutionofhighereducation;apersonalstatementoutliningcareergoalsandaspirations;a100to300wordessayexplainingwhycommunityserviceisimportant;aletterofrecommendationfromaschoolofficial;andonetothreelettersofrecommendationfromanagencyororganizationwherethestudenthasvolunteered.
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox30150Reno, NV 89520
Tel:(775)834-5642URL:www.nvenergy.com/community/funding/sprfoundation
NEVADA HUMANITIES, INC.Theorganizationworks inpartnershipwith individualsandorganizationstodevelopandfundhumanitiesactivitiessuchaspublicdiscussions, lectures,exhibits,publications,historicperformances,anddocumentaryfilms,toenrichthelivesofallNevadansthroughthehumanities.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:SubmitproposalonlineBoard meeting dates:FallandSpringDeadlines:Mar10andOct10(forgrantrequestsover$1,000)androllingbasis(forgrantrequestsunder$1,000)Final notification:6Weeks
Contact: Christina Barr
PostOfficeBox8029
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Reno, NV 89507
Tel:(775)784-6587Email:[email protected]:www.nevadahumanities.org
NEVADA VOLUNTEERSTheorganizationstrengthensNevadathroughAmeriCorpsandvolunteerism.FundingisavailablefororganizationstocreateAmeriCorpsprograms.Eligibleorganizationsmustengagetheirmembersinfull-timeorpart-timeserviceactivitiesintheareasofeducation,environment,homelandsecurity,humanneeds,orpublicsafety;proposalsshouldbedesignedtosupportatleast10full-timeequivalentmembers.
Application Information
FundingisavailablethroughacompetitiveRFPprocess,onlyforfederalAmeriCorpsprogramsforthestateofNevada.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Download application
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadline:Nov.1Final notification: 60 to 90 days
Contact: Shawn Lecker-Pomaville
639IsbellRoad,Suite220Reno, NV 89509
Tel:(775)825-1901Email:[email protected]
URL:www.nevadavolunteers.org
NEVADA WOMEN’S FUNDThefundisdedicatedtostrengtheningthecommunitybyempoweringwomentoimprovetheirlivesandthelivesoftheirfamilies.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:Letter,telephone,fax,oremailCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates: 4thThurs.ofeachmonthDeadline:Mar.26
Contact Information
770SmithridgeDrive,Suite300Reno, NV 89502
Tel:(775)786-8152Email:[email protected]:www.nevadawomensfund.org
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THE NORTH STAR FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportshighereducationandmedicalresearch.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: 45 days prior to need
Contact Information
8506WestDesertInnRoadLasVegas,NV89117Tel:(702)304-8383
ONESIGHT RESEARCH FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsresearchprojectsdesignedtofindbettertreatmentsandcuresforvisionthreateningdiseasesanddisordersondiabeticandpediatriceyediseases;andawardsscholarshipstooptometrystudentsthroughtheDr.StanleyPearleScholarshipFund.
Application Information
Only2nd, 3rd, and 4thyearstudentseligibleforOptometryScholarships.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Qualificationsofkeypersonnel• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Explanationofwhygrantmakerisconsidered
anappropriatedonorforproject• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach: Download application
formandmailtofoundationCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Feb.andAugDeadlines:PostmarkedbyDec.31andJune30forBlockgrants;Apr.15forStanleyPearleScholarshipFundFinal notification:Mid-Marandmid-Sept.;June15forDr.StanleyPearleScholarshipFundAdditional information:Scholarshipapplicationsshouldincludeofficialtranscripts,2lettersofrecommendation,andalistanddescriptionofleadershipresponsibilitiesundertakenbytheapplicant.
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Contact: Trina Parasiliti
2465JoeFieldRoadDallas,TX75229Tel:(972)277-6191Email:[email protected]:www.onesight.org
THE ARTHUR AND MAE ORVIS FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationprimarilygivesforculturalinstitutionsandfornursing.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Paul M. Frank
1540Broadway,24th Floor
NewYork,NY10036
PARASOL TAHOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.TheParasolTahoeCommunityFoundationenvisionsaregionknownforitsengagedcommunity.AsTahoe’slargestcommunityfoundation,theyarecommittedtoimprovingthequalityoflifethroughouttheLakeTahoebasinandempoweringdonorsinmeetingtheircharitablepassions.Thefoundationseekstoserveasacatalystforanewnonprofitmodelthatwillbetterservethecommunity.
Application Information
Visitthefoundationwebsiteforanapplicationformandguidelines.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• Signatureandtitleofchiefexecutiveofficer• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Geographicareatobeserved• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Contactperson• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
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budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach:SubmitapplicationformCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadline:EarlyNov.Final notification: 4-6 weeks
Contact Information
948InclineWayInclineVillage,NV89457Tel:(775)298-0100Email [email protected]
URL:www.parasol.org
PARKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesinsupportofservicesforcancerpatients,familyservices,Christianagenciesandchurches,andmilitary/veterans’organizations.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
2905LakeEastDrive,Suite110LasVegas,NV89117Tel:(702)396-3887
WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportseducation,communityservices,health,andmedicalresearch.Thefoundationalsohasinterestinsupportingcommunityandhealthservicesforchildrenandtheelderly,aswellasprovidingfinancialaidtostudentsincollegesanduniversities.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 1Deadline: Applications are accepted on a continual
basis,butreviewedonlytwiceduringtheyearAdditional information:Alsoincludedwiththeapplication
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shouldbetheidentityofeveryothergrantmakingorganizationtowhichthesameorsimilarproposalhasbeensent,andthestatusoftheseadditionalapplications.
Contact Information
550WestPlumbLanePostOfficeBox512Reno, NV 89509
Tel:(775)333-9100
THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION INC.Thefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtopromoteeducation,theenvironment,andhealthinunderservedregions. Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardnutritionandsafety;safewaterandwaterusageefficiencies;andeducationandempowerment.
Application Information
Afullproposalmayberequestedatalaterdate.Grantrequestedfor$100,000ormoreareacceptedthroughaninvitationonlyRequestforProposalprocess.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicationsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• Contactperson• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• Howprojectwillbesustainedonce
grantmakersupportiscompleted• Plansforcooperationwithotherorganizations,ifany• ResultsexpectedfromproposedgrantInitial approach:Emailletterofinterestforrequestslessthan$100,000Board meeting dates:MayandNov.Deadline: None
Final notification:Severalmonths
Contact: Jacqueline R. Millan
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase,NY10577Tel:(914)253-3153Email:[email protected]:www.pepsico.com/Purpose/PepsiCo-Foundation.aspx
THOMAS A. PLEIN FOUNDATION, LTD.ThefoundationgivestoChristianagenciesandchurches,education,healthcare,andhumanservices.
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Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Proposal
Deadlines: None
Final notification:2months
Contact: H. Matthew Frazier
3415CommerceCourtAppleton,WI54911
THE POETRY FOUNDATIONThefoundationawardsfellowshipsandprizestostudentsofcreativewritingorEnglishwhoareenrolledinauniversityorcollege.Thefoundationisdedicatedtopromotingtheunderstandingandappreciationofpoetryworldwide.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetterInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Stephen Young
444NorthMichiganAvenue,Suite1850Chicago,Il60611Tel:(312)787-7070Email:[email protected]:www.poetryfoundation.org
WAYNE L. PRIM FOUNDATIONThe foundation supports education and is also interested insupportingcrimeandabuseprevention,humanservices,performingarts,andmuseums.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetterInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox12219ZephyrCove,NV89448Tel:(775)588-7300
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PUNTA MITA FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoelementary/secondaryeducation,humanservices,andmedicalresearch.
Application Information:
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement990Deadline:Sept.30
Contact: Julia Ballinger
540WestPlumbLane,Suite1AReno, NV 89509
Tel:(775)787-6745
NELL J. REDFIELD FOUNDATIONThefoundationofferssupportprimarilyfortheadvancementofhealthcare,medicalresearch,andthecareofhandicappedchildren.Supportisalsoavailablefortheaged,education,andreligion.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting date: Quarterly
Deadline:10daysinadvanceofanyquarterlymeetingFinal notification:Usuallywithin3months
Contact Information
1755EastPlumbLane,Suite212Reno, NV 89502
Tel:(775)323-1373Email:[email protected]
Applicationaddress:PostOfficeBox61Reno, NV 89504
WARREN & ETHYLN REED-CARSON VALLEY LIONS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesscholarshipsinGardnerville,Nevada.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox1Minden,NV89423
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RENO RODEO FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestoenhanceandenrichthelivesofnorthernNevadafamiliesbyaidingchildrenwithextraordinaryneeds,buildingcommunitypartnerships,andprovidingscholarshipstostudentsattendingtheUniversityofNevada,Reno.
Application Information
ScholarshipapplicantsmustbegraduatingfromaruralNevadahigh schoolwith a gradepoint averageof 3.5 or better. Seefoundationwebsiteforcompleteapplicationguidelines.Application formrequired.
Contact Information
500RylandStreet,Suite200Reno, NV 89502
Tel:(775)332-9875Email:[email protected]
URL:www.renorodeofoundation.org
RESEARCH CORPORATION FOR SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTRCSAprimarilyfundsearly-careerresearchersatU.S.collegesanduniversitiestosupportbasicresearchinphysics,chemistry,astronomy,andrelatedfields.
Application Information
Onlyonlineapplicationswillbeaccepted.Initial approach:FilloutapplicationrequestformonfoundationwebsiteBoard meeting dates:Feb.,Apr.,andNov.Deadlines:Differsbyprogram,seewebsiteAwards nominations:DiffersbyprogramFinal notification:Differsbyprogram
Contact: Elaine Nathanson
4703EastCampLowellDrive,Suite201Tucson,AZ85712Tel:(520)571-1111Email:[email protected]:www.rescorp.org
RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATIONThefoundationisaprivateoperatingfoundationdevotedexclusivelytotheconductanddisseminationofresearchinthesocialsciences.Itscurrentprogramsincluderesearchonthecausesandconsequencesofthedeclineindemandforlow-skilledworkersinadvancedeconomies;theadaptationofU.S.immigrantsandtheirchildrentoAmericansociety;effortsbyAmericaninstitutionstoaccommodategreaterracialandethnicdiversity;andavarietyofsmallerspecialprojectsandresearchinitiatives.ThefoundationsponsorsaVisitingScholarPrograminwhichindividualscholarsandcollaborativegroups
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pursueresearchandwritingprojectsrelatedtothefoundation’sinterestsatitsheadquartersinNewYorkCityforperiodsofuptooneyear.Thefoundationalsoprovidessupportforscholarsatotherinstitutionstopursueresearchprojectsthatadvancethefoundation’sresearchinterests.Thefoundationdisseminatestheresultingresearchfindingsthroughitsownbookpublishingprogram.
Application Information
Applicationinformationavailableonfoundation’swebsite.Awardsaregiventopost-Ph.D.sonly.Applicationformnotrequired.
Initial approach:LetterofinquiryCopies of proposal: 2Board meeting dates:Feb.,June,andNov.Deadlines:Allmajorproposalsmustbesubmitted8weekspriortoboardmeetingsFinal notification:3monthsAdditional information:Briefapplicationformsforvisitingscholarpositionareavailableonthefoundation’swebsite
Contact: Christopher Brogna
112 East 64thStreetNewYork,NY10065Email:[email protected]:www.russellsage.org
SANDS FOUNDATION Throughthisfoundation,theVenetianResortHotelCasinoseekstoparticipatewithitsteammembers,theirspouses,children,andextendedfamilies,aswellasthecommunitiesofLasVegasandsouthernNevadainprogramsandcausesthatmotivate,educate,andenrichthelivesofyouth;thefoundationwillalsosupportcausesthatprovideempowermenttominoritycommunities,promotehealthissues,andimproveinnercities.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach:ProposalsubmittedviaregularmailorfaxDeadlines:8weekspriortothedateofwhichthedonationisrequired
Contact Information
3355LasVegasBoulevardSouthLasVegas,NV89109Email:[email protected]:www.sands.com/sands-foundation
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SCHULMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivesforhealthcare,Protestantagenciesandchurches,andUnitedWayandFederatedGivingPrograms.
Application Information
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
c/oKGN,LLC6600WestCharlestonBoulevard,Suite124LasVegas,NV89146Tel:(702)737-6091
SHELTER INSURANCE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportscommunityfoundationsandorganizationsinvolvedwitheducation,birthdefects,employment,andchildrenandyouth,andawardsgrantsandscholarshipstoindividuals.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach:Proposal;contactfoundationorparticipationschoolforapplicationformforAgentScholarshipProgramDeadline: None
Contact: Joe L. Moseley
1817WestBroadwayColumbia,MO65218Tel:(573)214-4324
THE SHIRLEY FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONThefoundationgivestosupporteducation,crimeandviolenceprevention,thearts,andhumanservices.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox18135Reno, NV 89511
Tel:(775)721-4611
SIEMENS FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtoenhancemathandscienceeducationthroughtheSiemensCompetitioninMath,Science,
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andTechnology,SiemensAwardsforAdvancedPlacement,theSiemensMeritScholarshipProgram,andtheSiemensWeCanChangethe WorldChallenge.
Application Information
Initial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationforSiemensCompetitioninMath,Science,andTechnology;completeonlineregistrationforSiemensWeCanchangetheWorldChallengeCopies of proposal: 1Deadlines:OctforSiemensCompetitioninMath,Science,andTechnology;Aug31toMar15forSiemensWeCanChangetheWorldChallenge
Contact Information
170WoodAvenueSouthIselin,NJ08830Tel:(877)822-5233Fax:(732)603-5890Email:[email protected]:www.siemens-foundation.org
THE SKADDEN FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationawardsfellowshipstograduatinglawstudentswhowishtodevotetheirprofessionallivestoprovidinglegalservicesthatbenefitpublicinterest.Fellowshipsareawardedforatwo-yearperiodandgrantsaremadetothepublicinterestorganizationschosenbythefellows.Applicantsmustsecureapotentialpositionwithasponsoringpublicinterestbeforeapplyingforafellowship.Selectionisbasednotonlyonthequalificationsoftheapplicant,butalsoonthedemonstratedeffectivenessofthesponsoringorganization.Fellowshipsincludeasalary,fringebenefitstowhichanemployeeofthesponsoringorganizationwouldbeentitled,anddebtserviceonlawschoolloansforthedurationofthedurationofthefellowship.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach:DownloadapplicationformandmailapplicationformandsupportingmaterialstofoundationCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting date:Dec.3Deadline:Oct.3Additional information:Requestsshouldincludeanofficiallawschooltranscript,twolettersofrecommendation(fromalawschooladvisorandaformeremployer),acommitmentletterfromapotentialsponsoringinstitution,andaresume.
Contact: Susan Butler Plum
360 Hamilton Avenue
WhitePlains,NY10601Tel:(212)735-2956Email:[email protected]:www.skaddenfellowships.org
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SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL FOUNDATIONThefoundationawardsfellowshipstoarchitecture,design,urbandesign,andstructuralengineeringstudents.
Application InformationApplicantsreceivingsupportareaskedtosubmitafinalreport.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:DownloadIntenttoApplyformDeadline:Apr.18Final notification:Aug.5
Contact: Nancy Abshire
224SouthMichiganAvenue,Suite1000Chicago,IL60604Tel:(312)427-4202Email:[email protected]:www.somfoundation.som.com
FRANCES C. & WILLIAM P. SMALLWOOD FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportshigherandothereducation,thearts,healthcare,andchildren,youth,andsocialservices.
Application Information
Requirementsvarydependingontypeofgrantrequested.Initial approach:RequestguidelinesDeadline: None
Contact Information
c/oJPMorganChaseBank,N.A. Attn:RickS.PiersallPostOfficeBox3038Milwaukee,WI53201
JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUSTThemissionoftheMemorialTrustistomakegrantswithinspecificfocusareastoenhancethequalityoflifeinmanygeographicareas.Historically,theMemorialTrusthasmadegrantsinthefollowingprogramareas:artsandculture,communitydevelopment,education,environment,historicalpreservation,andjournalism.
Application Information
Contactclosestregionaloffice.Applicationinformationisavailableonfoundationwebsite.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• Signatureandtitleofchiefexecutiveofficer
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• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• ListingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupportInitial approach:LetterofinquirybyJan.1oftheyearforwhichfundingisrequestedCopies of proposal: 1Board meeting date:JuneDeadlines:SubmitproposalpreferablyfromJulythroughFeb.;deadlineApr.1Final notification:July1Additional information:AfinalreportaftercompletionofprojectorprogressreportisrequiredbyMar.1
Contact: Emelie M. Williams
JohnBenSnowMemorialTrustPostOfficeBox5605Reno, NV 89513
Email:[email protected]:www.johnbensnow.com/jbsmt
S.R.C. EDUCATION ALLIANCEThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtopromotescienceandengineeringeducationandthesemiconductorindustrythroughuniversityresearchgrants,scholarships,andfellowships.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Download application
formandemailtofoundationDeadline:Feb.15Final notification:Apr.1Additional information:Applicantsshouldincludeofficialtranscripts,3referencereportformsfromscientists,engineers,orfacultymembers,andGraduateRecordExamination(GRE)testresults.
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Contact Information
PostOfficeBox12053ResearchTrianglePark,NC27709Tel:(919)941-9400Email:[email protected]:www.src.org/program/srcea
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND FOR ENERGYThefoundationsupportsagingcentersandservices,familyservices,andhumanservices.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline: None
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox10100Reno, NV 89520
Tel:(775)834-5741URL:www.nvenergy.com/community/funding/sprfoundation/
STATE FARM COMPANIES FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportskeyinitiativesandscholarshipsaswellasassociate-directedprograms,includinggrantssupportingvolunteerismandmatchinggiftstotwoandfour-yearcollegesanduniversities.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 1Deadline: None
Final notification: 60 days
Contact: Cheryl Willis-Blakes
1StateFarmPlazaBloomington,IL61710Email:[email protected]: www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/grants/foundation/foundation.asp
STILLWATER FOUNDATION, INC. Thefoundationseekstopromoteglobalwellbeingbysupportingorganizationsthatprovideyouthdevelopmentandeducation,contributetomedicalresearchandoutreach,oralleviatepovertyandcombatclimatechangethroughsustainabledevelopment.
Application Information
Applicationformnotrequired.
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Initial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact: Dave Stockman
PostOfficeBox868Reno, NV 89504
Tel:(775)223-4385Email:[email protected]:www.thestillwaterfoundation.org
CHARLES H. STOUT FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportshealthcare,highereducation,humanservices,education,thearts,animalwelfare,andcrimeandviolenceprevention.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Sept.orOct.Deadline:June15Final notification:Withinonemonthfollowingboardmeeting
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox20733Reno, NV 89515
Email:[email protected]:www.chstoutfoundation.org
TORTIE FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsanimalwelfare.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadline: None
Contact: Stephen F. Witort
867TynerWayIncline Village,NV89451
TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsschoolsandorganizationsinvolvedinK-12scienceandmathematicseducation.
Application InformationApplicantsareencouragedtocontactthefoundationtodiscussprojectideaspriortoapplying.Organizationsreceivingsupportareaskedtosubmitthefinalreport.Applicationformrequired.
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Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Timetableforimplementationandevaluationofproject• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach: Download application
formandmailtofoundationCopies of proposal: 2Board meeting dates:Mar.andSept.
Contact: Laura Cronin
1251AvenueoftheAmericas,41st Floor
NewYork,NY10020Tel:(212)596-0620Fax:(212)221-1108Email:[email protected]:www.taf.toshiba.com
THE TRAINOR FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportshumanservices.
Application Information
Applicationformrequired.Deadline: None
Contact Information
50EastGregStreet,Suite100Sparks,NV89431
UBS FOUNDATION U.S.AThefoundationsupportshospitalsandorganizationsinvolvedwiththeartsandculture,education,cancer,housing,humanservices,andcommunityeconomicdevelopment.
Application Information
Proposals should be submitted on organization letterhead.Applicationformnotrequired.
Initial approach: Proposal
Deadline:Dec.1
Contact Information
1000HarborBoulevard1stFloor,TaxDepartmentWeehawken,NJ07086Tel:(201)352-9238
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U.S. BANCORP FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsorganizationsinvolvedwiththeartsandculture,education,employment,housing,youthdevelopment,humanservices,andcommunitydevelopment.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardprogramsdesignedtoimprovetheeducationalandeconomicopportunitiesoflowandmoderateincomepersons;andenhancetheculturalandartisticliveofcommunities.
Application Information
Proposalsshouldbenolongerthan1page.Visitwebsiteforstatecharitablegivingcontactsandapplicationdeadlines.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudget• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach:DownloadapplicationformandmailproposalandapplicationformtonearestcharitablegivingcontactBoard meeting dates: 6 times per year
Deadlines: Varies
Contact: Cat Martin
BC-MN-H21B800NicolletMall,21st Floor
Minneapolis,MN55402Tel:(612)303-4000Fax:(612)303-0787Email:[email protected]:www.usbank.com/community/charitable-giving.html
UNITED STUDENT AID FUNDS, INC.The foundation gives to enhance post-secondary educationpreparedness,access,andsuccessbyprovidingandsupportingfinancialandothervaluedservices.
Application Information
Submitthreepageletterandbudget.Applicationformnotrequired.Initial approach:OnlineapplicationprocessCopies of proposal: 1Deadlines:Feb.15forScholarships;June15forGrantsFinal notification:June30forScholarships;July20forGrants
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Contact: Henry L. Fernandez
PostOfficeBox6028Indianapolis, IN 46206
Tel:(317)849-6510Email:[email protected]:www.usafunds.org
VERIZON FOUNDATIONThefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedto improve lives in
literacy,knowledge,andreadinessforthe21stcentury.Specialemphasis is directed towardprogramsdesigned topromoteeducation,literacy,domesticviolenceprevention,healthcareandaccessibility,andinternetsafety.
Application Information
Supportislimitedto1contributionperorganizationduringanygivenyearfor3yearsinlength.Organizationsreceivingsupportareaskedtosubmitquarterlyreportsandafinalreport.Applicationformnotrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Resultsexpectedfromproposedgrant• Statementofproblemprojectwilladdress• Population served
• Name,address,andphonenumberoforganization• Briefhistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Geographicareatobeserved• Howproject’sresultswillbeevaluatedormeasured• Listofcompanyemployeesinvolvedwiththeorganization• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested• Listingofadditionalsourcesandamountofsupport
Initial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationformBoard meeting date: Annually
Deadlines:Jan.1toSept.30Final notification: 90 days
Additional information:Requestsofover$10,000shouldincludeaprojectbudgetbreakdown.
Contact: Joseph E. Scaccia
1VerizonWayBaskingRidge,NJ07920Tel:(800)360-7955Email:[email protected]:foundation.verizon.com
WELLPOINT FOUNDATION, INC.Thefoundationsupportsprogramsdesignedtoenhancethehealthandwell-beingofindividualsandfamilies.Specialemphasisisdirectedtowardprogramsdesignedtoreducethenumberof
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uninsuredandpromotehealthygenerations.Supportisgiveninareasofcompanyoperations.
Application Information
Organizationsreceivingsupportareaskedtosubmitaninterimandafinalreport.Unsolicitedapplicationsforcapitalprojects,initiatives,orcampaignsarenotaccepted.ResearchandpolicygrantsarebyinvitationonlyandmustalignwiththeHealthyGenerationssignatureinitiative.Organizationswithresearchorpolicyprojectsshouldemailthefoundationwithabriefsummary.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Listingofboardofdirectors,trustees,officers,
andotherkeypeopleandtheiraffiliations• Copyofcurrentyear’sorganizational
budgetand/orprojectbudgetInitial approach:CompleteonlineapplicationBoard meeting dates: Quarterly
Deadlines:Jan.21,May13,andSept.2Final notification:4to6months
Contact: Lance Chrisman
120MonumentCircleIndianapolis, IN 46204
Email:[email protected]:www.wellpointfoundation.org/home.html
TERRY LEE WELLS FOUNDATIONThefoundationisdedicatedtoprovidingsupporttonon-profitorganizationsthatstrivetoimprovethelivesoftheunderservedinnorthernNevada,withspecialemphasisonthosethatservetheneedsofwomenandchildren.Grantsareawardedtocarryoutprojectsthataddressmedical,educational,andquality-of-lifeissuesfacedbytheunderservedpopulationofnorthernNevada.Organizationslocatedinanycounty,exceptClarkCounty,mayapply.
Application Information
Applicationguidelinesandformareavailableonfoundationwebsite.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Proposal
Copies of proposal: 4Board meeting dates:BetweenMay1andJune12andbetweenSept.1andOct.12Deadlines:Apr.30(forJunefunding)andAug.31(forOct.funding)
Contact Information
PostOfficeBox70806
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Reno, NV 89570
Tel:(775)322-7733Email:[email protected]
URL:www.terryleewellsfoundation.org
WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATIONThe federation is dedicated to thepreservation and creativeadvancementoftheartsinthewesternpartoftheU.S.Itfulfillsitsmissionbyprovidinginnovativeprogramsandservicestoartistsandartsorganizationsinthewestandnationwide.
Application Information
Eachapplicationcanbeusedforonlyoneproject.Toapplyforfundingfortwoprojects,twoapplicationsmustbecompletedandsubmitted.Applicationformrequired.
Initial approach: Application
Copies of proposal: 14
Contact: Anthony Radich
1743WazeeStreet,Suite300Denver,CO80202Tel:(303)629-1166Fax:(303)629-9717Email:[email protected]:www.westaf.org
E.L. WIEGAND FOUNDATIONThefoundationmakesgrantsprimarilytodevelopandstrengthenprogramsandprojectsat:educationinstitutionsintheacademicareasofscience,business,finearts,law,andmedicine;andhealthinstitutionsintheareasofheart,eyeandcancersurgery,treatmentandresearch,withprioritygiventoprogramsandprojectsthatbenefitchildren.EmphasisisalsogiventoRomanCatholicinstitutions.
Application InformationAninformationalbookletoutliningthefoundation’sgrantcriteriaisavailableuponrequest.Thefoundationisonlyabletoreviewasmallpercentageoftheproposalsitreceives.Rejectionofaproposalmaybeduetoanumberoffactorsandnoadverseinferenceastothequalityoftheproposalortheapplicantshouldbeconstruedfromsuchrejection.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• BriefHistoryoforganizationanddescriptionofitsmission• Copyofmostrecentannualreport/
auditedfinancialstatement/990• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach:Letterofinquirywithprecisedescriptionofrequest.Ifproposalcomplieswithstaffreview,anumberedApplicationforGrantformshallbeforwardedtotheapplicant.
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Copies of proposal: 1Board meeting dates:Feb.,June,andOct.Deadline: None
Final notification:Within15daysofmeetingatwhichapplicationisreviewed
Contact Information
WiegandCenter165WestLibertyStreet,Suite200Reno, NV 89501
Tel:(775)333-0310Fax:(775)333-3014
THE WILLIAMS FOUNDATIONThefoundationprimarilygivestoeducation,children,youth,andsocialservices.Fundingisalsoavailableforeducationalscholarships.
Application Information
Scholarshipapplicationsformsareavailablefromthefoundation,andshouldbeaccompaniedbytranscripts,SATandACTtestscores,aletterofrecommendation,andaletterfromtheapplicantincludingabriefresume.Applicationformrequired.Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• CopyofIRSDeterminationLetter• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequestedInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Contact Information
5755SouthSandhillRoad,SuiteBLasVegas,NV89120
STEPHEN A. WYNN AND ELAINE P. WYNN FOUNDATIONThefoundationtypicallygivestothefieldofclinicalhumanservices.
Application Information
Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowing:• Detaileddescriptionofprojectand
amountoffundingrequested.• Additionalmaterials/documentationInitial approach: Letter
Deadline: None
Final notification:Within2months
Contact Information
3131LasVegasBoulevardSouthLasVegas,NV89109Tel:(702)592-0058
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INDEX
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AgricultureKampe Family Foundation 30Lied Foundation Trust 34
AnimalsCharles H. Stout Foundation 58Eleanor Kagi Foundation 29Helen Close Charitable Foundation 12Nevada Bighorns Foundation 41Robert M. Lee Foundation 33The Marvin Foundation 36The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24Tortie Foundation 58William H. and Mattie W. Harris Foundation 24
ArchitectureSkidmore, Owings & Merrill Foundation 55
Arts and CultureThe G.A. Binney Conservation Foundation Trust 9Bretzlaff Foundation 10Carver Family Foundation 11The Cord Foundation 13Dermody Properties Foundation 15Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation, Ltd. 18William H. and Mattie W. Harris Foundation 24IBM International Foundation 27Just So Foundation 29Kare Foundation 30Kennedy Foundation 30Koch Foundation, Inc. 31The Landmark Foundation 32Lee Foundation 33Lied Foundation Trust 34Robert M. MacNamara Foundation 35The Marvin Foundation 36Charles N. Mathewson Foundation 36Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37MetLIfe Foundation 38Nevada Energy Foundation 42Nevada Humanities, Inc. 43The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. 46Wayne L. Prim Foundation 49The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation 53Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 55John Ben Snow Memorial Trust 55Charles H. Stout Foundation 58UBS Foundation U.S.A 59U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60Western States Arts Federation 63
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CancerThe Boyd Foundation 9Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37Parkinson Family Charitable Foundation 47Stillwater Foundation, Inc. 57UBS Foundation U.S.A 59
Charities/NonprofitsCommunity Foundation of Western Nevada 12Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation 16Kroger Co. Contributions Program 31MGM Mirage Voice Foundation 39Nevada Community Foundation, Inc. 42Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Inc. 46Terry Lee Wells Foundation 62
Children and Youth ServicesThe Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. 10The Brewer Foundation 10The Cord Foundation 13Ekstrom Family Foundation, Inc. 17Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation, Ltd 18John Shaw Field Foundation 19The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24The Humana Foundation, Inc. 26The Max James Family Foundation 28Marybeth M. Lamb Foundation, Inc. 31Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation 34Lied Foundation Trust 34Majestic Realty Foundation 35Charles N. Mathewson Foundation 36Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37The E.W. McKenzie Foundation 37NV Energy Foundation 42Reno Rodeo Foundation 51Sands Foundation 52Shelter Insurance Foundation 53Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 55U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60Terry Lee Wells Foundation 62The Williams Foundation 64
Children’s Camps and ClubsRobert R. Banks Foundation 7The Max James Family Foundation 28Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37Stillwater Foundation, Inc. 57
Christian ChurchesCarver Family Foundation 11The Melvin D. Close Charitable Foundation 12The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation 13Anthony W DeSio & Delores J DeSio Foundation 16DiRienzo Foundation, Inc. 16Frank and Victoria Fertitta Foundation, Ltd. 18R. Stephen and Dorothy M Heinrichs Foundation 25The Marvin Foundation 36Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37Parkinson Family Charitable Foundation 47Thomas A. Plein Foundation, Ltd. 48
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Schulman Family Foundation 53Stillwater Foundation, Inc. 57
Community and Neighborhood DevelopmentThe Allstate Foundation 5Andress Family Foundation 7Caesars Foundation 11The Draney Family Foundation 16Ekstrom Family Foundation, Inc. 17Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 21William H. and Mattie W. Harris Foundation 24The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24Koch Foundation, Inc. 31MetLife Foundation 38Nevada Women’s Fund 44William N. Pennington Foundation 47Reno Rodeo Foundation 51Sands Foundation 52John Ben Snow Memorial Trust 55UBS Foundation U.S.A 59U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60
D
DiversityThe Allstate Foundation 5IBM International Foundation 27Sands Foundation 52
Domestic ViolenceThe Allstate Foundation 5Verizon Foundation 61
E
Economically DisadvantagedMetLife Foundation 38Mount Wheeler C.A.R.E. Program 40
EducationThe Allstate Foundation 5American Honda Foundation 6Andress Family Foundation 7The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation 7The G.A. Binney Conservation Foundation Trust 9Albert & Elaine Borchard Foundation, Inc. 9The Boyd Foundation 9The Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. 10Carver Family Foundation 11The Melvin D. Close Charitable Foundation 12The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation 13The Cord Foundation 13Howard Cross Foundation, Inc. 14Amanda & Stacy Darling Memorial Foundation 14Joan and Laurence Davis Family Foundation 15Dermody Properties Foundation 15Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 21
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The Elias & Jody Ghanem Charitable Foundation 22William H. and Mattie W. Harris Foundation 24The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24IBM International Foundation 27Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation 28Just So Foundation 29Kampe Family Foundation 30Koch Foundation, Inc. 31Marybeth M. Lamb Foundation, Inc. 31The Landmark Foundation 32Lee Foundation 33Lied Foundation Trust 34Majestic Realty Foundation 35The Marnell Foundation 36The Marvin Foundation 36Leonard H. McIntosh Foundation 37The E.W. McKenzie Foundation 37The Melvin D. Close Charitable Foundation 12MetLIfe Foundation 38Mutual of America Foundation 40National Endowment for Financial Education 41The North Star Foundation, Inc. 45NV Energy Foundation 42William N. Pennington Foundation 47The PepsiCo Foundation Inc. 48Thomas A. Plein Foundation, Ltd. 48Wayne L. Prim Foundation 49Punta Mita Foundation 50Shelter Insurance Foundation 53The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation 53Siemens Foundation 53Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 55John Ben Snow Memorial Trust 55Charles H. Stout Foundation 58Toshiba America Foundation 58UBS Foundation U.S.A 59U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60Verizon Foundation 61E.L. Wiegand Foundation 63The Williams Foundation 64
Elderly ServicesCaesars Foundation 11Dermody Properties Foundation 15The Humana Foundation, Inc. 26Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation 34MetLIfe Foundation 38Special Assistance Fund for Energy 57
EmergencyFirst Responder Institute 20
EmploymentThe Allstate Foundation 5BNY Mellon Foundation, Inc. 10IBM International Foundation 27Shelter Insurance Foundation 53U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60
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Entrepreneurship/BusinessGeorgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 21Lee Foundation 33
EnvironmentBen and Jerry’s Foundation, Inc. 8The G.A. Binney Conservation Foundation Trust 9The Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. 10Caesars Foundation 11Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 21IBM International Foundation 27The Landmark Foundation 32Robert M. Lee Foundation 33The Marnell Foundation 36NV Energy Foundation 42The PepsiCo Foundation Inc. 48
F
Faith-Based ServicesThe Elias & Jody Ghanem Charitable Foundation 22Just So Foundation 29Koch Foundation, Inc. 31
Family ServicesMajestic Realty Foundation 35Parkinson Family Charitable Foundation 47Special Assistance Fund for Energy 57
H
Health and Medical CareDayna Lynn Ahern Foundation 5The Boyd Foundation 9The Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. 10The Brewer Foundation 10Howard Cross Foundation, Inc. 14The Sandra A. Daugherty Foundation 14Frank and Victoria Fertitta
Foundation, Ltd. 18First Hand Foundation 19The Foundation for Social Equity 21The Elias & Jody Ghanem Charitable Foundation 22The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24IBM International Foundation 27Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation 28Kampe Family Foundation 30Koch Foundation, Inc. 31Majestic Realty Foundation 35MetLIfe Foundation 38Miracle Flights for Kids 39Mutual of America Foundation 40The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. 46William N. Pennington Foundation 47The PepsiCo Foundation Inc. 48Thomas A. Plein Foundation, Ltd. 48Sands Foundation 52
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Schulman Family Foundation 53Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 55Stillwater Foundation, Inc. 57Charles H. Stout Foundation 58Verizon Foundation 61Terry Lee Wells Foundation 62WellPoint Foundation, Inc. 61E.L. Wiegand Foundation 63
HousingMetLIfe Foundation 38UBS Foundation U.S.A 59U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60
Human ServicesThe Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation 7Albert & Elaine Borchard Foundation, Inc. 9The Boyd Foundation 9The Brewer Foundation 10Howard Cross Foundation, Inc. 14Amanda & Stacy Darling Memorial Foundation 14The Fenton Foundation, Inc. 18Glickman Family Foundation 23The Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart Foundation 24IBM International Foundation 27The Max James Family Foundation 28Just So Foundation 29Koch Foundation, Inc. 31The Landmark Foundation 32Latham Foundation 32The Marvin Foundation 36The E.W. McKenzie Foundation 37The MENTOR Network Charitable Foundation, Inc. 37MetLIfe Foundation 38Mutual of America Foundation 40NV Energy Foundation 42Thomas A. Plein Foundation, Ltd. 48Wayne L. Prim Foundation 49Punta Mita Foundation 50The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation 53Special Assistance Fund for Energy 57Charles H. Stout Foundation 58The Trainor Foundation 59UBS Foundation U.S.A 59U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc. 60Stephen A. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn Foundation 64
J
Jewish OrganizationsThe Fenton Foundation, Inc. 18Glickman Family Foundation 23Mintz Family Foundation for Creative Jewish Education 39
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Leadership DevelopmentThe Landmark Foundation 32The Landmark Foundation 32
Legal ServicesRobert R. Banks Foundation 7Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, Inc. 8The Boyd Foundation 9John Shaw Field Foundation 19The Marvin Foundation 36
N
Native AmericansFirst Nations Development Institute 20
P
People with DisabilitiesNell J. Redfield Foundation 50Shelter Insurance Foundation 53John Ben Snow Memorial Trust 55
Pharmaceuticals for UnderprivilegedGeneNtech Access To Care Foundation 21Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. 28Lilly Cares Foundation, Inc. 34
R
RecreationAccess Fund 5The G.A. Binney Conservation Foundation Trust 9
ResearchThe Ellison Medical Foundation 18The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation 23Hirshberg Foundation 25IBM International Foundation 27The Jurassic Foundation Inc. 29Charles N. Mathewson Foundation 36The North Star Foundation, Inc. 45OneSight Research Foundation 45William N. Pennington Foundation 47Punta Mita Foundation 50Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement 51Russell Sage Foundation 51S.R.C. Education Alliance 56Stillwater Foundation, Inc. 57
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Safety PromotionThe Allstate Foundation 5Helen Close Charitable Foundation 12
Scholarships/FellowshipsOtto A. Huth Scholarship Fund 27Jessica Elizabeth Luttrell Scholarship Foundation 35The Poetry Foundation 49Warren & Ethyln Reed-Carson
Valley Lions Scholarship Foundation 50The Skadden Fellowship Foundation, Inc. 54State Farm Companies Foundation 57United Student Aid Funds, Inc. 60
Social ServicesThe Cord Foundation 13The Cord Foundation 13Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation 24Marybeth M. Lamb Foundation, Inc. 31Marybeth M. Lamb Foundation, Inc. 31Charles N. Mathewson Foundation 36Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 55The Williams Foundation 64
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VolunteerismNevada Volunteers 44State Farm Companies Foundation 57