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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0447867

GSN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89512

Financials

$173K$78K2023$303K$69K2024$1.2M$126K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GSN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$1,195,837$125,874$1,069,963$3,258,328$0$3,258,328
May 31, 2025990$302,792$68,833$233,959$1,874,963$0$1,874,963
May 31, 2024990$172,708$77,603$95,105$1,535,408$0$1,535,408
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,069,435
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$94,989
Net gain from sales of assets
$37,746
Net income from fundraising events
$31,413
Other revenue
$31,413

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$117,268
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,398
Accounting fees
$2,725
Program services (functional)
$117,268
Management and general (functional)
$8,606

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,874,963
Total assets, end of year
$3,258,328
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,258,328
Publicly traded securities
$3,152,192
Gross receipts
$1,243,545
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
NV

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT FELDERCHAIR/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT THOMASTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIO DESILETSSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTEN BENCHLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH CARRAHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY GESUALDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM HOWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANN NEWBURYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE PRENNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT FELDERCHAIR/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT THOMASTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD BEDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO DESILETSSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANN NEWBURYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH CARRAHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE PRENNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM HOWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN BENCHLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT FELDERPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT THOMASTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD BEDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO DESILETSSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANN NEWBURYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH CARRAHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE PRENNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM HOWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN BENCHLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2175 RAGGIO PKWY, RENO, NV 89512-1095
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ROBERT THOMAS, 2175 RAGGIO PKWY STE 107, RENO, NV 89512
Signed the 990
ROBERT THOMAS, TREASURER
Phone
(775) 323-3500
Return prepared by
EDWIN M PEREYRA CPA

Mission

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEVADAS PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • GEOLOGY FIELD CAMP
    Expenses $9,000 · grants $9,000 · revenue $214
  • EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION GRANTS
    Expenses $12,168 · grants $12,168
  • SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
    Expenses $56,500 · grants $56,500 · revenue $38,333
  • UNLV GEOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUM
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
  • TEACHERS WORKSHOPS
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • NEVADA GEO RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
    Expenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
  • STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
    Expenses $1,600 · grants $1,600
  • MAPPING SUPPORT
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEVADA SYMPOSIUM
    Expenses $21,000 · grants $21,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-0447867
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,258,328
Income (IRS master file)
$1,243,545

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$1,195,837$125,874$3,258,328XML
990May 2025$302,792$68,833$1,874,963XML
990May 2024$172,708$77,603$1,535,408XML
990May 2023$148,196$65,926$1,278,433IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-0447867).

Questions about GSN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GSN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GSN FOUNDATION is 88-0447867.
Is GSN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to GSN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GSN FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GSN FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GSN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of GSN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names ROBERT THOMAS.
Who are the officers and directors of GSN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GSN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,195,837, expenses of $125,874 and total assets of $3,258,328 at year end.

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