GSN Foundation
To provide funding for the geological society of nevadas philanthropic contributions.
GSN Foundation at a glance
In short: GSN Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $21K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,000
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $3,258,328
- +73.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who GSN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Geological Society of Nevada ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2026) to $73K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Society of Nevada Reno, NV | Symposium | $21,000 |
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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 | $3,258,328 | $1,195,837 | $125,874 | $21,000 | 1 | $94,989 |
| 2025 | $1,874,963 | $302,792 | $68,833 | — | — | $37,248 |
| 2024 | $1,535,408 | $172,708 | $77,603 | $72,827 | Total only | $34,568 |
| 2023 | $1,278,433 | $148,196 | $65,926 | — | — | $12,181 |
| 2022 | $1,226,232 | $171,615 | $52,146 | $48,700 | Total only | $81,227 |
| 2021 | $1,244,824 | $76,747 | $35,050 | $33,800 | Total only | $10,227 |
| 2020 | $994,892 | $115,724 | $28,481 | — | — | $16,909 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About GSN Foundation
Based on IRS filings
GSN Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $95K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GSN Foundation is led by Robert Felder, Chair & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Felder
Chair & Director
Director → President & Chair, 2024
President & Chair → Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Prenn
Director
Chair & Director → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Thomas
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Howald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Newbury
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Desilets
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Carraher
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Benchley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Gesualdo
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Richard Bedell (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Kel Buchanan (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Dd Lapointe (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pam Klessig (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Ressel (2020) — Director
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 GSN Foundation
How much does GSN Foundation give each year?
GSN Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is GSN Foundation?
GSN Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is GSN Foundation?
GSN Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Reno, NV. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does GSN Foundation operate?
GSN Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is GSN Foundation's EIN?
GSN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0447867. 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 July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
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