Foundation 36 Inc
Pfoundation 36 is dedicated to educating the public about, and preserving, Nevada's cultural, historic, and natural treasures; erecting and maintaining public buildings, monuments, and works; acquiring, curating, preserving, interpreting, and holding in trust artifacts and archives pertaining to Nevada's history; acquiring, restoring, and preserving structures including homes, churches, and commercial and public buildings having historical or architectural significance; and incorporating historic elements, structures, and landscapes into interpretive environments for public education. Foundation 36 is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)3 of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or corresponding section of any united states internal revenue law.
Foundation 36 Inc at a glance
In short: Foundation 36 Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,430,022
- -65.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation 36 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glenbrook Historical Society ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation 36 Inc gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $410K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Historical Society Glenbrook, NV | The restoration ofglenbrook cemetery, a site that holds immense historical and communal value | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,430,022 | $627,607 | $329,559 | $10,000 | 1 | $43,008 |
| 2023 | $4,130,212 | $1,711,386 | $58,907 | $6,500 | Total only | $16,086 |
| 2022 | $982,189 | $519,717 | $464,614 | $410,000 | 1 | $3,025 |
| 2021 | $1,014,953 | $135,622 | $69,701 | $22,000 | 2 | $4 |
| 2020 | $924,946 | $1,037,959 | $112,884 | $75,000 | 1 | $17,959 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation 36 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Foundation 36 Inc is a public charity, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation 36 Inc is led by Rick Stephenson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Stephenson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Menath
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shireen Piramoom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation 36 Inc
How much does Foundation 36 Inc give each year?
Foundation 36 Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $7K in grants paid.
How large is Foundation 36 Inc?
Foundation 36 Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $628K.
Where does Foundation 36 Inc operate?
Foundation 36 Inc has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Foundation 36 Inc's EIN?
Foundation 36 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1927112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
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 May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 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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