Private foundation · Reno, NV

Nv Energy Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $10K $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
238
Repeat grantees
126
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNone for charitable organizations.
ContactLisa Harris · 7758343067
MaterialsNo form required 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.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Lisa Harris
Secretary
$21K
Ryan L Bellows
Director
$2K
Brandon Barkuff
General Counsel
Tony F Sanchez III
Director
Douglas a Cannon
Chair
Adrian Cacuci
Assistant Treasurer
Marie K Steele
Director
Michael Behrens
Treasurer
Carolyn Barbash
Director
$1K
Kimberley Hopps
Assistant Treasurer
Michael Cole
Treasurer

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
16.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
985
Total grants awarded
$17.6M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$500K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$5.0M
218 grants
2023
$3.0M
191 grants
2022
$2.8M
237 grants
2021
$3.8M
187 grants
2020
$3.0M
152 grants

Top recipients

United Way of So Nevada
14 grants · NV
$1.3M
Unlv Foundation
12 grants · NV
$955K
United Way of No Nevada & the Sierra
13 grants · NV
$640K
2 grants · NV · ≈ likely match
$600K
The Public Education Foundation
11 grants · NV
$507K
United Way of Southern Nevada - Project Reach
1 grant · NV
$500K
United Way of Southern Nevada- Proj Reach
1 grant · NV
$500K
3 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$328K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$315K
5 grants · NV · ≈ likely match
$285K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

United Way of So Nevada
Project REACH
NV · TY 2024
$500K
United Way of No Nevada & the Sierra
Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE)
NV · TY 2024
$350K
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Legal Aid Center Advocacy & Justice Complex Capital Campaign
NV · TY 2024
$250K
Nevada State College Foundation
Building a Stronger Workforce in Southern Nevada
NV · TY 2024
$250K
Tahoe Fund
Smartest Forest Fund Partnership
CA · TY 2024
$250K
Fallon Paiute-shoshone Tribe
Stepping Stones Emergency Youth Shelter
NV · TY 2024
$250K
The Public Education Foundation
Evening of Excellence Starlight Awards
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Help of Southern Nevada
Shannon West Homeless Youth Center
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Unlv Foundation
Bonnie & Richard Bryan Endowment in Public History
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Unlocking Tribal Clean Energy Opportunities in Nevada
NV · TY 2024
$100K
The Just One Project
Food for All Program
NV · TY 2024
$86K
United Way of So Nevada
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$76K
Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program
Dollars for Doers
NV · TY 2024
$75K
University of Nevada Reno Foundation
Global Water Center Early Career Women in Science Initiative
NV · TY 2024
$75K
Three Square
Bag Childhood Hunger Campaign
NV · TY 2024
$75K
Communities in Schools of Nevada
Wraparound Support for Underserved K-12 Students
NV · TY 2024
$70K
The Nevada Independent
Indy Talks and IndyFest
NV · TY 2024
$60K
The Igloo
The Igloo Rink & Rec Center Project
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Nevada Outdoor School
Outdoor Educational Program Support
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Serving Our Kids Foundation
Feeding Their Dreams
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Western Nevada College Foundation
The Hub: Community, Career and Employer Service Center
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Public Education Foundation
Cheyenne High School Senior Night Trip
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Tech Impact
Workforce Training & Employment Assistance Programs
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation P'ship
Conserving Wildlife Corridors and Connectivity in Nevada
DC · TY 2024
$50K
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Core Food Distribution Program & MLK Day of Service
NV · TY 2024
$50K
United Way of So Nevada
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$45K
United Way of So Nevada
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$43K
United Way of No Nevada & the Sierra
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$36K
Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc
Corporate Work Study Program
NV · TY 2024
$34K
Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc
Program Support - Food Bags
NV · TY 2024
$34K
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
Christmas Tree Recycling Program & Raise the River Sponsorship
NV · TY 2024
$33K
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Powerful Partnership Scholarships
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Sparks Fire Department Inc
W Reg Firefighter Challenge/Pancake Breakfast/Holiday w/a Hero
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Dollars for Doers
NV · TY 2024
$30K
United Way of No Nevada & the Sierra
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$27K
Truckee Meadows Commcollege Foundation
Success First - Summer Bridge Program - 2024
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Lgbtqia Community Center of S Nevada Inc
Youth Programming
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
JA Inspiration Center:A Monumental Leap in Preparing At-Risk Youth
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Northern Nevada Hopes
The Jerry Smith Community Wellness Center
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Education Alliance of Washoe County
Caring for Classrooms
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Truckee Meadows Commcollege Foundation
Success First - Summer Bridge Program - 2024
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Children's Cabinet Inc
The Children's Cabinet Market
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services Inc
Winnemucca Police Department Generator Project
NV · TY 2024
$25K
The Public Education Foundation
Evening of Excellence Starlight Awards
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Community Foundation of Western Nevada
City of Reno Charitable Foundation - ReLeaf Reno
NV · TY 2024
$25K
United Way of No Nevada & the Sierra
Employee Giving Match
NV · TY 2024
$21K
Western Nevada College Foundation
The Hub: Community, Career and Employer Service Center
NV · TY 2024
$20K
Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Community Data and Storytelling Initiative
NV · TY 2024
$20K
Nevada Women's Fund
Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship & Event Support
NV · TY 2024
$20K
United Service Organization (uso)
USO Military and Family Programs in Nevada
NV · TY 2024
$18K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.