The Humboldt Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Winnemucca, NV EIN: 88-0480062

The Humboldt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Winnemucca, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $973K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $94K.

Key facts about The Humboldt Foundation

EIN: 88-0480062
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $92,181
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $30,727
Median grant: $37,046
Total assets: $973,334
Primary geography: Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Humboldt Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Humboldt Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Nevada (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winnemucca, NV (3 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Humboldt Foundation gives

Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$973K

-0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$92K

-2.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

-2.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Humboldt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Humboldt Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nevada $92K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Nevada

Cities

Winnemucca

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$973,334	$980,841	$1,041,650
Revenue	$105,765	$54,511	$45,714
Expenses	$113,272	$115,320	$124,357
Qualifying Distributions	$92,181	$94,698	$98,660
Net Investment Income	$94,203	$45,129	$33,456
Distributable Amount	$79,767	$82,628	$82,358

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Humboldt County School District ($47,341), Scholarship Recipients Listing ($37,046), Boys and Girls Club of Winnemucca ($7,794).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Winnemucca, NV	TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	$47,341
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS LISTING Winnemucca, NV	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION	$37,046
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WINNEMUCCA Winnemucca, NV	TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	$7,794

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John H Milton III	Chairman	1	—
Rolfe Schwartz	Vice-Chairman	1	—
Irene Bruntsman	Treasurer	5	—
Rich Stone	Trustee	1	—
Vince Mendiola	Trustee	1	—
Ron Cerri	Trustee	1	—
Abram Swensen	Trustee	1	—
Andy Heiser	Trustee	1	—
Nate Green	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Humboldt Foundation?

The Humboldt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Winnemucca, NV. It holds $973K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Humboldt Foundation?

As of 2024, The Humboldt Foundation holds $973K in total assets with $106K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $92K in 2024.

Where does The Humboldt Foundation operate?

The Humboldt Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.

What size grants does The Humboldt Foundation award?

In 2024, The Humboldt Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $92K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Humboldt Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Humboldt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.