Community Expertise

Founded in 1988, the Nevada Community Foundation has an extensive knowledge of, and expertise in, issues of importance to southern Nevada and the nonprofit organizations working to address them. We pride ourselves on knowing this community intimately and understanding its unique qualities.

In 2006 the Foundation was recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. The Council on Foundations and leaders of the community foundation field created the National Standards in 2000 to aid community foundations in establishing legal, ethical and effective operational practices that would show the foundations' transparency and financial responsibility in light of the increased public scrutiny of foundation practices. In addition, National Standards were developed to distinguish community foundations from other philanthropic vehicles, build the capacity of community foundations to carry out their missions, and assist the field with self-regulation in a manner viewed positively by the Internal Revenue Service.

The National Standards seal, pictured here, was developed for community foundations to signify that they have been confirmed in compliance with National Standards. Professional advisors and prospective donors will recognize the seal as an indication of the integrity and demonstrated excellence of the compliant foundation.

The Nevada Community Foundation is the only community foundation in southern Nevada that meets all Council on Foundations standards of excellence.