Nearly nine in ten Nevada organizations make philanthropic donations or social investments, according to the 2026 Nevada Corporate Giving Report, unveiled at the Moonridge Foundation’s Philanthropy Leaders Summit on September 23.
Commissioned by Moonridge Group and developed with the Nevada Corporate Giving Council and Applied Analysis, the report surveyed Nevada organizations from May through August 2026. Key findings include:
- Giving is nearly universal. 89.1% of participating organizations make cash or in-kind donations. Among organizations with 250 or more Nevada employees, the rate is 100%.
- Education leads funding priorities. Education has been the top funding focus for more than a decade — 28% ranked it No. 1, and more than three-quarters included it in their top five. Community initiatives, workforce development, children, food insecurity, and affordable housing rounded out the top priorities.
- Community needs drive decisions. 92.3% said community needs influence their giving, followed by executive preferences (64.1%) and employee preferences (53.8%).
- Volunteerism is growing. 75% of participating organizations sponsor community service days, and 58.3% offer paid time off for independent volunteering.
- AI could reshape philanthropy. The report flags rapid growth in Nevada’s technology and data-center economy as a potential new source of philanthropic capital for nonprofits positioned to demonstrate impact.
“By sharing what businesses are prioritizing and what’s driving their decisions, we can build stronger partnerships and direct resources where they can do the most good in Nevada,” said Julie Murray, Moonridge Foundation President.
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