Dermody Properties Foundation

Building on the Future of Our Communities

Mission Statement

Dermody Properties believes in corporate philanthropy. Corporate financial institutions help to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community. We have chosen to support and sustain organizations that focus on the arts, education, and the family, with special emphasis on children and the elderly.

Corporate contributions are made possible by the hard work and dedication of all employees at Dermody Properties. Dermody Properties Foundation is a charitable organization established by the employees of Dermody Properties to benefit the citizens of the communities in which we serve.

 

History:

The Dermody Properties Foundation was established in 1988 and supports non-profit organizations that focus on the arts, education and family. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded grants to over 200 community organizations.

Funding Guidelines:

The Foundation staff strives to evaluate requests in a timely and efficient manner. To ensure this, please make certain that each grant request includes a copy of the following:

  • Completed one-page grant request application
  • IRS verification of 501 (c) (3) status
  • Board of Directors list
  • Current operating budget

Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000.

All requests are to be submitted to:

Dermody Properties Foundation
1200 Financial Boulevard
Reno, Nevada 89502
(775) 858-8080
matwood@dermody.com

Grant Cycle:

Applications are mailed out in July and all requests for funding must be submitted in writing to the Foundation by mid-August of each year.

Initially, all requests are evaluated by the Foundation Coordinator. The Foundation’s Board of Directors then reviews each grant request and are solely responsible for making the final determination at their annual meeting in November.

Dermody Properties Foundation Board of Directors:
  • Renee Conrad – Northeastern Region, Harrisburg
  • Mike McCabe – Northern Nevada, Reno
  • Ken Cobler – Northern Nevada, Reno
  • Marc Markwell – Northern Nevada, Reno
  • Carol Martin – Northern Nevada, Reno
  • Jeremy Merklinger – Southeastern Region, Savannah
  • Brad Myers – Southern Nevada, Las Vegas
  • T.J. O’Brien – Mid-West Region, Chicago
  • Kirk Olsen – Northerwest Region, Portland
  • Kandi Roberts – Northern Nevada, Reno
Founders of Dermody Properties Foundation:
  • Michael Dermody – CEO, Nevada
  • Bruce Storey – CFO, Nevada
Contact

Please contact our Foundation Coordinator, Maggie Atwood at (775) 858-8080, or at matwood@dermody.com for more information on the Dermody Properties Foundation, application guidelines and evaluation criteria.