Ufc Foundation
Accepts applications
Ufc Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $837,682 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $8,250 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$837,682
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$8,250
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$196,871
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $332,799 the year before.
63% 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 | $358,003 | 27 | $269,579 |
| 2024 | $332,799 | 46 | $116,328 |
| 2025 | $837,682 | 56 | $196,871 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ufc Foundation 6650 S Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 588-5520 |
What Ufc Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 37 | $448,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 5 | $47,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $28,170 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15,500 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4OCEAN Foundation | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Shaquille O'Neal Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Homeaid Hawai'i | Unrestricted | $28,170 |
| Maxx Crosby Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Monday's After Dark | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coaching Charities | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wrestle Like A Girl | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Aoki Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools Nevada | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Title IX Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cure 4 the Kids Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Three Square Foodbank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zo's Bravehearts Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hit the Books Mma | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| YMCA Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guardian Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| East Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Good Fight Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| LVMPD Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Niaa Wrestling Championships | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Silver State Equality Institute | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Las Vegas Sun High School Awards | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Behind the Blue Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wise LV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Baby's Bounty | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation of Las Vegas | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Epstein
- Shane Kapral
- Frank Lamicella
- Chris Bellitti
- Brian Smith
Questions people ask
Does Ufc Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ufc Foundation give?
$837,682 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $8,250.
Who runs Ufc Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Epstein (President), Shane Kapral (Treasurer), Frank Lamicella (Secretary) and Chris Bellitti (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ufc Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and international.