Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is a public charity based in Reno, Nevada, established in 1998. It administers charitable funds and provides philanthropic advising, grantmaking, charitable asset investment management, leadership, and community engagement to strengthen Northern Nevada. The organization says it has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships from over 300 charitable funds.
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada gave $16.0M across 207 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Nevada. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,974,772
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 207
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,173
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $178,190,940
- +14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (54 of 204, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Washington St Ste 300, Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 333-5499
Website: https://nevadafund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
34 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Alex Sevcsik Opportunity Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Boston Family Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Northern Nevada funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Harrah Automobile Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($67,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
873 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 642 grants of 873 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its charitable work as strengthening Northern Nevada. In filing-year 2024 grant data, 67% of grant dollars went to Nevada recipients, 11% to California, 7% to Louisiana, 4% to New York, and 4% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 207 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Northern Nevada open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 54 of 204 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $24K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.8M (2020) to $16.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 207 grants totaling $16.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harrah Automobile Foundation Reno, NV | renovation expenses | $1,596,522 |
| Washoe County Reno, NV | General support | $1,116,720 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center Reno, NV | General Support | $1,099,500 |
| National World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | Renovation and refurbishment of the "Beyond All Boundaries" exhibit | $1,075,000 |
| United States Diving Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | 2023 proposed priorities | $660,000 |
| Leap Forward Briarwood, NY | General Support | $600,000 |
| State of Nevada Department of Wildlife Reno, NV | DT #95 Granite Range Mule Deer Habitat Restoration | $555,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Seca Salinas, CA | Laguna Seca Race Track | $500,000 |
| Sage Ridge School Reno, NV | Student Activity Center | $427,040 |
| UNR Foundation - Morrill Hall Alumni Center Reno, NV | School of Medicine's Speech Pathology Audiology Dept | $414,341 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,190,940 | $38,395,727 | $20,782,323 | $15,974,772 | 207 | $7,777,716 |
| 2023 | $155,102,999 | $36,497,585 | $15,148,057 | $10,811,239 | 169 | $7,909,929 |
| 2022 | $127,930,219 | $18,103,592 | $15,467,099 | $12,396,366 | 161 | $4,972,080 |
| 2021 | $144,978,607 | $24,029,768 | $16,012,916 | $12,319,514 | 179 | $5,939,935 |
| 2020 | $127,209,186 | $12,894,705 | $12,076,814 | $8,806,292 | 157 | $2,225,101 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen the community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Its website identifies nonprofit capacity-building, improving access to mental health services, and housing for vulnerable neighbors among the areas addressed by its 2024 grantmaking. The Northern Nevada Endowment currently prioritizes nonprofit capacity-building initiatives.
In 2024, supported organizations included the Domestic Violence Resource Center, whose stated mission is to provide free services and connect people experiencing family violence with resources; Nevada Humane Society, whose mission is to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives; and Sky Tavern, which describes itself as a regional center for outdoor sports training, recreation, and events. Other grantees included Sage Ridge School, which says it provides students with skills and knowledge for an increasingly complex world, and the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation, which facilitates charitable gifts and grants benefiting the university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 207 grants totaling $15,974,772. The grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $1,596,522, with a median of $20,000. Separately, the foundation’s historical highlights report that it distributed $18.7 million in grants in 2024, and $23.7 million through grants, scholarships, and The Village project.
Among the largest grants reported for 2024 were $1,596,522 to The Harrah Automobile Foundation for renovation expenses; $1,116,720 to Washoe County for general support; $1,099,500 to the Domestic Violence Resource Center for general support; and $1,075,000 to The National World War II Museum for renovation and refurbishment of its “Beyond All Boundaries” exhibit. Other notable grants included $555,000 to the State of Nevada Department of Wildlife for a mule deer habitat restoration project, $500,000 to Friends of Laguna Seca for the Laguna Seca Race Track, and $427,040 to Sage Ridge School for a Student Activity Center.
The foundation’s Request for Proposals page lists recurring annual cycles for the Truckee River Fund and Nevada Dream Tags, opening in January and June, and for the Anthem Charitable Fund and Depoali Memorial Fund, opening in September. It describes the Truckee River Fund as supporting projects with measurable impact on Truckee River and watershed water quality and resources. Eligible applicants include registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofit educational institutions, and governmental entities; grants are paid on a reimbursable basis, and projects must begin within 180 days of award. The page’s listed Truckee River Fund deadline of July 24, 2026, is past.
Other listed opportunities include the YES Fund, which offers awards of $500 to $2,500 for young people ages 5–24 working on science and STEM service projects benefiting Washoe County communities, and the Depoali Memorial Fund, primarily for support to Washoe County schools and teachers. A scholarship endowment opportunity lists awards of $1,000 to $5,000 for a single year; its next stated deadline is March 15, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eaton Dunkelberger as President and CEO and Beau Keenan as Board Chair. It lists Teri Miller as CFO through November and Ross Kemper as Interim CFO as of December. Shari Netzel is listed as VP of Donor Relations. Jason Morris is listed as Secretary through September and Vice Chair as of September; Joel Muller as Vice Chair through May; Allison Gorelick as Trustee through November and Secretary as of December; Julia Kingston as Treasurer; and Steve Carrick as Trustee.
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is led by Eaton Dunkelberger, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eaton Dunkelberger
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$148K (2022) → $238K (2024)
Beau Keenan
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2021
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schuler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Drinkwater
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Read
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DongJoon Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Estipona
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Carrick
Trustee
Board Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyson Cross
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lofrese
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Dalbey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Rosevear
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonnie Pullman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Glenn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teela McCullar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Kemper
Interim CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$78K (2022) → $113K (2024)
Shari Netzel
Vice President of Donor Relations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $157K (2024)
Teri Miller
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $186K (2024)
Julia Kingston
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Muller
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Gorelick-Trustee
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Morris-Secretary
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Alicia Reban (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gail Humphreys (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jason Morris (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Melcher (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Leslie Daane (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susanne Pennington (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Victor Bucher (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Allison Gorelick (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Beau Keenan -Board Vice (2023) — Chair
- Former: Joel Muller-Trustee (2023) — Board Vice Chair · Filing note: Thru June
- Former: Chris Askin (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Craig King (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Ahearn (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lilli Trinchero (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Brokaski (2021–2022) — CFO
- Former: Cary LurieTrustee (2022) — Sept & Emeritus · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Jill Lillaney (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Harris (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cary Lurie (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Janice Rude-Wilson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Tschanz (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Sy Johnson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Elaine AlexanderTreasurer (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jill Bechtel (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leslie DaaneTreasurer (2021) — June & Trustee · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Steve CarrickChair (2021) — June & Past Board Chair · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Tyson CrossSecretary (2021) — June & Trustee · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Elaine Alexander (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nora James (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Teresa Mentzer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Hall (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $238K, to Eaton Dunkelberger (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
How much does Community Foundation of Northern Nevada give each year?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada gave $16.0M across 207 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.8M across 169 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $77,173, across 207 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Northern Nevada that year got $35K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Northern Nevada give grants?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada gives mostly in Nevada: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Louisiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (94 grants), Seattle, WA (11 grants), Carson City, NV (7 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (7 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Northern Nevada give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 207) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "programs in the Carson City area" (3 grants) and "Endowment Distribution" (3 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's largest 2024 grantees include The Harrah Automobile Foundation ($1,596,522), Washoe County ($1,116,720) and Domestic Violence Resource Center ($1,099,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($67,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Northern Nevada?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada reported $178.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38.4M.
What does Community Foundation of Northern Nevada fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen the community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Northern Nevada?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nevadafund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's EIN?
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0370179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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