NV Energy Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NV Energy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.2 million in 207 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants207
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $2.9 million | 191 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 218 | $29.8 million |
| 2025 | $4.2 million | 207 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
NV Energy Charitable 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 NV Energy Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 196 | $4.2 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $12,900 |
| Utah | 2 | $12,100 |
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,750 |
| California | 2 | $700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $350 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $350 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southern Nevada | REACH Program Support | $500,000 |
| United Way of Northern Nevada & the Sierra | Employee Giving Matching Gift | $448,442 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network (TEON) - Protecting the Jewel of the Sierra | $250,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Employee Giving Matching Gift | $243,484 |
| Three Square | Three Square Emergency Response | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | America 250 Nevada | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | FBNN Emergency Response | $100,000 |
| Rebuilding Together So Nevada | Merlayne Affordable Rental Project | $100,000 |
| The Public Education Foundation | Public Education Foundation's Scholarship Plus | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Marzen House | Marzenville: Museum Heritage Electricity Project | $75,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation | Feeding Their Dreams | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Atwood Preserve Science Support | $75,000 |
| Three Square | 2025 Bag Childhood Hunger Campaign | $75,000 |
| Walker River Paiute Tribe | Little League Ballfield | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Nevada | Future Ready: Skills and Opportunities for K-12 Youth | $70,000 |
| HELP of Southern Nevada | Shannon West Homeless Youth Center | $70,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Annual Corporate Contribution | $54,000 |
| Latin Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Otto Merida DocuFilm | $50,000 |
| LGBTQIA Community Center of S Nevada Inc | Caf Connect to Permanency | $50,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Powerful Partner Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | Fire Smart Pilot Home Hardening Fund | $50,000 |
| UNLV Foundation | UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner | $50,000 |
| Western Folklife Center | 40th and 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering | $50,000 |
| Western Nevada College Foundation | Commercial Driver's License Program | $50,000 |
| Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful | Raise the River & Christmas Tree Recycling | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Powerful Partner Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Green Vibe World | GreenVibe Defensible Space Pilot | $26,000 |
| Air Force Association | 2025 Aviation Nation Women in Aviation | $25,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Business | Powering Nevada's Nonprofits: A Rural Capacity Building Initiative | $25,000 |
| Latin Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Lithium Summit | $25,000 |
| Nevada Outdoor School | NOS 2026 Youth Focused Programs | $25,000 |
| Nevada Women's Fund | Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship & Event Support | $25,000 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Take Pride in HIPES Cocktail Party Event | $25,000 |
| Olympia Companies SH Charitable Fdn | Governor's Black Tie | $25,000 |
| Southern Nevada Trades High School | SNTHS Work Based Learning Program | $25,000 |
| The Public Education Foundation | 2025 Evening of Excellence Starlight Awards | $25,000 |
| Truckee Meadows CommCollege Foundation | Summer Bridge 2026 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Northern Nevada& the Sierra | Annual Corporate Contribution | $24,000 |
| Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Launchpad and I CAN BE Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Jobs for Nevada's Graduates Inc | Powering Success for Nevada's Youth | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tony F Sanchez III
- Lisa Harris
- Michael Behrens
- Adrian Cacuci
- Ryan L Bellows
- Brandon Barkuff
- Marie K Steele
Questions people ask
Does NV Energy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NV Energy Charitable Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2025, across 207 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs NV Energy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tony F Sanchez III (Chair/Director), Lisa Harris (Secretary), Michael Behrens (Treasurer) and Adrian Cacuci (Assistant Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does NV Energy Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.