The Nevada Bighorns Foundation
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $174K. Net investment income was $136K.
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nevada Bighorns Foundation gave $174K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $174K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,206
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $174,206
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $174,206
- Total assets
- $3,384,426
- -10.5% 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 Nevada Bighorns Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Bighorns Unlimited ($174K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Nevada Bighorns Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $87K (2020) to $195K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Bighorns Unlimited Reno, NV | Wildlife conservation and habitat projects | $174,206 |
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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 | $3,384,426 | $161,881 | $27,046 | $174,206 | 1 | $174,206 | $136,341 | $176,393 |
| 2023 | $3,780,542 | $79,794 | $17,425 | $195,183 | 1 | $183,346 | $70,924 | $174,206 |
| 2022 | $3,718,173 | $10,188 | $22,399 | $195,183 | 1 | $195,183 | $47,069 | $183,346 |
| 2021 | $3,730,384 | $104,924 | $206,608 | $186,242 | 2 | $186,242 | $90,165 | $197,303 |
| 2020 | $3,832,068 | $138,257 | $97,910 | $86,928 | 2 | — | $138,193 | $186,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nevada Bighorns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation is led by Michael Bertoldi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Bertoldi
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Field
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Warren
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Venturacci
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Vittori
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Wilson
Vice Directortreasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice Directortreasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Turnipseed
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eric Dalen (2020–2021) — Director
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 Nevada Bighorns Foundation
How much does The Nevada Bighorns Foundation give each year?
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation gave $174K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 1 grant.
How large is The Nevada Bighorns Foundation?
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Nevada Bighorns Foundation?
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Reno, NV. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Nevada Bighorns Foundation operate?
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is The Nevada Bighorns Foundation's EIN?
The Nevada Bighorns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0398947. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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