Nevada State University Foundation
The mission of the Nevada State University Foundation board of trustees is to serve as ambassadors for Nevada state university, to serve as fiduciary stewards of funds received by the foundation, and to raise funds in support of the educational, technology, operational, facility and research needs of the students, faculty and staff of the university.
Nevada State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Nevada State University Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,070,981
- +157.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,070,981
- +157.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,070,981
- Total assets
- $11,410,264
- -2.8% 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 November 2026.
Who Nevada State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nevada State University ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Nevada State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $804K (2025) to $2.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada State University Henderson, NV | Tuition & Assistance | $2,070,981 |
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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 | $11,410,264 | $1,983,758 | $2,307,467 | $2,070,981 | 1 | $243,727 |
| 2025 | $11,741,321 | $1,670,146 | $930,559 | $804,113 | 1 | $257,910 |
| 2024 | $10,940,850 | $1,154,378 | $2,152,498 | $1,365,690 | 1 | $232,958 |
| 2023 | $11,828,756 | $6,075,473 | $1,359,643 | $1,285,994 | 1 | $98,500 |
| 2022 | $7,022,635 | $1,300,813 | $1,574,394 | $1,498,254 | 1 | $79,085 |
| 2021 | $7,546,068 | $978,397 | $1,070,761 | $894,937 | 1 | $39,212 |
About Nevada State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nevada State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nevada State University Foundation is led by Brian Simmons, Chair since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Simmons
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Saucedo
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darius Toston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devlin Daneshforouz
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Goeglein
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Newman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Fry
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Walsh
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonnya Debonis
Immediate Pa
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Hashimoto
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Burns
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kirkland
Finance Chai
Trustee → Finance Chai, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Watkins
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Nicole Jones (2021–2025) — Finance Chai
- Former: Richard Perkins (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Gerety (2021–2024) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Alfredo T. Alonso (2021–2023) — Turstee
- Former: Elaine Hodgson (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Layne Rushforth (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Grolman (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tierra Jones (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Sanchez III (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Gibson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Marilyn Jentzen (2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Mary Beth Hartleb (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Randy Colquitt (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Nevada State University Foundation
How much does Nevada State University Foundation give each year?
Nevada State University Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $804K across 1 grant.
How large is Nevada State University Foundation?
Nevada State University Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Nevada State University Foundation?
Nevada State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Henderson, NV. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Nevada State University Foundation operate?
Nevada State University Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is Nevada State University Foundation's EIN?
Nevada State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0464591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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