Engelstad Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 80-6008137 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$27.3M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$666.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,171 and $396,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Daf Account | New York, NY | General operations | $21,042,556 |
| Together California | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $1,200,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $724,959 |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $600,000 |
| Ralph Engelstad Arena | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $419,064 |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Henderson, NV | General operations | $400,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $396,000 |
| Eye Care 4 Kids | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $375,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $350,000 |
| Hope for Prisoners Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $335,000 |
| Blind Center of Nevada Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $250,000 |
| Las Vegas Collegiate Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $200,000 |
| Opportunity 180 | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $176,808 |
| Scholarship Solutions | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $150,000 |
| Up to Study LLC | New York, NY | General operations | $150,000 |
| Goodie Two Shoes Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $145,000 |
| Garrett Meriwether Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $140,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Omaha, NE | General operations | $100,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General operations | $50,000 |
| Las Vegas Rotary Club | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $33,171 |
| St Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $10,400 |
| Educate Nevada Now | North Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $10,000 |
| Grant a Gift Autism Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $10,000 |
| D Williams Classic Car Restoration Program | Salinas, CA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Cooper Coons Ltd | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $1,155 |
| Nu Giving (Stephen Miller Scholarship) | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,276,113 | 26 |
| 2023 | $33,909,114 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-6008137
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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