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Est.

1985

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Walker River Basin Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Walker River Basin region. With a total of $111.4K distributed across seven grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

GRANTS TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
Total Funding Given
$111.4K
2025
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.2K
J
Joan Sciarani-Blake
Board Member
D
David Vick
Board Member
S
Shelly Vick
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION?
No. WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION give?
WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $111 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include SMITH VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MASON VALLEY, and SMITH VALLEY YOUTH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION?
WALKER RIVER BASIN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.