Ufc Foundation
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 86-1853067 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$838K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$197K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | UFC FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6650 S TORREY PINES DR, LAS VEGAS NV 89118 |
| Phone | 7025885520 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
33% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ocean Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Shaquille O'neal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Homeaid Hawai'i | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $28,170 |
| Maxx Crosby Foundation | Henderson, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Monday's After Dark | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coaching Charities | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wrestle Like a Girl | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Foundation | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Aoki Foundation | Encino, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Title Ix Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cure 4 the Kids Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Three Square Foodbank | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zo's Bravehearts Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hit the Books Mma | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| YMCA Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guardian Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| East Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Good Fight Foundation | Youngsville, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lvmpd Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Niaa Wrestling Championships | Sparks, NV | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Silver State Equality Institute | North Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Las Vegas Sun High School Awards | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Behind the Blue Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wise Lv | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Baby's Bounty | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Greater Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Center for Responsible Gaming | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| US Vets | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Nevada Blind Children's Foundation | Henderson, NV | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Gentleman's League | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dr Theodore a Atlas Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| City of Lemoore Cd - Back to School | Lemoore, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fighting for the Future Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alsac St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Bulls Charities | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nj Leep | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $512 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $837,682 | 56 |
| 2024 | $332,799 | 46 |
| 2023 | $358,003 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601769349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1853067
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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