Geological Society of Nevada
To promote the advancement of geological sciences, especially as they relate to Nevada, by encouraging and sponsoring the dissemination of information through meetings, field trips, publications and by supporting academic endeavors.
Geological Society of Nevada at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,316,692
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $668,874
- +55.7% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $48,472
- +4.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $466,485
- +24.8% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Geological Society of Nevada
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Geological Society of Nevada
Earth Science Education Grant
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Deadline
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Field Camp Grant
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Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Geological Society of Nevada funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $65K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GSN Foundation Reno, NV | Scholarships | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,316,692 | $668,874 | $466,485 | — | — | $48,472 |
| 2025 | $2,112,198 | $429,675 | $373,879 | $40,000 | 1 | $46,313 |
| 2024 | $2,056,402 | $472,700 | $348,229 | $60,000 | 1 | $46,384 |
| 2023 | $1,931,931 | $225,382 | $326,657 | $65,000 | 1 | $33,087 |
| 2022 | $2,033,431 | $407,089 | $616,788 | $3,000 | Total only | $26,918 |
| 2021 | $2,246,079 | $499,536 | $152,280 | $1,050 | Total only | $28,897 |
| 2020 | $1,895,649 | $636,146 | $365,551 | — | — | $30,677 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Geological Society of Nevada
Based on IRS filings
Geological Society of Nevada is a public charity, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $48K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Geological Society of Nevada is led by Dave Boden, President since 2026 (on filings since 2025); none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dave Boden
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Thomas
Membership Chair
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Prudhomme
Digital Media Chair
Digital Media Co-Chair → Digital Media Chair, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Caldwell
Class B Director & Chair
Class B Director → Class B Director & Chair, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Say
Publications Chair
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Thomas
Class A Director
Class A Director & Chairman → Class A Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg French
Class B Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Travis
Class C Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Bonde
Class C Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Carraher
Class A Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Kastelic
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Bengtson
Secretary
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine O'Neill
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Steve Weiss (2020–2025) — President
- Former: John Watson (2025) — Class A Director
- Former: Peter O'Byrne (2025) — Digital Media Co-Chair
- Former: Robert Kastelic (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Thomas (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Gesualdo (2024) — President
- Former: Kris Alvarez (2024) — Winnemucca President
- Former: Luke Schranz (2024) — Elko Chapter President
- Former: Justin Milliard (2021–2023) — Elko Chapter President
- Former: Kel Buchanan (2023) — President
- Former: Nancy Wolverson (2023) — Winnemucca President
- Former: Joshua Bonde (2020–2022) — Southern Nevada President
- Former: Chad Peters (2021–2022) — Winnemucca President
- Former: Patsy Moran (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Mary Stollenwerk (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Dennis Bryan (2020) — President
- Former: Diane Cheung (2020) — Elko Chapter President
- Former: Robbie Anderson (2020) — Winnemucca President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Geological Society of Nevada
How large is Geological Society of Nevada?
Geological Society of Nevada reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $669K.
Where does Geological Society of Nevada operate?
Geological Society of Nevada has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Geological Society of Nevada's EIN?
Geological Society of Nevada's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0143056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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