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Who funds United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra?

Reno, Nevada · EIN 880059327

6 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra in Reno, Nevada totaling $750,759 across 8 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was NV Energy Charitable Foundation, with $487,442.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
NV Energy Charitable Foundation
Nevada · 2025
Employee Giving Matching Gift3$487,442
Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe)
Nevada · 2024
Complement state and federal energy aid programs1$245,000
Wells Fargo Foundation
Minnesota · 2025
UWNNS General Operating Support1$10,000
Strengthen Our Community Foundation
Nevada · 2025
Nv ready! Pre-k enrollment campaign1$5,000
Baker Hughes Foundation
Texas · 2024
General support1$3,250
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$67

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Who funds United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra?

NV Energy Charitable Foundation, Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe), Wells Fargo Foundation, Strengthen Our Community Foundation and Baker Hughes Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra get from foundations?

$750,759 in 8 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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