Community Foundation of Elko County

Your gift to the Community Foundation of Elko County Endowed Fund is a lasting way to support the region you love.

Welcome to the Community Foundation of Elko County – where local giving creates lasting change. We're your neighbors who believe in the power of community and the impact we can make when we work together.

Established in 2015, we serve as Elko County's permanent community savings account, carefully stewarding donations to support the causes and organizations that make our region thrive. As a proud affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, we combine the personal touch of local leadership with the professional expertise of an established foundation. Our dedicated volunteer advisory board guides our local vision, while we benefit from the philanthropic advising, grant management, and administrative support of the Community Foundation's team in Reno. This powerful partnership allows us to focus on what matters most: connecting caring individuals, families, and businesses with meaningful opportunities to invest in Elko County's future. Whether you're passionate about education, healthcare, the arts, or other vital causes, we're here to help you make a difference that will benefit our community for generations to come.

Annual Report 2025

The Elko Nonprofit Summit: A Regional capacity-building workshop for nonprofit professionals.

Join nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, funders, and community partners from across rural Nevada for an engaging day-and-a-half summit focused on strengthening nonprofit sustainability, leadership, fundraising, and community impact.

The Elko Nonprofit Summit is designed to provide practical tools, actionable strategies, and meaningful peer connections to help organizations grow stronger and better serve their communities.

Through a mix of keynote conversations, interactive workshops, peer learning, and multiple breakout tracks, participants will be able to customize their learning experience to their organization’s needs and priorities.

Summit Topics May Include:

Fundraising & donor engagement

Marketing & nonprofit visibility

Board governance & leadership development

Organizational sustainability

Measuring & communicating impact

Nonprofit operations & capacity building

Peer networking & collaboration

Event Details

Location: Great Basin College
Dates: Thursday, July 23, 2026 & Friday, July 24, 2026
Time:

Thursday (07/23): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday (07/24): 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration Fee: $75 per participant
Includes access to all summit sessions, breakout tracks, networking opportunities, lunch, and training materials.

Who Should Attend?

Nonprofit Executive Directors

Nonprofit Staff

Board Members

Community Leaders

Volunteers

Funders & Community Partners

Emerging Nonprofit Professionals

Hosted By

Community Foundation of Elko County in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Business.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact:

CFElkoCounty@nevadafund.org

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Community Foundation of Elko County Builder's Club

Anonymous

Bob and Kerry Aguirre

Kevin and Teri Gage

Albert H. Huber

Marie Manning

Kevin and Ann Marie Melcher

Kurt and Katie Neddenriep

Jon Wahrenbrock

Jim and Amaya Winer

William and Vivian Wright

Marcus and Alissa Wood

Fund Advisory Committee

From Left to Right: Teri Gage, Katie Neddenriep, Travis Macias, Tansy Chandler, AJ Hull, Jim Winer, and Jearred Foruria

Affiliate Fund Handbook

Ways to Give

Leave a Legacy

Honor the community that shaped your life by including the Community Foundation of Elko County in your estate plans. Working with your attorney, you can designate a percentage of your estate to support causes you care about, joining community leaders like Bob and Kerry Aguirre who have already committed to this powerful form of giving.

We recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to the Community Foundation of Elko County an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation Northern Nevada, a nonprofit organization located at 50 Washington St., Suite 300, Reno, NV, 89503, Federal Tax ID #88-0370179 for Community Foundation of Elko County’s charitable purposes.

Partner with Your Financial Advisor

Your financial advisor can help you explore the perfect charitable giving strategy for your goals. For expert guidance on charitable planning options, have your advisor contact the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada at 775-333-5499.

Beneficiary Designation Gifts

You can designate the Community Foundation of Elko County as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.

Contact Lyndsey Crossley, CAP®, Philanthropic Advisor

Call 775-333-5499 Ext. 120

PRESS RELEASE: Community Foundation of Elko County Closes Builder's Club Membership

January 14, 2026

The Community Foundation of Elko County (CFEC) has successfully concluded its Builder’s Club membership drive, which raised over $100,000 for the CFEC Endowment Fund to support local needs for generations. Unlike the Legacy Society’s focus on future gifts, the Builder’s Club provided immediate grantable dollars, with businesses and families contributing at least $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. While the Builder’s Club has closed, CFEC continues to invite contributions to strengthen its endowment and fund impactful community projects.

PRESS RELEASE: Community Foundation of Elko County Welcomes New Members to Builder’s Club – Membership Open Until December 31, 2025

December 15, 2025

The Community Foundation of Elko County (CFEC) proudly welcomes new members to its Builder’s Club, a group of businesses and families dedicated to strengthening Elko County through contributions to the CFEC Endowment Fund. Since its launch, the Builder’s Club has helped grow the Endowment to over $100,000, creating a permanent resource to address local needs for generations. Membership is open until December 31, 2025, offering businesses and families a chance to make a lasting impact in the community.

Community Foundation of Elko County announces grantees for the 2025 Fall grant cycle

July 24, 2025

Six nonprofits were awarded a total of $45,200 in the Fall grant cycle for the Community Foundation of Elko County's Fall grant cycle.

Elko County Nonprofit Leaders Gather for Transformative Training Event

July 23, 2025

The Community Foundation of Elko County and the Center for Nonprofit Business hosted a successful Nonprofit Development Workshop on July 17–18, bringing together local nonprofit leaders for sessions on leadership, strategy, and growth. Attendees engaged in discussions on capacity building, strategic planning, and navigating change, gaining practical tools to strengthen their organizations.

The Community Foundation of Elko County Receives Legacy Gift from an Anonymous Donor

December 17, 2023

A lifelong Elko native, carrying forward their family's legacy of giving, left a profound final gift of $94,000 to the Community Foundation of Elko County – proving that one person's generosity can create lasting ripples of impact in the community they love.

Community Foundation of Elko County Awards $25,000 in Grants

October 01, 2022

The Community Foundation of Elko County continues its mission of strengthening local communities by awarding $25,000 in grants to organizations serving diverse needs across the region.

The Year of Mental Health Support for Elko County

August 30, 2021

The Community Foundation of Elko County has announced its 2021 grant awards. This year’s funding priorities placed special emphasis on organizations working to promote behavioral and mental health resiliency.

Community Foundation of Elko County Grant Awards Total Nearly $60,000

August 12, 2021

The Community Foundation of Elko County has announced its 2021 grant awards of $58,898 to seven area organizations. This year’s funding priorities placed special emphasis on organizations working to promote behavioral and mental health resiliency.

Community Foundation of Elko County Grant Awards Totaled $24,000

September 09, 2020

The Community Foundation of Elko County (CFEC) distributed $24,000 for Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief and recovery efforts to support nonprofits that serve the most vulnerable in Elko County.

Community Foundation Awards Record $12,000 in Grants at County Fair

September 02, 2019

The Community Foundation of Elko County presented its 2019 annual Community Grants at the Elko County Fair to four local nonprofits.

Kinross Bald Mountain Mine Invests in Community Foundation of Elko County

October 04, 2018

Kinross Bald Mountain Mine announced that it has committed $30,000 to benefit Elko County residents through the Community Foundation of Elko County (CFEC). The $30,000 gift will be paid out in $10,000 increments over the next three years, starting in 2018.

Elko Lions Club Rebuilding After Fire

October 02, 2018

The Camp Lamoille Recovery Fund supports rebuilding the historic Elko Lions Club Camp Lamoille following September 30, 2018, Range 2 Fire in Lamoille Canyon.

Community Foundation of Elko County Awarded Annual Grants at Elko County Fair

September 06, 2018

The Community Foundation of Elko County has awarded its second year of grants to Communities in Schools of Nevada's Spring Creek High School Peer Mentoring Program and the Committee Against Domestic Violence's Harbor House shelter meal program.

The Community Foundation of Elko County (CFEC) offers its 2nd Annual Grant Opportunity!

July 02, 2018

The Community Foundation of Elko County has launched its second annual grant process, inviting residents and organizations to submit proposals for community improvement projects through July 31, 2018, with eligible grantees required to be 501(c)3 organizations or educational, governmental, or religious entities.

Barrick Gold Corp. Announced Commitment Support Community Foundation of Elko County

January 04, 2018

Barrick Gold Corp. announced it will donate $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Elko County and challenges other businesses to do the same.

Community Foundation of Elko County Awards Inaugural Grants

September 07, 2017

The Community Foundation of Elko County awarded its inaugural grants to North East Nevada NAMI for mental health caregiver education and to LASSO for animal shelter spay/neuter services, with the latter grant being matched by the City of Elko.

“We want to support the community that has supported us and set an example for our children and their children by investing in their future.” ”