CAESARS FOUNDATION

Contact information:
1 Caesars Palace Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109-8969
Phone: 702-880-4728
Email: caesarsfoundation@caesars.com

Website: http://www.caesarsfoundation.com

Type of foundation: Company-sponsored foundation

Types of grants: Building/renovation, capital campaigns, emergency funds, general/operating support, program, research, scholarships, event sponsorships.

Description: Formerly named Harrah’s Foundation, Caesars Foundation is a private foundation funded by a percentage of operating income from Caesars Entertainment resorts. The foundation is the entity through which Caesars Entertainment funds programs and projects of $10,000 or more. The foundation’s objective is to strengthen organizations and programs in the communities where Caesars Entertainment employees and their families live and work.

The foundation focuses its philanthropic giving on three distinct areas:

• Older individuals: Helping older individuals live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives.


• Sustainability: Promoting a safer, cleaner environment.
• Civic: Improving the social, economic, educational and cultural life in communities where Ceasars does business.


Caesars Foundation gifts:

• Are strategic, concentrating high-impact efforts in a few key categories.
• Provide multiple-year commitments, ensuring organizations will have support to accomplish their goals over a period of time, rather than year-to-year.
• Include volunteer opportunities for Caesars Entertainment employees, allowing for their direct involvement.

Sample grants:

• Unspecified amount to KNPR, Nevada Public Radio Corporation, Las Vegas, NV (2011).
• $1,100,000 to AARP Foundation, Las Vegas, NV for program support (2010).
• $500,000 to WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA for educational program scholarship (2007).
• $395,328 to Nevada Public Radio Corporation, Las Vegas, NV for event sponsorship (2008).
• $250,000 to WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA for educational program scholarship (2008).
• $182,200 to Nevada Public Radio Corporation, Las Vegas, NV for program support (2010).
• $175,000 to Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Los Angeles, CA for event sponsorship (2008).
• $150,000 to Nevada Public Radio Corporation, Las Vegas, NV for event sponsorship (2009).
• $100,000 to USO World Headquarters, Arlington, VA for program support (2010).
• $100,000 to New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ for programs for seniors and students to attend performances (2010).
• $94,334 to WYES Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation, New Orleans, LA for event sponsorship (2008).
• $83,333 to WYES Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation, New Orleans, LA for event sponsorship (2010).
• $83,333 to WYES Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation, New Orleans, LA for event sponsorship (2009).
• $75,000 to Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Shreveport, LA for event sponsorship (2010).
• $50,000 to Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Los Angeles, CA for event sponsorship (2010).
• $50,000 to CEC/Seabee Historical Foundation, Gulfport, MS for capital campaign for New Museum in Port Hueneme (2010).
• $50,000 to Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Los Angeles, CA for event sponsorship (2009).
• $25,000 to Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for KnowLA Online
• Encyclopedia of Louisiana History and Culture (2011).
• $25,000 to National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Washington, DC for event sponsorship (2010).
• $25,000 to Alzheimers Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, Philadelphia, PA for continuing support (2010).
• $25,000 to Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, Washington, DC for event sponsorship (2010).
• $20,000 to Area Agency on Aging, Region I, Phoenix, AZ for program support (2010).
• $15,000 to National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, Santa Monica, CA for event sponsorship (2007).
• $10,000 to New Orleans Council on Aging, New Orleans, LA for program support (2010).
• $10,000 to Documentary Foundation, Sacramento, CA for event sponsorship (2010).

Fit for public broadcasting: The Foundation’s interest in the arts and in supporting quality of life in its operating communities may well be a fit for public media. In addition, the foundation’s support of programs that help older people to “enjoy mental and physical vitality through every stage of the aging process” may make it a fit for stations involved with Next Avenue. The foundation has also made some recent grants that indicate an interest in veterans, an area where some stations are active.

Eligibility: Giving primarily in areas of company operation in Arizona, California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada (Las Vegas and Reno), North Carolina, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. No grants to individuals. In order for a request to be considered, the organization must:

• Qualify under an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit determination.
• Demonstrate diversity by providing services and volunteer opportunities to all without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or disability.
• Illustrate strong leadership that will significantly strengthen communities in which Caesars operates.
• Show sound administrative and financial condition.
• Provide opportunities for Caesars staff involvement as volunteers and/or opportunity to serve on Board of Directors.
• Provide branding opportunities and openly support the Caesars Foundation in a public forum.

Deadline: None.

How to apply: Requests must be submitted online at www.caesarscommunityrelations.com. The application consists of three major parts: Organization Background Information & Demographics; Project Request Information (including Budget Form); and Documentation. Additional required documentation to be uploaded within the application includes:

• IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Designation.
• Diversity Statement.
• List of Current Funding Sources.

Applicants are required to list names and contact information for board members in the Organization Background Information & Demographics section. For more information on required documentation, please review the guidelines and FAQs. Questions may be asked by emailing the program administrator.

Giving range: Typically, grants are more than $10,000 and cover a commitment over several years.

Assets: $1,812,955 (year ended 12/31/10).

Total giving: $8,416,217 (year ended 12/31/10).

View 2011 Foundation Brochure from this page.