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The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks

Public charity · Grantmaker Reno, NV EIN: 88-0139673 Website

The 1701 Group is a Reno, Nevada–based public charity that supports students, seniors and veterans through philanthropic programs. Formerly known as Assistance League Reno-Sparks, it describes itself as an all-volunteer organization.

Key facts about The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks

In short: The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks gave $305K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-0139673
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$305,395
Grants made (2025)
25
Average grant
$12,216
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$8,901,434
Primary geography
Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$8.9M

+22.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$305K

+225.0% YoY

Grant Count

25

+177.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+17.0% YoY

How The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks gives

  • 12% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s mission is “to carry on a program of philanthropic work in the community.” It also describes its volunteers as supporting students, seniors and veterans through philanthropic programs.

Its programs include Clothes for Kids, which provides clothing to Washoe County School District students; Links to Learning, which provides awards for educators’ school-enrichment projects; a food pantry for eligible seniors; and programs supporting students in transition, veterans, and people needing essential supplies. The organization also describes its scholarship program as supporting students pursuing science degrees at Truckee Meadows Community College.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the organization reported 25 grants totaling $278,111. Grants ranged from $3,841 to $82,650, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed recipients were all in Nevada. The largest grant was $82,650 to Washoe County School District for school-enrichment programs. Other listed recipients included Rita Cannan Elementary ($13,416) and several Reno- and Sparks-area schools that received $10,000 each for school-enrichment programs.

The organization’s Links to Learning program offers awards through application: individual teacher awards of up to $500 per teacher, and $10,000 Academic Enhancement Awards for groups of teachers. The website lists the 2026–2027 Teacher Awards application deadline as October 16, 2026.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization says its donations stay in the Reno area and its programs benefit the local community. Its 2025 reported grants were all to recipients in Nevada.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

States

Cities

RenoSparksSun ValleyWadsworthIncline VillageSS

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K9 grants2020 1 grant2021 12 grants2022 11 grants2023 9 grants2024 25 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $305K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $305K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Washoe County School District: $83KWashoe County School District$83KRita Cannan Elementary: $15KRita Cannan Elementary$15KAlice Smith Elementary: $12KAlice Smith Elementary$12KEsther Bennett Elementary: $11KEsther Bennett Elementary$11KIncline Elementary: $10KIncline Elementary$10KAlyce Taylor Elementary: $10KAlyce Taylor Elementary$10KClayton Middle School: $10KClayton Middle School$10KFlorence Drake Elementary: $10KFlorence Drake Elementary$10KMount Rose Elementary: $10KMount Rose Elementary$10KPleasant Valley Elementary: $10KPleasant Valley Elementary$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Washoe County School District ($83K). Together the top 10 received $181K.

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

55<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washoe County School District Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$82,650
Rita Cannan Elementary Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$15,416
Alice Smith Elementary Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$12,000
Esther Bennett Elementary Sun Valley, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,627
Incline Elementary Incline Village, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,018
Alyce Taylor Elementary Sparks, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,000
Clayton Middle School Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,000
Florence Drake Elementary Sparks, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,000
Mount Rose Elementary Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,000
Pleasant Valley Elementary Reno, NVAssistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs.$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $8,901,434 $3,517,576 $1,997,717 $278,111 (25 grants)
2024 $7,256,079 $2,033,800 $1,619,646 $89,894 (9 grants)
2023 $6,569,248 $1,662,085 $1,476,712 $130,386 (11 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$8,901,434$7,256,079$6,569,248
Revenue$3,517,576$2,033,800$1,662,085
Expenses$1,997,717$1,619,646$1,476,712
Net Investment Income$227,860$115,396$67,973

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing included Heidi Jackson, president; Dorothy Screptock, president-elect; Beverly Starr, vice president of membership; Alice Calvert, vice president of philanthropy; Diane Pilloud, vice president of resource development; Linda Conaboy, secretary; Susan Fogelman, treasurer; Carol Harriman, finance chair; Barbara Holt, building management chair; and Ellen Fockler, education chair.

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks is led by Heidi Jackson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Heidi Jackson

    President

    Vice President Resource Development → President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Harriman

    Finance Chair

    President Elect → President, 2021

    President → Finance Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellen Fockler

    Education Chair

    President Elect → President, 2022

    President → Education Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara Holt

    Building Management Chair

    President-Elect → President, 2023

    President → Building Management Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Griffith

    Strategic Planning Chair

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lorie Schaefer

    Marketing & Pr Chair

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alice Calvert

    Vice President Philanthrop

    Chapter Liaison to Auxiliary → Vice President Philanthropic Programs, 2024

    Vice President Philanthropic Programs → Vice President Philanthrop, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dorothy Screptock

    President-Elect

    Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Fogelman

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beverly Starr

    Vice President Membership

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diane Pilloud

    Vice President Resource De

    Vice President Resource Development → Vice President Resource De, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Conaboy

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharon Holmes

    Chapter Liaison to Auxilia

    Chapter Liaison to Auxiliary → Chapter Liaison to Auxilia, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (26)
  • Former: Sue Martin (2020–2023) — Finance Chair
  • Former: Paula E. Jones (2021–2023) — President-Elect
  • Former: Cheryl Hinman (2022–2023) — Education Chair
  • Former: Lavonne Johnson (2022–2023) — Building Management Chair
  • Former: Stephanie Rossi (2022–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Gayle Carlson (2023) — Vice President Philanthropic Programs
  • Former: Karen Alvarado (2023) — Marketing & Pr Chair
  • Former: Kim Bessolo (2023) — Strategic Planning Chair
  • Former: Therese Duggan (2023) — Vice President Membership
  • Former: Pat Precissi (2020–2022) — Chapter Liaison to Auxiliary
  • Former: Sue Boon (2020–2022) — Strategic Planning Chair
  • Former: Jan Wise (2021–2022) — Vice President Philanthropic Programs
  • Former: Mary McGraw (2021–2022) — Vice President Membership
  • Former: Heidi Priestley (2022) — Vice President Resource Development
  • Former: Terry Moberly (2022) — Finance Chair
  • Former: Jane Scott (2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Karen McGee (2021) — Education Chair
  • Former: Mimi Case-Leibhold (2021) — Building Management Chair
  • Former: Vicki Taylor (2021) — Chapter Liaison Auxiliary
  • Former: Barbara Courtnay (2020) — Strategic Planning Chair
  • Former: Brenda Newsom (2020) — Marketing & Pr Chair
  • Former: Cathy McCune (2020) — Vice President Membership
  • Former: Karen Cotton (2020) — Secretary
  • Former: Mimi Case-Liebhold (2020) — Building Management Chair
  • Former: Sharon Whinery (2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Sue Mullen (2020) — Chapter Liaison Auxiliary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 7376, Reno, NV 89510-7376
Phone: (775) 329-1584
Website: https://the1701groupreno.org

Frequently asked questions about The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks

How much does The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks give each year?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks gave $305K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $94K across 9 grants.

What is The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's typical grant size?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,216, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks give grants?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (17 grants) and Sparks, NV (4 grants).

Does The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance Provided for School Enrichment Programs." (25 grants).

Who are The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's largest grantees?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's largest 2025 grantees include Washoe County School District ($82,650), Rita Cannan Elementary ($15,416) and Alice Smith Elementary ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What does The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks fund?

The organization’s mission is “to carry on a program of philanthropic work in the community.” It also describes its volunteers as supporting students, seniors and veterans through philanthropic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check the1701groupreno.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's EIN?

The 1701 Group FKA Assistance League of Reno-Sparks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0139673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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