Private foundation · EIN 36-6072793

The E L Cord Foundation

Accepts applications

Reno, NV

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202543149349100839
Total assets (EOY)$68,843,302
Grants paid$3,593,750
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed90
Giving in home state (NV)98%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K1
$5K–$25K55
$25K–$100K25
$100K+9

Smallest $3,500 · Largest $830,000

Geographic focus

NV
98%
CA
1%
OH
0%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,233,400$67,164,87488
2024$3,593,750$68,843,30290

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactTHE E L CORD FOUNDATION
Address6900 SO MCCARRAN BLVD STE 2060, RENO, NV, 89509
Phone7753230373
Form & materialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE HOME OFFICE. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS AS DESCRIBED IN THE "E. L. CORD FOUNDATION BROCHURE".
DeadlinesANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University Of Nevada Reno FoundationRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$830,000
First Tee Northern NevadaRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$350,000
Nevada Museum Of ArtRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$200,000
Pbs RenoRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$160,000
ArtownRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$100,000
Food Bank Of Northern NevadaSPARKS, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$100,000
Keep Memory AliveLAS VEGAS, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$100,000
National Automobile MuseumRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$100,000
Reno Philharmonic AssociationRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$100,000
Nevada Humane SocietyRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$75,000
Ava Ballet TheatreRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Boys And Girls Clubs Of ElkoELKO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Catholic Charities Of Northern NevadaRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Kenny Guinn Center For Policy PrioritiesRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Renown Health FoundationRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
The Solace TreeRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Unlv FoundationLAS VEGAS, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
Assistance League Reno-SparksRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$40,000
Northern Nevada Children'S Cancer FndnRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$40,000
Nevada Children'S FoundationCARSON CITY, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$35,000
Western Nevada College FoundationCARSON CITY, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$30,000
Washoe County School DistrictRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$27,000
Arts For All NevadaRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$25,000
Boy Scouts Of AmericaRENO, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$25,000
Boys & Girls Club Of Mason ValleyYERINGTON, NVGENERAL PURPOSE$25,000
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