Private foundation · EIN 88-0244735

Nv Energy Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications Matching-gift program Most grants match employee donations; usually not open to 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 202501349349100225
Total assets (EOY)$29,763,406
Grants paid$5,025,813
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed218
Giving in home state (NV)93%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K61
$5K–$25K112
$25K–$100K35
$100K+10

Smallest $350 · Largest $500,000

Geographic focus

NV
93%
CA
5%
DC
1%
UT
0%
AZ
0%
CO
0%
NJ
0%

Common purposes

dollarsdoersnevadayouthfoodcentercommunitycorporateprojectemployeegivingmatchscholarshipcontributionfamily

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,927,275$33,071,128191
2024$5,025,813$29,763,406218

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

How to apply

ContactLisa Harris
AddressPO Box 10100, Reno, NV, 89520
Phone7758343067
Form & materialsNo form required for charitable organizations.
DeadlinesNone for charitable organizations.
RestrictionsThe organization provides grants to qualified charitable organizations located within the service are of Nevada Power Company D/B/A NV Energy and Sierra Pacific Power Company D/B/A NV Energy. The organization will make contributions only to qualified public charities, and not individuals.

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

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
United Way Of So NevadaLas Vegas, NVProject REACH$500,000
United Way Of No Nevada & The SierraReno, NVSpecial Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE)$350,000
Nevada State College FoundationHenderson, NVBuilding a Stronger Workforce in Southern Nevada$250,000
Legal Aid Center Of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVLegal Aid Center Advocacy & Justice Complex Capital Campaign$250,000
Tahoe FundTahoe City, CASmartest Forest Fund Partnership$250,000
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone TribeFallon, NVStepping Stones Emergency Youth Shelter$250,000
Unlv FoundationLas Vegas, NVBonnie & Richard Bryan Endowment in Public History$100,000
Nevada Clean Energy FundReno, NVUnlocking Tribal Clean Energy Opportunities in Nevada$100,000
Help Of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVShannon West Homeless Youth Center$100,000
The Public Education FoundationLas Vegas, NVEvening of Excellence Starlight Awards$100,000
The Just One ProjectLas Vegas, NVFood for All Program$86,174
United Way Of So NevadaLas Vegas, NVEmployee Giving Match$75,774
University Of Nevada Reno FoundationReno, NVGlobal Water Center Early Career Women in Science Initiative$75,000
Three SquareLas Vegas, NVBag Childhood Hunger Campaign$75,000
Sky Tavern Junior Ski ProgramReno, NVDollars for Doers$75,000
Communities In Schools Of NevadaLas Vegas, NVWraparound Support for Underserved K-12 Students$70,000
The Nevada IndependentLas Vegas, NVIndy Talks and IndyFest$60,000
The IglooElko, NVThe Igloo Rink & Rec Center Project$50,000
Public Education FoundationLas Vegas, NVCheyenne High School Senior Night Trip$50,000
Serving Our Kids FoundationHenderson, NVFeeding Their Dreams$50,000
Western Nevada College FoundationCarson City, NVThe Hub: Community, Career and Employer Service Center$50,000
Tech ImpactLas Vegas, NVWorkforce Training & Employment Assistance Programs$50,000
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation P'ShipWashington, DCConserving Wildlife Corridors and Connectivity in Nevada$50,000
Nevada Outdoor SchoolWinnemucca, NVOutdoor Educational Program Support$50,000
Food Bank Of Northern NevadaSparks, NVCore Food Distribution Program & MLK Day of Service$50,000
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