Public charity · Las Vegas, NV (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mgm Resorts Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $48K
- Typical grant
- $48K to $48K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $48K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 141 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4M | $48K | 1 |
| 2024 | $4.1M | $50K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Maria Jose GattiPresident
- Vesela ZehirevCfo/director
- Doug SandovalTreasurer
- John FlynnDirector
- Andy MeeseDirector
- Danielle WhiteDirector
- Rick JostDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $48K |
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