COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
65-1194930
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Regional Funder
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
65-1194930
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Regional Funder
Mission Statement
The Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial was formed in 2003 to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement activities associated with the city's centennial anniversary from its founding in 1905. The Commission continues to be in operation, serving as a board that awards grants to applicants that are intended to encourage preservation of the city's history. Funding is provided to facilitate the education, commemoration, preservation and enhancement of historic resources in Las Vegas.
Cause Areas
1
Commemorations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTSIDE SCHOOL ALUMNI FOUNDATION
$1.5M
11%
THE NEON MUSEUM
$866.3K
6%
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
$779.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$23.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL?
No. COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL give?
COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Connecticut, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL make each year?
In 2024, COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL fund recently?
In 2024, COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTSIDE SCHOOL ALUMNI FOUNDATION, THE NEON MUSEUM, and Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL?
COMMISSION FOR THE LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.