Carrera-Joffe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carrera-Joffe Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $436,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $43,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$436,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$43,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $438,300 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,875 | 4 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $438,300 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $436,000 | 6 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Carrera-Joffe Foundation 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.
What Carrera-Joffe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $284,000 |
| Nevada | 4 | $152,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation | Educational support | $250,000 |
| University of Las Vegas NV Foundati | The UNLV Foundation is an IRS Code 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks and manages gifts to the university. It was founded in November 1981 to coordinate all private giving for UNLV. The Foundation solicits, receives, and administers gifts and financial resources from private sources for the benefit of all programs of the university. Gifts to UNLV through the Foundation each year provide scholarships, research facilities, equipment, and other enhancements that improve the quality of higher education. | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas | Scholarships | $47,000 |
| Faith Lutheran High School | Support tuition program to assist students that lack financial resources. | $40,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Establishes Scholarship Programs for Children that Lack Financial Resources but have a high degree of apptitude. | $34,000 |
| The Smith Center for the performing | From its very beginning, The Smith Center was envisioned as a world-class performing arts center that would develop and present the best and brightest in a broad range of first-rate programming and unite the residents of our community. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Carrera
- Philip M Joffe
Questions people ask
Does Carrera-Joffe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carrera-Joffe Foundation give?
$436,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $43,500.
Who runs Carrera-Joffe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Carrera (President) and Philip M Joffe (Cfo).
What does Carrera-Joffe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.