Andre Agassi Foundation for Education
Preselected recipients only
Andre Agassi Foundation for Education is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $624,796. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$624,796
- Assets$122 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.5 million | 47 | $114 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 38 | $122 million |
How to apply
Andre Agassi Foundation for Education says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Andre Agassi Foundation for Education funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 22 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $624,796 |
| New York | 2 | $520,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $90,000 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $61,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Mind Body Medicine | Fy2024 - final payment for project activities | $624,796 |
| Democracy Prep | Fy2024 - operational support agassi campus | $500,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Fy2024 - general donation. | $500,000 |
| Green Our Planet | Fy2024 - grade 6-12 STEM 3rd payment. | $362,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas | Fy2024 - 4th (final) payment for agassi club capital | $250,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Fy2024 - scholarship grants | $250,000 |
| Twilight Springs Horse Sanctuary | Fy2024 - support for rehabilitation center | $250,000 |
| CURE4THEKIDS | Fy2024 - grant to purchase operational supplies | $150,000 |
| Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada | Fy2024 - to expand the resiliency justice. | $150,000 |
| Perichoresis | Fy2024 - general donation. | $100,000 |
| Wm Paul Young Initiative Inc | Fy2024 - general donation. | $90,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator | Fy2024 - grant for eight students | $68,000 |
| Earn to Learn | Fy2024 - csn scholarships | $60,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Fy2024 - support scholarship program. | $50,000 |
| Impact Nationals International Ministries | Fy2024 - general donation. | $50,000 |
| Three Square | Fy2024 - general donation. | $50,000 |
| The Nevada Independent | Fy2024 - presenting sponsors | $30,000 |
| Columbus Urban League | Fy2024 - empowerment sponsor | $25,000 |
| Council for A Better Nevada | Fy2024 - higher quality education initiative. | $25,000 |
| Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities | Fy2024 - fund education policy | $25,000 |
| Dri Research Foundation | Fy2024- inspire sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Fy2024 - men's lacrose donations. | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Fy2024 - general donation. | $20,000 |
| Team Luke Hope for Minds | Fy2024 - annual play for team | $20,000 |
| Educate Nevada Now | Fy2024 - diamond sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Southern California Tennis Association Foundation | Fy2024 - general donation. | $10,000 |
| Aaron Sanchez Impact Fund | Fy2024- event sponsor donations | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Las Vegas | Fy2024 - 20 girls to partcipate in 5k. | $5,541 |
| Bloom Academy | Fy2024 - general donation. | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Middle & High School | Fy2024 - maroon sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Kevin Albritton Memorial Fund | Fy2024 - event sponsor donations. | $5,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | Fy2024 - annual fundraiser for crisis center. | $5,000 |
| Positively Arts | Fy2024 - general donation. | $5,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Fy2024 - general donation. | $3,395 |
| Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas | Fy2024 - bronze sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Scholfield Middle School | Fy2024 - grant for basketball team | $2,500 |
| Tlod Starlight Chapter | Fy2024 - ruby sponship | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish | Fy2024 - general donation. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Pippenger
- Shawn Cable
- Stephanie Hightower
- Andre Agassi
- Steve Miller
Questions people ask
Does Andre Agassi Foundation for Education accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andre Agassi Foundation for Education give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Andre Agassi Foundation for Education?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Pippenger (Coo), Shawn Cable (Cfo), Stephanie Hightower (Trustee) and Andre Agassi (Chairman & Founder) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Andre Agassi Foundation for Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.