Higher Education Grant Funders in Nevada
231 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Nevada nonprofits in recent years, together directing $382.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 231 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Nevada
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Nevada giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Nevada | $219.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Nevada | $82.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | Dinosaurs and Roses | Nevada | $9.9M | 150 | 2022 |
| 4 | Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation | Nevada | $6.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | The George W Gillemot Foundation | Nevada | $4.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Nell J Redfield Foundation | Nevada | $4.3M | 40 | 2024 |
| 7 | Western Nevada College Foundation | Nevada | $3.9M | 7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Windsong Trust | California | $3.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 9 | Unlv Rebel Football Foundation | Nevada | $3.0M | 10 | 2025 |
| 10 | Education Fund of Northern Nevada | Nevada | $2.5M | 41 | 2024 |
| 11 | Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat | Nevada | $2.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 12 | Cohen Philip Scholarship Tr Bo Unlv | Michigan | $1.9M | 5 | 2023 |
| 13 | Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation | Nevada | $1.8M | 22 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation | Nevada | $1.7M | 5 | 2019 |
| 15 | The Doyle Foundation Inc | California | $1.6M | 735 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Nevada — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 231 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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