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
Who funds University of Nevada-Reno Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation | 2023-12 | Education & Youth Development | $1,331,100 |
| The George W Gillemot Foundation | 2023-12 | The 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 Trust | 2023-12 | For Recipient's Exempt Purpose | $1,005,000 |
| ...and 76 more grants received totalling $10,761,218 |
Personnel at University of Nevada-Reno Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Patricia Richard | Board Member | $0 | 2024-12-04 |
| William Johnson | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Crystal Sublet | Controller | | 2024-05-06 |
| Beth Padovan | Interim Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Holly Stanco | Corporate Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
Financials for University of Nevada-Reno Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $40,840,988 | $130,608,966 | -68.7% |
| Program services | $662,455 | $726,857 | -8.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $8,409,588 | $7,308,702 | 15.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $45,888 | $81,899 | -44% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $2,540,310 | $13,164,717 | -80.7% |
| 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 | $52,499,229 | $151,891,141 | -65.4% |
Organizations like University of Nevada-Reno Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| University of Alaska Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $23,112,587 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $72,790,697 |
| Clemson University Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Clemson, SC | $75,039,646 |
| American Technion Society | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $86,399,228 |
| A4bgu (AABGU) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $21,147,894 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Moscow, ID | $39,573,106 |
| UMKC Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $33,089,120 |
| Marshall University Foundation Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Huntington, WV | $22,167,378 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lafayette, LA | $25,951,525 |
| McCombs School of Business Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $23,706,118 |
Data update history
July 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
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-trusteesÂ
- 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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