Funding search · EIN 651194930 · Las Vegas, NV

Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial

Name: Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial grants, 2021–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

53
grants reported: $7.1M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $135,835
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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5 grants matching “signed” · $903,462

$200,000
Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Planning and running of the "duck duck shed: celebrating las vegas architecture, de-sign, and culture 2024".
$200,000
Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
planning and running of the "Duck Duck Shed: Celebrating Las Vegas Architecture, De-sign, and Culture 2024"
$99,000
Las Vegas Apartments Llc · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
Costs associated with the restoration of the Safari Motel Sign
$240,418
City of Las Vegas Scenic Bywayrummel Motelpar-a-Dice Signs · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for the refurbishment and installation of two neon signs.
$164,044
City of Las Vegas Scenic Bywaysigns On Sticks Fun City Motel Sign · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for the refurbishment and installation of two neon signs.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

City of Las Vegas4 grants · $720,967
Boyd Productions Llc1 grant · $660,962
The City of Las Vegas the Early Years (1940s & 1950s) Boyd Productions2 grants · $423,125
City of Las Vegas2 grants · $330,000
Boyd Productions Llc2 grants · $306,738
Neon Museum2 grants · $272,224
Mob Museum Documentary2 grants · $264,100
City of Las Vegas Scenic Bywayrummel Motelpar-a-Dice Signs1 grant · $240,418
Nevada Preservation Foundation3 grants · $240,178
Slicktion Culture Productions1 grant · $227,084

Giving over time

$1.1M

2021

$1.7M

2022

$2.1M

2023

$2.1M

2024

Grant history

All 53 reported grants, largest first.

$660,962
Boyd Productions Llc · West Hartford, CT · 2024
Funding granted hire boyd productions to produce the part vii through part x of the documentary film series, the city of las vegas, covering the years 1970-2005.
$357,587
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with digitizing historical material stored at the city's Archives and Records Center (ARC).
$258,896
The City of Las Vegas the Early Years (1940s & 1950s) Boyd Productions · West Hartford, CT · 2021
Costs associated with producing Part 4 and Part 5 of the documentary film series "The City of Las Vegas."
$240,418
City of Las Vegas Scenic Bywayrummel Motelpar-a-Dice Signs · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for the refurbishment and installation of two neon signs.
$227,084
Slicktion Culture Productions · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of black Las Vegas and the Historic Westside and the impact of local and national events on the community.
$225,000
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
HPC funding
$215,667
Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
missing - KCEP Radio Documentary
$200,000
Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Planning and running of the "duck duck shed: celebrating las vegas architecture, de-sign, and culture 2024".
$200,000
Plaza Hotel & Casino · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with the production of the las vegas days rodeo.
$200,000
Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
planning and running of the "Duck Duck Shed: Celebrating Las Vegas Architecture, De-sign, and Culture 2024"
$200,000
Plaza Hotel & Casino · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
Costs associated with the production of the 2023 Las Vegas Days Rodeo
$200,000
Las Vegas Days Rodeo 2022 Plaza Hotel · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with the production of the 2022 Las Vegas Days Rodeo.
$180,000
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Contribution as determined by the centennial operating agreement.
$177,456
Nevada Preservation Foundation Home History 2023 · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for the multi-day event program called "Home + History Las Vegas."
$175,963
Las Vegas Days Rodeo Plaza Hotel · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with the production of the Las Vegas Days Rodeo.
$174,938
Boyd Productions Llc · West Hartford, CT · 2023
Funding granted hire Boyd Productions to produce the 6th installment of the documentary about Las Vegas 1960-1969
$174,195
Slicktion Culture Productions Llc · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with the production of a historical documentary film highlighting the history of famous african-american architect paul revere williams and his work and achievements in las vegas.
$168,277
Heather Caputo Productions · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of helldorado days in las vegas.
$168,020
Nevada Preservation Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
planning and running of the Home + History 2025, 2026, and 2027 events
$165,168
Neon Musuem Duck Duck Shed (2022) · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated for the planning and running of the "2022 Duck Duck Shed: Celebrating Las Vegas Architecture, Design, and Culture" four-day event
$164,229
The City of Las Vegas the Early Years (1940s & 1950s) Boyd Productions · West Hartford, CT · 2022
Costs associated with producing Part 4 and Part 5 of the documentary film series "The City of Las Vegas."
$164,044
City of Las Vegas Scenic Bywaysigns On Sticks Fun City Motel Sign · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for the refurbishment and installation of two neon signs.
$154,438
Heather Caputo Productions · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of Helldorado Days in Las Vegas
$150,000
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Hpc funding.
$140,189
Nevada Preservation Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Planning and running of the home + history event.
$137,329
Mob Museum Documentary · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of the building as a U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, and museum
$135,835
Kme Architects · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
To create a historic westside design guidebook for commercial and residential properties located in the historic westside.
$131,800
Boyd Productions Llc · West Hartford, CT · 2023
Funding granted hire Boyd Productions to produce the Part VII through Part X of the documentary film series, The City of Las Vegas, covering the years 1970-2005
$130,092
Las Vegas Days Parade 2023 · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for production costs associated with the 2023 Las Vegas Days Parade.
$126,771
Mob Museum Documentary · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
Costs associated with the production of a documenatry film highlighting the history of the building of a U.S. post office and courthouse, and museum
$126,392
National Atomic Testing Museum Exhibit and Educational Space · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with the development, design and implementation of an expanded exhibit and learning space in the new museum. The program will include artifacts and educational materials related to the history of atomic… read allCosts associated with the development, design and implementation of an expanded exhibit and learning space in the new museum. The program will include artifacts and educational materials related to the history of atomic testing and its relationship with the city of Las Vegas. less
$115,660
Boyd Productions the City of Las Vegas the 1960s Documentary · West Hartford, CT · 2022
Funding granted hire Boyd Productions to produce the 6th installment of the documentary about Las Vegas 1960 - 1969.
$99,000
Las Vegas Apartments Llc · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
Costs associated with the restoration of the Safari Motel Sign
$76,109
Neon Museum Brilliant Expansion Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with the expansion and enhancement of the educational element of the current audiovisual immersive experience known as "Brilliant!" located in the Neon Museum's North Gallery.
$73,420
Kme Architects · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
to create a Historic Westside Design Guidebook for commercial and residential properties located in the Historic Westside
$72,224
Neon Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with interior repairs and upgrades of the la concha motel lobby.
$70,276
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with digitizing historical material stored at the city's Archives and Records Center (ARC).
$68,104
City of Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
costs associated with production of the Westside School Centennial Parade & Festival
$46,966
Slicktion Culture Productions Westside Documentary · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of black Las Vegas and the Historic Westside and the impact of local and national events on the community
$45,000
History of Children'S Discovery Museum Discovery Children'S Museum · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with the production and distribution of a documentary film highlighting the history of the museum.
$43,589
Nevada Preservation Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with aiding in the establishment of a Revolving Fund Program. The program aims to rehabilitate and restore historic single-family and small, multi-family dwellings in Las Vegas's historic neighborhoods.… read allCosts associated with aiding in the establishment of a Revolving Fund Program. The program aims to rehabilitate and restore historic single-family and small, multi-family dwellings in Las Vegas's historic neighborhoods. Centennial Commission funding was awarded for the production of a feasibility study, a business development plan, as well as associated staff costs for the project. The project's plan focuses on restoring structures within the Historic Westside. less
$28,730
City of Las Vegas Charleston Heights Survey · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted to the HPC for hiring a Cultural Resource Management Firm to conduct a Reconnaissance Level Survey of the 1950s and 1960s Charleston Heights Neighborhood
$28,569
Nevada Preservation Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with aiding in the establishment of a Revolving Fund Program. The program aims to rehabilitate and restore historic single-family and small, multi-family dwellings in Las Vegas's historic neighborhoods.… read allCosts associated with aiding in the establishment of a Revolving Fund Program. The program aims to rehabilitate and restore historic single-family and small, multi-family dwellings in Las Vegas's historic neighborhoods. Centennial Commission funding was awarded for the production of a feasibility study, a business development plan, as well as associated staff costs for the project. The project's plan focuses on restoring structures within the Historic Westside. less
$27,750
Mob Museum Documentary · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of the building of a u.s. Post office and courthouse, and museum.
$23,010
Heather Caputo Productions Helldorado Documentary · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with the production of a documentary film highlighting the history of Helldorado Days in Las Vegas
$22,831
Old Time Reunion Llc · Las Vegas, NV · 2023
promoting the 2023 Old Time Reunion event that documents the cultural and historical heritage of the city of Las Vegas
$21,963
University Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with staffing and materials related to an oral history project that will focus on the history of sports in las vegas.
$17,641
As We Knew It Llc · Lake Balboa, CA · 2023
Costs associated with a digitization - Classic Las Vegas As We Knew It
$14,923
University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Costs associated with an oral history project to document the history of the AAPI community in Las Vegas.
$14,762
Junior League of Las Vegas Mini Grants · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted for mini grants to assist teachers or schools in Clark County to present Las Vegas history in innovative ways.
$10,120
Friends of Nevada State Museum Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Costs associated with the curation of a museum exhibit titled the old spanish trail.
$7,588
Nevada Preservation Foundation Biltmore Bungalows · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
Funding granted to NPF to complete survey of historic neighborhood and register nomination.
$6,752
University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2021
Costs associated with an oral history project to document the history of the AAPI community in Las Vegas.

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