Northern Nevada Endowment Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. Provides funding for community projects in Northern Nevada, with a focus on behavioral health services and other pressing community issues.

Home | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada 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.

Read Meggin's Story 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. 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. 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 combining it with others in the community. 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. Community Housing Land Trust The Village Adds Nearly 50% More Beds to Support Low-Income Lodgers in Northern Nevada The Village on Sage Street in Reno has expanded from 216 to 312 units, helping more low-income residents find stable housing.

Since 2019, the bridge housing facility has served 516 people, with over half moving on to permanent homes. The expansion was completed in late 2024. 114 Nonprofits Awarded for Exemplary Board Giving 114 nonprofits in northern Nevada received the 2024 100% Giving Board Award for exemplary board contributions from 1,282 board members totaling $8.

7 million. Transferring Stock? Use this Simple Form Trends continue 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 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. Spring 2026 Family Estate Planning Series: Helping Our Community Plan with Confidence The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada and PBS are once again offering the free, seven‑week Family Estate Planning Series this spring to help individuals and families plan their estates with confidence.

Sessions run Wednesdays from March 18 to April 29, 2026, at the Sierra View Library, with a choice of morning or afternoon classes led by estate attorneys, financial advisors, and other experts. Participants receive comprehensive materials and step‑by‑step guidance designed to make informed, long‑term planning more approachable.

PRESS RELEASE: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Hosts First-Ever Philanthropy in Practice Pitch Showcase as Six Local Nonprofits Raise $25,466 and Inspire Nearly 200 Community Members The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada hosted its first-ever Philanthropy in Practice Pitch Showcase, where nearly 200 community members gathered to hear presentations from six local nonprofits.

These organizations—graduates of a five‑month capacity-building program—collectively raised $25,466 to support their missions in education, food security, environmental stewardship, civic engagement, workforce development, and community health. The event highlighted the region’s strong commitment to local philanthropy and marks the beginning of continued investment in nonprofit capacity-building in future years.

The 2026 Scholarship Cycle Is Now Open! The 2026 scholarship cycle opened on January 15, 2026, offering students access to more than 40 local scholarship funds established by generous Community Foundation donors. Application deadlines vary by fund and range from February through May, with each scholarship having its own eligibility criteria and focus areas.

Students are encouraged to begin by taking the Scholarship Eligibility Quiz to quickly identify opportunities that may be the best fit and ensure they don’t miss scholarships they qualify for. Previous “We were impressed by how easy it was to donate real estate. We are committed to raising our sons with a positive example of the need for and the power of philanthropy.

The kids will be involved in our donor advised fund grant decisions. ” - Jeff and Allison Gorelick “ 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 “We were impressed by how easy it was to donate real estate. We are committed to raising our sons with a positive example of the need for and the power of philanthropy. The kids will be involved in our donor advised fund grant decisions.

” - Jeff and Allison Gorelick “ 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 “We were impressed by how easy it was to donate real estate.

We are committed to raising our sons with a positive example of the need for and the power of philanthropy. The kids will be involved in our donor advised fund grant decisions. ” - Jeff and Allison Gorelick Don’t fill this out if you’re human: