The Engelstad Foundation

The Engelstad Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2002 to honor and continue the generous spirit of Ralph Engelstad. Built on a long tradition of quiet, values-driven giving, the Foundation exists to help people live healthier, more supported, and more hopeful lives.

Under the leadership of Kris Engelstad, the Foundation’s strategy is guided by three interconnected pillars: grantmaking, engagement, and operations. The Foundation is launching an evolved strategy to enter a new chapter in its philanthropic work. This approach focuses on strengthening the broader social impact ecosystem in Las Vegas by reimagining partnerships and investing in long-term efforts that support collaboration, shared learning, alignment, and systems-level change across the community.