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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Overview

Community Support

Greater Nevada Credit Union’s passion to help more people Live Greater goes beyond the financial services and accounts that we offer. We also take pride in supporting our local communities and organizations throughout the year.

Greater Nevada Credit Union believes in community empowerment for positive change. That’s why we created the Live Greater Grant program to support local nonprofits making a difference in northern Nevada and improving our communities.

Community Pillars

When evaluating grant applications, we consider these community pillars to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing community needs, fostering sustainability, and promoting social well-being. We will assess how the proposed projects align with these pillars and our passion for helping more people Live Greater.

Food and Housing Security - We fund initiatives for stable housing and food access, including homelessness solutions, affordable housing, community gardens, and food aid for vulnerable communities.

Financial Well-Being and Inclusion - This pillar fosters economic stability, knowledge, and social inclusion through financial literacy, services, and empowerment initiatives.

Community Health and Wellness - We prioritize community well-being. Our grants may support healthcare access, mental health, prevention, wellness education, and initiatives addressing community-specific health challenges.

Sustainable Communities - This pillar promotes responsible resource management, including waste reduction, conservation, community clean-ups, and environmental education.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Nonprofit organizations registered and operating within the State of Nevada.
* Must have a tax-exempt status under IRS code 501(c)(3) status and provide a W-9 form if the grant is accepted.
* Projects and initiatives focused on the identified pillars:
* Food and Housing Security, Financial Well-Being and Inclusion, Community Health and Wellness, and Sustainable Communities.
* Must be in line with GNCU’s passion statement of helping more people Live Greater.
* GNCU will not consider grants for religious organizations or affiliations unless they are engaged in non-sectarian programs, benefit a broad base of the community, and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation; political-based organizations or affiliations that include action committees, lobbying, candidates, and causes; or specific individuals, families, or organizations that are not in line with our Core Values.

What Greater Nevada Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
28
Total given
$525K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$7,500–$176K
  • By dollars: Nevada 100%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV; Carson City, NV; Sparks, NV.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Unr Foundation · Reno, NV

    Programs focused on supporting music programs, food insecurity, financial education,…

    $176K

  • Renown Health Foundation · Reno, NV

    Support for the children's hospital

    $50K

  • Northern Nevada Dream Center · Carson City, NV

    Program to bring hope and relief to individuals and families in need by providing…

    $19K

  • Renown Regional Medical Center · Reno, NV

    Program to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and…

    $19K

  • The Eddy House · Reno, NV

    Program helps homeless teens with food and shelter

    $18K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsfood-securityhousingaffordable-housingmental-healthcommunity-healthenvironmental-education

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