The E L Cord Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 36-6072793 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$79.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE E L CORD FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6900 SO MCCARRAN BLVD STE 2060, RENO NV 89509 |
| Phone | 7753230373 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS 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". |
| Deadlines | ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $830,000 |
| First Tee Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Pbs Reno | Reno, NV | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Artown | Reno, NV | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $100,000 |
| National Automobile Museum | Reno, NV | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society | Reno, NV | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Ava Ballet Theatre | Reno, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko | Elko, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities | Reno, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Solace Tree | Reno, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Assistance League Reno-Sparks | Reno, NV | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Fndn | Reno, NV | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Nevada Children's Foundation | Carson City, NV | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Western Nevada College Foundation | Carson City, NV | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Arts for All Nevada | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley | Yerington, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada | Carson City, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Bps Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| House Calls | Fernley, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nevada News Bureau Inc | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nevada Women's Fund | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| North Valleys High School | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Reno Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The National Judicial College | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Veterans Guest House | Reno, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cast Hope | Chico, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Marvin Picollo School | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mtoyosc | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail | Carson City, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary School | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Dilworth Middle School | Sparks, NV | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Northern California Pga Foundation | Vacaville, CA | General purpose | $17,000 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission | Reno, NV | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Amplify Life | Sparks, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of No Nev | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Community Chest Inc | Virginia City, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Horizon Hospice | Elko, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | Incline Village, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Life Is Worth It | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Ballet | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Access to Healthcare Network | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Education Alliance of Washoe County | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fred Alexander Clinic | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,593,750 | 90 |
| 2023 | $3,233,400 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349100839
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6072793
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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