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Reno Rotary Foundation

EIN 88-0287496 · Reno, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A STEWARD OF CHARITABLE EFFORTS WHICH SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF RENO.

Income
$199,696
Spending
$231,925
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $107,098 spent. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE:DONATIONS FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN ROMANIA.DONATIONS FOR VISION AND DENTAL CLINIC IN BWINDI.DONATIONS FOR DAY FOR GIRLS PROGRAM IN BUIGRI UGANDA.DONATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO BEIRUT HOSPITAL.DONATION FOR A SKILLS LAB IN BWINDIDONATION FOR HANDWASH PROGRAM IN UGANDA.DONATIONS FOR JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION FORUM FOR HIV/AIDS AWARENESSAS WELL AS GENITAL MUTILATION IN KENYA.DONATION FOR A ROTARY PEACE FELLOW TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE AT OXBRIDGE DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY IN CAMBRIDGE.PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR A SPEICAL NEEDS ORPHANAGE IN PANAMA.
  2. $39,544 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE: GRANT TO WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN IN TRANSITION PROGRAM - TO AID WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES FOR FAMILIES WITH HOMELESS CHILDREN (ESTIMATE 20 FAMILIES); PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE RIVERWALK GARDEN (MISC. TOOLS AND PLANTS)VOCATIONAL SERVICE: GRANT TO TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (APPROXIMATELY 10) AND LAUNDERING UNIFORMS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM.
  3. $72,219 spent. YOUTH SERVICES PROJECTS INCLUDE: SENDING 9 STUDENTS TO THE ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (200+/- STUDENTS ATTEND ANNUALLY); SENDING 10 STUDENTS TO THE ROTARY YOUTH EIGHTH GRADE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (200+/- STUDENTS ATTEND ANNUALLY); SPONSORED BOTH AN INBOUND AND AN OUTBOUND STUDENT FOR THE ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM; PARTICIPATED WITH FOUR OTHER ROTARY CLUBS IN PROVIDING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND AWARDING $65,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROXIMATELY 40 STUDENTS; APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE CLUB'S MUSIC AND SPEECH CONTESTS, WITH THE WINNERS GOING ON TO COMPETE AT THE AREA CONTEST; OUR LITERACY PROJECT PROVIDED AN AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION AND BOOKS TO SEVERAL THOUSAND STUDENTS AT NINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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