EIN 94-2781749

University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
State
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
The Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to provide a mechanism for private individuals, corporations and foundations to make charitable gifts to the University.
Total revenues
$52,499,229
2024
Total expenses
$53,110,714
2024
Total assets
$530,787,965
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

University Programs: The University of Nevada Reno Foundation receives, manages & disburses funds in accordance with the designated restricted purpose for which the gifts were donated. Provides programmatic funding supporting students, faculty, research & the community in the area funds were raised for. There were 1,218 endowed funds in FY24. Part of the increase relates to the additional facilities and program assets received from Sierra Nevada University.
University Scholarships: Scholarship funding was used for both need and merit based scholarships. More than 3,702 donor-funded scholarships were awarded in FY24.
Capital Projects: Assist in funding construction projects on campus. Some of the major projects include the Eric & Linda Lannes Basketball facility, Gateway Academic Building, Pennington Health Sciences Building and the University of Arts Building.
Alumni Programs: Funding was provided to Alumni Association and various alumni chapters to strengthen ties to the University community.

Grants made by University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher EducationUniversity Programs$23,043,974
Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher EducationCapital Projects$12,643,574
Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher EducationUniversity Scholarships$7,540,651
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Parasol Tahoe Community FoundationEducation & Youth Development$1,331,100
The George W Gillemot FoundationThe Foundation Receives, Invests and Administers Funds To Benefit the University of Nevada, Reno, While Honoring the Philanthropic Intent of Its Donors$1,013,590
The US Charitable Gift TrustFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,005,000
...and 76 more grants received totalling $10,761,218

Personnel at University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Patricia RichardBoard Member$0
William JohnsonExecutive Director$0
Crystal SubletController
Beth PadovanInterim Treasurer$0
Holly StancoCorporate Secretary$0

Financials for University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$40,840,988
Program services$662,455
Investment income and dividends$8,409,588
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$45,888
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,540,310
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$52,499,229

Form 990s for University of Nevada-Reno Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-05-15990View PDF
2023-062025-05-15990View PDF
2023-062024-05-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Bretzlaff Foundation
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $1,331,100 from The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
December 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Marion G Thompson Charitable Trust Kirk Gardner Trustee
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1664 N Virginia Mail Stop 0162
Reno, NV 89557
Metro area
Reno, NV
County
Washoe County, NV
Website URL
unr.edu/giving/foundation/board-of-trustees 
Phone
(775) 784-1587
IRS details
EIN
94-2781749
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0205367
FTB Entity ID
3624991
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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