Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1998 and based in Reno, Nevada. The organization operates as a permanent community resource and philanthropic advisor, serving as a hub for charitable giving in Northern Nevada. The foundation manages over 300 charitable funds created by individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses, and has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships to strengthen the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$178.2M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.0M
+47.8% YoY
Grant Count
207
+22.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+20.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To strengthen our community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Core Values:
- Commitment to valuable service to the community
- Foster innovation, collaboration, and imagination
- Engaged community leadership and development of philanthropic leaders
- Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity with a generous and caring spirit
- Responsible stewardship of entrusted resources
Primary Focus Areas: Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation administers diverse charitable vehicles to support philanthropic aspirations, including:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,018 to $1,596,522
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation primarily serves Northern Nevada, with grantmaking extending to California and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $178,190,940
- Total Revenue: $38,395,727
- Total Expenses: $20,782,323
- Staff: 13 employees
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $155,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $11,000,000
- Revenue: $36,500,000
- Expenses: $15,100,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $178,190,940 | $155,102,999 | $127,930,219 |
| Revenue | $38,395,727 | $36,497,585 | $18,103,592 |
| Expenses | $20,782,323 | $15,148,057 | $15,467,099 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,777,716 | $7,909,929 | $4,972,080 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
34 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Alex Sevcsik Opportunity Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Boston Family Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Chair: Beau Keenan
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Dunkelberger | President and CEO | 40 | $238,490 |
| Teri Miller | CFO (thru Nov) | 40 | $186,296 |
| Shari Netzel | VP of Donor Relations | 40 | $157,030 |
| Ross Kemper | Interim CFO (as of Dec) | 40 | $113,118 |
| Beau Keenan | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Jason Morris-Secretary | (thru Sep) Vice Chair (as of Sep) | 2 | — |
| Joel Muller | Vice Chair (thru May) | 2 | — |
| Allison Gorelick-Trustee | (thru Nov) Secretary (as of Dec) | 2 | — |
| Julia Kingston | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Steve Carrick | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tyson Cross | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bonnie Drinkwater | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Edward Estipona | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cheri Hill | Trustee | 2 | — |
| DongJoon Lee | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dan Lofrese | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bonnie Read | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Beth Schuler | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Nick Butler | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alyssa Dalbey | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kelly Glenn | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Teela McCullar | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jonnie Pullman | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ann Rosevear | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Mary Simmons | Trustee | 2 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Community Foundation currently operates two major community initiatives:
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada: Home**Caregiver Support Initiative:** Connects family caregivers to helpful resources
**Financial Scams Initiative:** Educates the community about deceptive scams
The organization serves as a resource for nonprofits, assisting them in building endowments and strengthening their capacity.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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