The Humboldt Foundation
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.
The Humboldt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Humboldt Foundation gave $92K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,181
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,727
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,046
- Total assets
- $973,334
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Humboldt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humboldt County School District ($47K). Together the top 3 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $973,334 | $105,765 | $113,272 | $92,181 | 3 | $92,181 | $94,203 | $79,767 |
| 2023 | $980,841 | $54,511 | $115,320 | $94,698 | 3 | $94,698 | $45,129 | $82,628 |
| 2022 | $1,041,650 | $45,714 | $124,357 | $98,660 | 3 | $98,660 | $33,456 | $82,358 |
| 2021 | $1,120,293 | $171,203 | $92,312 | $69,114 | 3 | $69,114 | $158,099 | $82,556 |
| 2020 | $1,041,402 | $52,254 | $103,207 | $80,902 | 2 | — | $41,751 | $73,326 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Humboldt Foundation is led by John H. Milton III, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Milton III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abram Swensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Heiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Cerri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Mendiola
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Green
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rolfe Schwartz
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Bruntsman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chad Peters (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Costa Campbell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Macdonald (2020–2021) — Counsel
- Former: Dottie Jimenez (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Humboldt Foundation
How much does The Humboldt Foundation give each year?
The Humboldt Foundation gave $92K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 3 grants.
What is The Humboldt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Humboldt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,046, and its average grant was $30,727, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Humboldt Foundation give grants?
The Humboldt Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winnemucca, NV (3 grants).
Does The Humboldt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Humboldt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Humboldt Foundation?
The Humboldt Foundation reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
What is The Humboldt Foundation's EIN?
The Humboldt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0480062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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