While “’tis the season for giving” may have joined the ranks of cliché holiday sayings quite some time ago, the concept still resonates loud and clear with many Las Vegas businesses and organizations that work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for the metropolitan area’s 2 million-plus residents. Through efforts that range from offering various forms of assistance and support, to programs that empower less-fortunate individuals and families with the capabilities necessary to successfully engage in everyday life, to providing opportunities for educational and career advancement and success, philanthropy surely is alive and well in Las Vegas.
A Message from Howard Hughes Communities
Howard Hughes, developer of the Summerlin® master planned community, and its dynamic urban core of Downtown Summerlin®, is proud to sponsor for the 11th consecutive year, “In the Spirit of Giving,” a testament to philanthropy in Southern Nevada.
As we mark Summerlin’s 35th successful year in development, we are reminded that there is still much work to do to ensure the entire Las Vegas Valley continues to grow and thrive.
This year, Howard Hughes was particularly focused on helping nonprofits in the education, environmental, arts and childhood sectors, reflective of our own corporate values.
- We believe that access to a quality education is foundational to individual success and overall community wellbeing. That’s why we are proud supporters of the UNLV Foundation, After-School All-Stars, and the Summerlin Children’s Forum scholarship program.
- We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to protect natural and historical landmarks, to build sustainability into everything we do, and to teach students the value of growing their own food. That’s why we are proud supporters of Green Our Planet, Friends of Red Rock Canyon, and Nevadans for Cultural Preservation.
- We believe a robust network of community services improves the lives of those who need our help most. That’s why we are proud supporters of Nevada Partners, Inc., HELP of Southern Nevada, and the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE.
At Howard Hughes, we believe that giving back is a privilege and an obligation for those who have the ability.
We remain grateful to those who join us in giving - corporate partners, philanthropic foundations, individuals, and all who understand the power of collective commitment - to advance programs, initiatives and nonprofits that improve quality of life.
May the giving spirit of the holiday season carry us through the coming year.
Contact
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
1000 Scenic Loop Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89161
702-515-5366
info@friendsredrock.org
friendsredrock.org
Mission
For more than 40 years, Friends
of Red Rock Canyon’s mission has been to promote the preservation and enhancement of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area through volunteerism, philanthropy, and education.
We are the very first Friends
group in the BLM system nationwide! Each year, our dedicated volunteers contribute more than 10,000 hours of work to Red Rock Canyon. Our work includes trail maintenance, canyon clean up, graffiti removal, caring for the tortoise habitat, protecting native plants, and engaging with visitors at the Visitor Center information desk. Friends of Red Rock Canyon works to preserve these breathtaking public lands for future generations, and we welcome volunteers of all ages to be part of this tradition of care and preservation.
Contact
Summerlin® Children’s Forum
2115 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-791-4000
randy.ecklund@howardhughes.com
summerlin.com
Mission
The Summerlin® Children’s Forum (SCF) is a nonprofit organization established in 1997 by leaders of the Summerlin master-planned community and its developer,
Howard Hughes. The organization is dedicated to recognizing academic excellence. Since inception, the Summerlin Children’s Forum has provided college scholarships and school enrichment grants totaling more than $700,000. Today, Summerlin Children’s Forum is focused on its annual college scholarship program that is open
to all graduating high school seniors who reside in Summerlin.
Contact
UNLV Foundation
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 451006
Las Vegas,NV 89154-1006
702-895-3641
unlvfoundation@unlv.edu
unlv.edu/philanthropy
Mission
The UNLV Foundation raises and manages private funds for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. These funds help UNLV and its diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni advance community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, innovative programs, and clinical services. We also stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, promote health and enrich the cultural vitality of the community we serve. Through the UNLV Foundation every charitable dollar UNLV receives has an exponential impact, as it helps
us leverage UNLV’s most valuable skills – research, teaching and community service – for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Contact
Sallie Doebler, CEO
The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE
702-229-LIFE (5433)
info@mayorsfundlv.org
mayorsfundlv.org
Mission
The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE was established in 2017 as an independent nonprofit entity to provide a vehicle for corporations, foundations and philanthropists to support City of Las Vegas programs and initiatives that improve quality of life via public-private partnership. With a special focus on vulnerable populations in the City of Las Vegas in the areas of public arts, youth sports, youth and workforce development, and homelessness, the Fund addresses pervasive challenges via donations of cash, in-kind services and innovative ideas for solving critical challenges.
Governed by a diverse group of community leaders, the Mayor’s Fund is a public charity under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For information, visit MayorsFundLV.org
Contact
Green Our Planet
8020 S. Rainbow Boulevard
Suite 100-620
Las Vegas, NV 89139
702-624-8912
ciara@greenourplanet.org
greenourplanet.org
Mission
Green Our Planet teaches students to love and care for our planet in schools across the United States through comprehensive STEM school garden and hydroponics programs. We use gardening as a portal for understanding both life on Earth and our place in the universe.
Our programs utilize outdoor gardens and indoor hydroponic setups as living laboratories and experiential learning environments, sparking inspiration for future scientists, conservationists, farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs. Whether it's cultivating seeds in gardens or seeds of knowledge in young minds, Green Our Planet inspires growth across 44 states, spanning over 1,100 schools and impacting over 300,000 students. Our mission is to awaken students to the wonders of the universe - from the soil to the stars - in everything we do.
Contact
After-School All-Stars Las Vegas
8485 W. Sunset Rd., Suite 106
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702-259-1850
info@asaslv.org
Mission
After-School All-Stars Las Vegas provides free, enriching, high-quality, teacher-led after-school programs that keep children safe during the hours where they might otherwise find trouble, all while teaching them skills to help them succeed in school and life.
We believe every child deserves a time to shine, and for many, that time is after the school bell rings.
Contact
HELP of Southern Nevada
1640 East Flamingo Rd., #100
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-369-4357, info@helpsonv.orghelpsonv.org
Mission
HELP of Southern Nevada’s mission for more than 50 years is to assist families and individuals throughout the Valley, helping them overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources.
HELP of Southern Nevada has nine essential programs that are dedicated to their commitment to preventing and ending homelessness one youth, one individual and one family at a time. HELP’s programs include Behavioral Health Services, Homeless Response Teams, Family Housing Services, Holiday Assistance, Adult Housing Programs, Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, Weatherization and Workforce Services.
Supporting HELP and its programs, such as the Homeless Outreach Teams and Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, is to help bring people off the streets and into housing, providing them with necessary resources needed to survive. For additional details and to contribute to the fight to end homelessness, visit helpsonv.org
Contact
Nevadans for Cultural Preservation
7925 W. Russell Rd.
Box 400483
Las Vegas, NV 89140
702-466-3013
Contact@nvfcp.org
NVFCP.org
Mission
Nevadans for Cultural Preservation (NVFCP) promotes and participates in the preservation of Nevada’s archaeological and historic cultural sites through education, special projects, and partnerships. From petroglyph images carved into stone thousands of years ago to abandoned mining towns, NVFCP works to protect the places that connect us to our history.
Specializing in public education and interpretation, site management, and graffiti removal, NVFCP believes that education and participation in preservation activities are key to fostering responsible citizens that will continue to value and protect these cultural sites for the enjoyment and understanding of current and future generations.
Contact
Nevada Partners, Inc. (NPI)
690 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 844-8000
bhernandez@nevadapartners.org
nevadapartners.org
Mission
Nevada Partners’ mission is to build a healthy, sustainable community where all residents achieve their full potential through effective education, meaningful employment, safe and affordable housing, and vibrant civic and cultural engagement.
For 33 years, NPI has been a cornerstone of opportunity in the Historic Westside, empowering families through youth leadership, workforce readiness, housing and homeownership counseling, small business development, and entrepreneurship. Home to a STEM Center of Excellence and multiple community-based initiatives, Nevada Partners provides resources that transform lives and create generational impact. With the support of key partners, stakeholders, and community champions, we are lifting families up and building pathways to wealth.
Contact
4000 E. Charleston, Ste. 230
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-968-5000
Mission
UNLV Health, a non-profit organization, is the practice plan of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. The practice plan acts as a service to the community from multiple disciplines and provides opportunities for students to become doctors. Mojave Counseling is the behavioral health component of the practice plan providing comprehensive services to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness and children with severe emotional disturbances who are Medicaid eligible. Services include psychiatry, case management, therapy, day treatment, pharmacy, and primary care all under one roof. Mojave’s latest service is partnering with Ovation properties and others to provide supported housing to homeless and mentally ill individuals with services located in the apartment setting. This unique program puts us in the midst of the drive to find solutions to the intransigent problem of homeless, mentally ill service provision.
Contact
6021 S Fort Apache Rd, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148-5562
coordinatedliving.org
Mission
(“CLSN”) is a Nevada non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development of affordable housing so that low-income Nevada residents can live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing that promotes their health, security, happiness, individual growth, autonomy, choice and dignity. Since its formation in 2014, CLSN, Inc. has partnered with Ovation Contracting Inc. (“Ovation”) to develop thirteen affordable senior projects totaling 1,871 units. Thirteen of the projects are in operations, one is under construction with an expected opening in early 2023 and one began construction in November of 2022.
Coordinated Living of Southern Nevada is a Nevada non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development of affordable housing, so that low-income Nevada seniors can age in place in a setting that promotes individual control, autonomy, choice and dignity.
Contact
UNLV Foundation
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 451006
Las Vegas,NV 89154-1006
702-895-3641
unlvfoundation@unlv.edu
unlv.edu/philanthropy
Mission
The UNLV Foundation raises and manages private funds for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. These funds help UNLV and its diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni advance community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, innovative programs, and clinical services. We also stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, promote health and enrich the cultural vitality of the community we serve. Through the UNLV Foundation every charitable dollar UNLV receives has an exponential impact, as it helps
us leverage UNLV’s most valuable skills – research, teaching and community service – for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Contact
21 North Pecos Rd. Suite 106
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-997-3350
info@getoutdoorsnevada.org
Mission
Get Outdoors Nevada connects people to the outdoors by providing opportunities to experience, learn about, and care for our outdoor spaces. We provide environmental education programs for students and lifelong learners of all ages, especially those who face barriers to experiencing the outdoors.
From planting a native Mojave desert garden habitat or exploring public lands on a field trip, we deliver hands-on experiences in nature that will inspire Nevada’s next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Get Outdoors Nevada is more than a nonprofit. We’re a trusted connector between people and place. Join the community of over 35,000 volunteers we’ve brought together to support parks and trails across Southern Nevada and help with everything from removing trash to planting trees and building playgrounds. We work with all of Clark County's municipalities and serve as the official nonprofit partner of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Visit getoutdoorsnevada.com for upcoming volunteer events across the valley.
Contact
900 Las Vegas Blvd., North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-384-3466
dino@lvnhm.org
Mission
The Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum was established
in 1989 by a group of citizens who knew the community would benefit from the educational resources it could provide. After very humble beginnings, this private nonprofit museum is now a Smithsonian Affiliate, accredited with the American Alliance of Museums,
and is a federal and state repository for fossils and artifacts.
The Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum is on a mission to inspire a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, the sciences, and ourselves through educational exhibits, programming, and research and offers a global learning adventure for all ages.
Please visit lvnhm.org, follow on Facebook and LinkedIn at Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum and @lvsnhmuseum on Instagram.
Contact
Darcy Shepard, Associate Director
P.O. Box 9754
Reno, NV 89507
775-324-7667
darcy@nevadawilderness.org
Mission
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is dedicated to preserving all qualified Nevada public lands as wilderness, protecting all present and potential wilderness, informing the public about the values of and need for wilderness, and restoring and improving the management of wild lands.
The nonprofit cares for wild lands, wildlife, and wild people of Nevada through volunteer stewardship, public education, and advocacy. From maintaining backcountry hiking trails and monitoring hot springs to advocating for sound management and protection of Nevada’s irreplaceable public lands, the organization strives to keep Nevada wild. For information, visit friendsofnevadawilderness.com.
Contact
Ana Estrada, Executive Director
Ana@trf.org
trf.org
Mission
The Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF) is dedicated to strengthening families facing the unimaginable challenges of pediatric cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support by offering grants that cover essential non-medical expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, and basic needs. We believe no family should have to choose between treatment and survival.
Beyond financial assistance, TRF walks alongside families with compassion, community, and resources that ease the burden of a diagnosis. We collaborate with hospitals, social workers, and supporters to ensure families feel seen, supported, and empowered during their journey.
To learn more or get involved, visit trf.org and discover the many ways you can help bring hope and relief to families in need.
Contact
Wendi Schweigart,
Founder & President
702-595-7027
wendi@projectmarilyn.com
projectmarilyn.com
Mission
Project Marilyn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Nevada committed to ending period poverty, an often-overlooked issue.
Two in five women can’t afford period supplies every year due to lack of income, and one in four girls across the U.S. miss school each year because they lack access to these essential products.
Period supplies are not a luxury; they are a necessity.
Our mission is to meet this need with dignity and compassion, ensuring no one is held back by their period.
Project Marilyn is working to remove barriers to education, work, and daily life by ensuring everyone has the period supplies they need.
Everyone deserves access to period supplies, and together, we can make that a reality. PERIOD.To learn more please visit: projectmarilyn.com
Contact
Chris Salas, Founder & President
Instagram: @ability_center_nv
Facebook: The Ability Center
of Southern Nevada
702-525-8453
abilitycenternv.org
chris@abilitycenternv.org
Mission
The Ability Center of Southern Nevada is the first and only gym in Nevada 100% dedicated to individuals with special needs. With a mission to Empower Ability to Enhance Well-Being, The Ability Center makes fitness accessible through over 1,200 adaptive classes each year—all free of charge. Programs include 1:1 adaptive fitness, small group training, cheerleading, family yoga, and Friday Night Fitness. Beyond exercise, The Ability Center fosters community through social programs like sports camps, themed dances, and holiday celebrations. Serving over 75 members—65% under 18 and primarily individuals with Autism, Down syndrome, and other disabilities—The Ability Center is expanding with a second location opening at Betty’s Village North in 2026, continuing its vision of inclusion, empowerment, and lifelong health.
Contact
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89012
702-707-2665
hendersonlibraries.com
Mission
The mission of Henderson Libraries is to imagine possibilities, discover opportunities, and connect with our community.
For more than 80 years, Henderson Libraries has been a place where our community comes together. We’re about more than books — we’re about ideas, connection, and discovery. There’s something here for everyone – storytimes, programs for teens and adults, technology help, and partnerships that bring important services to our neighbors.
Our libraries are spaces where curiosity sparks, friendships form, and everyone has a chance to learn and grow. With your support, we can continue to expand programs, improve access, and create experiences that make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Join us in shaping the next chapter of Henderson Libraries. Learn more: hendersonlibraries.com/donations
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Contact
821 N. Mojave Rd.
Las Vegas , NV 89101
702-642-7070
boystown.org/nevada
paula.lawrence@boystown.org
Mission
Boys Town Nevada is a trusted resource for children, caregivers, and families facing crisis and instability. Nevada ranks last in youth mental health resources, making our work urgent and essential. Last year, we impacted more than 36,000 lives through evidence-based services including in-home family support, school-based programs, and our Behavioral Health Clinic. The clinic provides professional assessments and treatment for children with emotional and behavioral challenges, such as ADHD and Autism. These proven interventions help children succeed and often prevent involvement with the juvenile justice system. We work closely with caregivers, including parents, grandparents, and guardians, to ensure children receive the support they need. Through collaboration with nonprofits, county agencies, and state organizations, we help build a more resilient and compassionate Nevada. Your support helps protect children, strengthen families, and create lasting change. Together, we can help every child thrive.
Sponsored By
Contact
Roseman University of Health Sciences Office of Philanthropy
& Alumni Relations
702-968-5686
giving@roseman.edu
roseman.edu/give
Mission
Roseman University College of Medicine has opened doors for the next generation of physicians. Our inaugural class of 64 MD students began in July of 2025, representing the future of healthcare in Nevada and beyond. Many of these talented students rely on scholarship support to pursue their dream of becoming physicians and serving our communities. By giving to Roseman’s College of Medicine Scholarship Fund, you help ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of training compassionate, highly skilled doctors who will elevate healthcare for all. Together, we can transform education and reimagine healthcare for our region.
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Contact
Nevada Child Seekers
6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Bld. L-180
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-458-7009
NevadaChildSeekers.org
Mission
“ABDUCTION”
"MISSING"
"RUNAWAY"
When a child goes missing, fear and helplessness overwhelm families. In Nevada, Nevada Child Seekers is the beacon of hope they turn to. For nearly 40 years, this nonprofit has worked tirelessly to reunite missing children with their families, driven by a dedicated team and a passionate community. Nevada Child Seekers isn’t just an organization; it’s a family committed to protecting Nevada’s children. Powered by volunteers, donors, and partners, they create a network of hope, proving that when a community unites, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. Their work saves lives.
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Contact
821 N. Mojave Rd.
Las Vegas , NV 89101
702-642-7070
boystown.org/nevada
paula.lawrence@boystown.org
Mission
Boys Town Nevada is a trusted resource for children, caregivers, and families facing crisis and instability. Nevada ranks last in youth mental health resources, making our work urgent and essential. Last year, we impacted more than 36,000 lives through evidence-based services including in-home family support, school-based programs, and our Behavioral Health Clinic. The clinic provides professional assessments and treatment for children with emotional and behavioral challenges, such as ADHD and Autism. These proven interventions help children succeed and often prevent involvement with the juvenile justice system. We work closely with caregivers, including parents, grandparents, and guardians, to ensure children receive the support they need. Through collaboration with nonprofits, county agencies, and state organizations, we help build a more resilient and compassionate Nevada. Your support helps protect children, strengthen families, and create lasting change. Together, we can help every child thrive.
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