Engelstad Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Engelstad Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $163,404 and the largest $21.0 million. 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$27.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$163,404
- Largest grant$21.0 million
- Assets$666 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $33.9 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 | $33.9 million | 67 | $885 million |
| 2024 | $27.2 million | 26 | $666 million |
How to apply
Engelstad Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Engelstad Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $21.2 million |
| Nevada | 19 | $4.7 million |
| California | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Nebraska | 2 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Daf Account | General operations | $21.0 million |
| Together California | General operations | $1.2 million |
| Spread the Word Nevada | General operations | $724,959 |
| The Animal Foundation | General operations | $600,000 |
| Ralph Engelstad Arena | General operations | $419,064 |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | General operations | $400,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | General operations | $396,000 |
| Eye Care 4 Kids | General operations | $375,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada | General operations | $350,000 |
| Hope for Prisoners Inc | General operations | $335,000 |
| Blind Center of Nevada Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| Las Vegas Collegiate Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| Opportunity 180 | General operations | $176,808 |
| Scholarship Solutions | General operations | $150,000 |
| Up to Study LLC | General operations | $150,000 |
| Goodie Two Shoes Foundation | General operations | $145,000 |
| Garrett Meriwether Foundation | General operations | $140,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | General operations | $100,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Las Vegas Rotary Club | General operations | $33,171 |
| St Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church | General operations | $10,400 |
| Educate Nevada Now | General operations | $10,000 |
| Grant A Gift Autism Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| D Williams Classic Car Restoration Program | General operations | $6,000 |
| Cooper Coons LTD | General operations | $1,155 |
| Nu Giving (Stephen Miller Scholarship) | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kris Engelstad
- Jeffrey Cooper
- Sean Engelstad
- Erin McGarry
- Betty Engelstad
Questions people ask
Does Engelstad Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engelstad Family Foundation give?
$27.2 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $163,404.
Who runs Engelstad Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kris Engelstad (Ceo/Trustee), Jeffrey Cooper (Cfo/Trustee), Sean Engelstad (Investment Director/Trustee) and Erin McGarry (Chief Granting Officer/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Engelstad Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.