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EIN 88-0196071

Great Reno Balloon Race

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Reno
State
Nevada
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-11-01
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
Description
The Great Reno Balloon Race is a three day event held the first weekend after labor day each year to promote tourism in the Reno area. This is a free event to the public. No admission is charged.
Total revenues
$596,553
2023
Total expenses
$538,485
2023
Total assets
$222,344
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Great Reno Balloon Race

The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR) began in 1982 as a way to keep visitors in Reno on the weekend between the State Fair and the Air Races. The vision was to create something that would endure as a gift to the community - safe, friendly and free. GRBR is now the nation's largest free hot-air balloon event with an average of 150,000 people attending the race over the period of three September days.

Who funds Great Reno Balloon Race

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The E L Cord FoundationGeneral Purpose$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$24

Personnel at Great Reno Balloon Race

NameTitleCompensation
Pete CopelandExecutive Director$67,200
Mike KlaichTreasurer$0
Chris DonderoPresident$0
Michael BuisVice President$0
Pilar M AldecoaotaloraSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Great Reno Balloon Race

RevenuesFYE 11/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$247,287
Program services$287,970
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$7,319
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$53,977
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$596,553

Form 990s for Great Reno Balloon Race

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-112024-02-23990View PDF
2022-112023-02-17990View PDF
2021-112022-01-20990View PDF
2020-112021-04-06990View PDF
2019-112020-09-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The E L Cord Foundation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
FairsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 12695
Reno, NV 89510
Metro area
Reno, NV
County
Washoe County, NV
Website URL
renoballoon.com/ 
Phone
(775) 826-1181
IRS details
EIN
88-0196071
Fiscal year end
November
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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