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American philanthropic foundation

The Engelstad Foundation, a nonprofit (c)(3) organization, was established in June to continue the philanthropic efforts of Ralph Engelstad.^[4] It was originally developed with the purpose of promoting medical research, improving the lives of people living with disabilities and creating new possibilities for high-risk individuals.

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The Engelstad Foundation focuses its efforts on education, healthcare, disabled individuals and childhood issues, among other areas. The foundation controls about $ million^[5] in assets and has given over $ million in grants, scholarships and donations to a number of nonprofits and partners throughout the United States since its establishment.^[6]

History

In , Ralph Engelstad opened the Imperial Palace hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He received attention for hiring disabled individuals, which was rare at the time.^[7] The Engelstad family continued qu