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Community Fund 2019 Grant Cycle Begins

March 8th, 2019 at 12:30 pm

We believe in our ability to come together and meet community challenges head-on. We believe in the value of investing in the future of our region, through the Community Endowment at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. The Community Foundation will provide financial resources for our region for years to come via the Community Fund […]

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2019 Scholarship Applications Open

January 29th, 2019 at 11:34 am

Applying for a Community Foundation scholarship is easier this year. All applicants will complete an Eligibility Quiz as a starting point. After completing all questions on the Quiz students will have access to multiple scholarships that match their qualifications. Students need to apply for each scholarship individually. Complete Eligibility Quiz Applying to renew a Community Foundation […]

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High School Giving Circle – Next Generation of Philanthropists

December 27th, 2018 at 3:38 pm

Two High School Giving Circles funded by two donors in 2018 have concluded their meetings by each recommending $10,000 in grants. On 10 consecutive Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the trophy bowl of chocolates in the Community Foundation entrance was raided as the members of the High School Giving Circles entered for their meetings. The students’ […]

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2018 Partnership Grants Awarded to 5 Northern Nevada Nonprofits

November 15th, 2018 at 11:49 am

Five northern Nevada nonprofits were awarded $52,627 on November 9 at the Partnership Grant Celebration at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Domestic Violence Resource Center, The Generator, Note-Ables Music Therapy Services, Urban Roots, and Wells Family Resource Center, Wells, Nevada were chosen for: Their grasp of the importance of evaluation The organization’s commitment to […]

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Philanthropic Parenting – Family Wealth, Family Values

November 2nd, 2018 at 11:57 am

What is most important to pass on to our kids and grandkids, to future generations? In my experience, our values are more important than our wealth. I am impressed that so many families involved with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada have integrated philanthropic parenting into their lives. Numerous studies cite the engagement of our […]

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Family Estate Planning Series

Begins March 27- runs 8 weeks at Sierra View Library. Call us at 333-5499 to save your seat.

Jim Pfrommer

A life well-lived. Leading and connecting to engage a caring community.

Satre Family scholarships open opportunities for Nevadans.

Village on Sage Street

It takes our community to build this village