Program areas at CFWN
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada was created as a permanent community resource of charitable funds, which are administered to foster positive change and enrich lives across the region.To strengthen our community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter.The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is dedicated to enhancing the greater good by nurturing philanthropy and serving as a steadfast charitable resource, convener, and hub for generous giving. We provide diverse charitable vehicles to support the philanthropic aspirations of individuals, families, and organizations, including donor-advised funds, scholarships, endowed and designated funds, and charitable bequests. Our core work focuses on philanthropic advising, grantmaking, charitable asset investment management, and community engagement, all aimed at enriching the communities of Northern Nevada.
Grants made by CFWN
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Special Assistance Fund For Energy (SAFE) | General Support | 2023-12 | $701,586 |
| Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities | An Endowment for A Director Position (Or Positions) at the Guinn Center ($250,000), and for Operations, Or Alternatively, Endowment ($250,000) | 2023-12 | $530,250 |
| The Harrah Automobile Foundation National Automobile Museum | Renovations | 2023-12 | $501,000 |
| ...and 157 more grants made totalling $10,142,381 |
Who funds Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFWN)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) | 2024-06 | Community Improvement and Development | $235,000 |
| The E L Cord Foundation | 2023-12 | General Purpose | $175,000 |
| Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch | 2023-06 | This Grant/donation To Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFNN), A 501(c)3 Organization, Was Added To A Restricted Endowment Fund, Owned and Managed By CFNN, for the Sole Benefit of Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch. Any Return-On-Investment From That Fund Is Provided As A Charitable Donation To Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch, If Requested, According To CFNN Distribution Rules and Restrictions. | $98,392 |
| ...and 17 more grants received |
Personnel at CFWN
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Eaton Dunkelberger | President and Chief Executive Officer | $241,551 | 2024-11-11 |
| David Brokaski | Chief Financial Officer | $120,307 | 2022-12-31 |
| Ross Kemper | Interim Chief Financial Officer | $103,646 | 2023-12-31 |
| Teri Miller | Chief Financial Officer | $159,927 | 2023-12-31 |
| Shari Netzel | Vice President of Donor Relations | $135,211 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for CFWN
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $27,682,746 | $12,275,107 | 125.5% |
| Program services | $829,123 | $808,866 | 2.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,757,779 | $3,517,402 | 6.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $30,465 | $0 | 999% |
| Net rental income | $45,322 | $47,539 | -4.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $4,152,150 | $1,454,678 | 185.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $36,497,585 | $18,103,592 | 101.6% |
Organizations like CFWN
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $128,173,574 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $25,935,032 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Concord, NH | $93,727,028 |
| Central Valley Community Foundation A Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $82,658,498 |
| The Boston Foundation (TBF) | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $161,296,905 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $67,776,278 |
| The Denver Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $108,742,732 |
| Central Florida Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Orlando, FL | $9,187,304 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $43,225,517 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $80,275,888 |
Data update history
March 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $51,035 from Jewish Communal Fund January 14, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from The E L Cord Foundation Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 50 Washington St Ste 300
- Reno, NV 89503
- Metro area
- Reno, NV
- County
- Washoe County, NV
- Website URL
- nevadafund.org/Â
- Phone
- (775) 333-5499
- Facebook page
- nevadafundÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 88-0370179
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T31: Community Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Revoked
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0258104
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-06-04
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