Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
Great Basin Heritage Area is a public charity based in Baker, Nevada. It supports projects that protect and promote the natural and cultural heritage of the Great Basin National Heritage Area, a region spanning White Pine County, Nevada, Millard County, Utah, and adjacent tribal lands.
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership at a glance
In short: Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership gave $279K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $14K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,251
- +78.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,963
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,263
- Total assets
- $542,499
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
- How to Apply
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Eligible applicants can apply through the grant program. The organization directs applicants to review its Grant Guidelines; application materials include a Historic Resources Questionnaire, grant reimbursement checklist, volunteer log, and budget change request form. Awards depend on funds allocated by Congress to the program.
- Review Cycle
- The spring-cycle deadline was April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. PDT; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The spring-cycle deadline was April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 87 N Baker Ave, Baker, NV 89311
Phone: (775) 234-7171
Website: https://greatbasinheritage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Foundation ($30K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 65 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Great Basin National Heritage Area spans White Pine County, Nevada, and Millard County, Utah, as well as adjacent tribal lands. The area includes the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation. The organization is based in Baker, Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2019) to $279K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Territorial Statehou | See 1 Top Grants | $30,000 |
| Spring Valley Interpretive Signage | See 2 in Top Grants | $24,269 |
| Highway Entrance Signs | See 3 Top Projects | $24,250 |
| Downwinders | Interpretation & Edu | $23,233 |
| Great Basin National Park Foundatio | Classroom | $20,000 |
| Centennial Fine Arts Center | Ada Access | $20,000 |
| Spring Valley Signage | Signage | $15,498 |
| Topaz Museum | Exhibits | $13,573 |
| Washington State University | Goshute Native Plant | $13,363 |
| National Park Foundation | America 250 Storytel | $12,526 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $542,499 | $637,088 | $512,742 | $279,251 | 20 |
| 2024 | $417,927 | $439,529 | $445,581 | $156,304 | 13 |
| 2023 | $422,242 | $413,585 | $468,270 | $213,207 | 11 |
| 2022 | $476,705 | $447,416 | $368,332 | $128,917 | 11 |
| 2021 | $397,621 | $254,420 | $342,768 | $145,565 | 10 |
| 2020 | $485,969 | $661,426 | $289,512 | $55,260 | 6 |
| 2019 | $114,055 | $311,185 | $296,471 | $37,500 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to recognize, conserve, preserve, and interpret the historical, cultural, archaeological, natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Great Basin National Heritage Area.
Its grant program supports five goals: heritage resource conservation and enhancement; education and interpretation; heritage tourism and recreation; community revitalization; and partnership development. Projects addressing two or more goals receive higher consideration, and projects incorporating the Heritage Area’s primary interpretive themes are encouraged.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, and individuals. Applicants must have capacity to complete the project; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged. Federal funds for the program are provided through the National Park Service and require at least a 1:1 match.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 20 grants totaling $279,251. Grant amounts ranged from $5,078 to $30,000, with a median of $12,263. Notable awards included $30,000 to Friends of the Territorial Statehouse for living-history programming; $24,269 for Spring Valley interpretive signage; $24,250 for highway entrance signs; $23,233 to Downwinders for interpretation and education; and $20,000 to Great Basin National Park Foundation for classroom programming.
The organization’s grant page lists Tonia Harvey Research Grants of up to $7,500, Transportation Grants of $250–$1,500, Quick Grants of $250–$2,500, Small Grants of $2,500–$7,500, and Large Grants of $7,501–$25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brandi Roberts as Executive DI; Lori Drew as president; Richard Henriod as vice president; Ron Draper as secretary/treasurer; and Carol Ferguson, Shadrach Robertson, Michael Dalton, Evelyn Warnick, Warren Graham, and Kevin Morris as board members.
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership is led by Lori Drew, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Drew
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Roberts
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$87K (2023) → $91K (2025)
Carol Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Henriod
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shadrach Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Warnick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dalton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Aldrich
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Draper
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carl Camp (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Gooch (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Eric Pikyavit (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Delaine Spilsbury (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Bassett (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Abe Johnson (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Dan Gooch (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nicole Henrie (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Seymour (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Virginia Sanchez (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Brandi Roberts (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
How much does Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership give each year?
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership gave $279K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $156K across 13 grants.
What is Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's typical grant size?
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's median grant in 2025 was $12,263, and its average grant was $13,963, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's largest grantees?
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's largest 2025 grantees include National Park Foundation ($30,066 across 3 grants), Friends of the Territorial Statehou ($30,000) and Spring Valley Interpretive Signage ($24,269), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership?
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership reported $542K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $637K.
What does Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to recognize, conserve, preserve, and interpret the historical, cultural, archaeological, natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Great Basin National Heritage Area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership?
Eligible applicants can apply through the grant program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership make grants?
The Great Basin National Heritage Area spans White Pine County, Nevada, and Millard County, Utah, as well as adjacent tribal lands. The area includes the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation. The organization is based in Baker, Nevada.
What is Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's EIN?
Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0847844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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