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Care. Connect. Engage.

Three simple words, three profound actions. These actions define what the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada does—and how we do it. From creating custom charitable giving solutions to bringing people together to solve vexing community challenges, we connect people who care with causes that matter to enhance the lives of all of us.

Manage Your Charitable Giving

Every day, we work closely with individuals and their trusted financial advisors to create custom giving solutions based on their values. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped Northern Nevadans give in meaningful, impactful, confidential ways. From donor-advised funds with the flexibility to redirect giving to designated funds that support a singular cause to endowments that live forever, the Community Foundation is Northern Nevada’s most trusted charitable giving resource.

Meggin McIntosh chose a Community Foundation donor advised fund for her giving.
Meggin McIntosh chose a Community Foundation donor advised fund for her giving. Read Meggin's Story
Education

Supporting the promise of education

Community Foundation scholarships are as varied as our recipients with donors creating funds to meet their personal objectives. Scholarship applications open on January 15th each year. 

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Grants

Grants supporting nonprofits

Here you will find open requests for grant proposals. Our grants represent the generosity of visionary donors and the causes that they value. Many of our community’s nonprofits exist and thrive with the support of these grants.

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Funding

Funding a better tomorrow

We administer a variety of fund types to meet the goals and needs of our community givers. When you give, we enhance the impact of your gift by combing it with others in the community.

Success stories

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Donor Advised Fund

Make an Impact at Any Age

The High School Giving Circle is funded by an anonymous donor to encourage philanthropy at any age. The Community Foundation brings students together who want to support their community by learning and practicing philanthropy. Participating in the program is more than another activity to add to their resume, and it means a chance to make a difference in their community.

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Giving Board Award 2024

Transferring Stock? Use this Simple Form

Trends continue in 2022 as many investors are finding a stock transfer a simple way to support the Community Foundation's work while meeting their own financial and tax goals. Download the Stock Gift Transfer Form here.

Community Foundation at a glance

Grants given

$180M

million in grants given

Funds open

Over 275

active funds

Charitable Assets

$160M

million in charitable assets

We believe working together will build a better community.

Building housing people can afford, initiatives on caregiving and preventing scams, and offering education about philanthropy are ways the Community Foundation works with residents to build long-term caring solutions. When we pitch in and share responsibility for our community’s well-being, we can increase the quality of life for generations of Nevadans. That is what sets the Community Foundation apart from commercial gift funds. Our mission is not growth, it is service.  Our measurement is not assets, it is impact. Our interest is in the community’s interest.

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Latest Blogs

PRESS RELEASE: The Village on Sage Street Celebrates Expansion Completion at Ceremony, Adds Nearly 50% More Beds to Support Low-Income Lodgers in Northern Nevada

November 15, 2024

In time for the coming inclement weather of northern Nevada, The Village on Sage Street, an affordable housing initiative in Reno is expanding to provide additional support to low-income individuals in Northern Nevada.

PRESS RELEASE: 114 Nonprofits Awarded for Exemplary Board Giving 

November 14, 2024

Reno, Nevada – The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is proud to announce that 114 local organizations achieved the 2024 100% Giving Board Award to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. 

Nonprofit Capacity Landscape Analysis

October 22, 2024

To address our strategic area of focus in Building Nonprofit Capacity, the Community Foundation has been engaged in a Nonprofit Capacity Landscape Analysis to enhance our understanding of the organizational capacities of nonprofits within Washoe County.
Jim Pfrommer, Past Board Chair

I was born to a loving family who gave me a safe and beautiful home, sent me to good schools, provided me with many wonderful travel experiences, and gave me every opportunity to be successful. All I want is to help others realize their dreams, reach their potential, and have a chance for success like I had

- Jim Pfrommer, Past Board Chair