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Reno foundations

There are 413 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Reno metro area. Combined, these Reno metro foundations employ 229 people, earn more than $610 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Reno

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
348
 
$472,899,314
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
30
 
$122,095,404
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
7
 
$22,033
Community foundations
 
7
 
$109,160,701
Foundation professional societies
 
4
 
$37,492
Corporate foundations
 
3
 
$58,804,751
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Reno foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
280
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Reno

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
204
$250k to $1M
 
56
$1M to $5M
 
38
$5M to $25M
 
15
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Reno

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EL Wiegand Foundation

The EL Wiegand Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. Its trustees are Raymond C Avansino Jr Esq, Marisa Avansino, and Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Esq. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$168.4m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2839372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gabelli Foundation

The Gabelli Foundation, a corporate foundation in Reno, NV, funds scholarships and campus improvements, granting 59 awards last year to various organizations.
Revenue
$57.9m
Assets
$224.2m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2975159
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation

The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. Its purpose is to provide education to professional psychotherapists who are working on and promoting cutting-edge behavioral health treatment through web.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
2
EIN
88-0321190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renown Health Foundation

The Renown Health Foundation raises funds to support Renown Health and affiliated organizations, all while facilitating the improvement of health and well-being in the communities served. Brian Erling directs operations.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$60.4m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2972749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William N Pennington Foundation

The William N Pennington Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. The trustees are Richard P. Banis and Fred Scarpello. The foundation made $38,083,114 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$1
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-3096845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The E L Cord Foundation

The E L Cord Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. It made one grant last year and is located in Reno, NV.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$68.8m
Employees
3
EIN
36-6072793
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harbourton Foundation

The Harbourton Foundation is a private foundation located in Capitola, CA. Last year, it made $3,473,329 in annual grants and held $28,260,412 in total assets.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
22-2436112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFWN)

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is established to strengthen communities in our region through leadership and philanthropy by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$178.2m
Employees
13
EIN
88-0370179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tahoe Community Foundation

The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe region now and into the future. To build prosperity through community leadership, non-profit partnership and donor philanthropy.
Revenue
$44.2m
Assets
$155.0m
Employees
6
EIN
88-0362053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William N Pennington Foundation

The William N Pennington Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. The purpose of the foundation is to provide tax exempt income. Last year, the foundation made one grant.
Revenue
$31.5m
Assets
$481.8m
Employees
9
EIN
37-1904998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Skip Viragh Foundation

The Skip Viragh Foundation is a private foundation that made 53 grants last year. Its grantees include the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Its trustees are Mark S. Viragh, Roger E. Young, and Katherine A. Viragh. It is located in Reno, NV.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$218.1m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8044292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

Private foundation in Reno, NV funding events, concerts, workshops, and grants for women's volleyball and organizations like Northern Nevada HOPES.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$69.1m
Employees
2
EIN
27-1017158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edwin M Posin Family Foundation

The Edwin M Posin Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. It has three trustees: Martin Fineman, Betty Fineman, and Brett Malamet.
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$27.1m
Employees
2
EIN
92-2385989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada.
Revenue
$45.8m
Assets
$887.3m
Employees
4
EIN
47-4279721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Chest

Community Chest provides resources and support through education, counseling, advocacy, and youth programs, aiming to empower individuals and strengthen families within the community.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
75
EIN
88-0266600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust

The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Reno, NV. Its purpose is to allow for the increase of contributions to public charities. Last year, it made 20 grants. Grantees include Awaken Inc.
Revenue
$20.1m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
0
EIN
54-6807824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Karin Larson Charitable Trust

The Karin Larson Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Reno, NV that primarily funds general support for various organizations, including the American Swedish Inst and others. Last year, it made five grants to eligible grantees.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$76.5m
Employees
1
EIN
87-6497953
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George W Gillemot Foundation

Private foundation in Washoe Valley, NV funding and administering donations for the University of Nevada, Reno while honoring donor intent.
Revenue
$51.0m
Assets
$100.3m
Employees
0
EIN
43-2058994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bia-Echo Foundation

Bia-Echo Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, NV, which was founded in 2019 and most recently had $6,209,939 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$124.4m
Employees
0
EIN
83-3983572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LM Newman Family Foundation

Private foundation in Incline Village, NV. Funds unrestricted grants mainly for UC San Diego Foundation and made 19 grants last year.
Revenue
$36.8m
Assets
$40.2m
Employees
0
EIN
94-3215798
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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