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Who We Are

Boost Nevada is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to fostering growth among small nonprofits in our community. As a collective of donors under the Henderson Community Foundation, we work together to solve critical issues in Nevada. Discover more about our mission and the collaborative spirit that powers our work.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Boost Nevada is to assist the State of Nevada and in particular the Southern Nevada nonprofit community by pooling contributions of individuals to fund grants to 501(c)(3) public charities and/or individuals in four areas:

Ideation

Generate ideas to solve community issues

Foster

Foster the creation of nonprofits in critically needed areas

Impact

Help small nonprofits (generally under 250k annual revenue) scale impact

Training

Facilitate training of nonprofit leaders

Bart Patterson

Founder

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Now a Principal at Summit Consulting, Bart Patterson brings a legacy of leadership in education and nonprofit sectors. Transitioning from a 15-year legal career to higher education in Nevada, Bart served as General Counsel, Vice Chancellor, and then as the longest-tenured president of Nevada State College (now Nevada State University). During his presidency, he fostered significant growth and diversity at the college. With a deep commitment to the community, Bart has held roles in various business and nonprofit organizations and is the founder of Boost Nevada, a program designed to support the growth of small nonprofits in Nevada.

The Henderson Community Foundation

The Henderson Community Foundation will serve as fiscal sponsor of the group based on an agreement signed by the Founder. HCF is a 501c3 entity organized under the authority of the State of Nevada and holds and distributes funds consistent with donor purpose. HCF will house all funds, authorize distribution pursuant to instructions from the group through its Advisory Council, and provide general oversight of all activities to ensure they satisfy IRS requirements.

Boost Nevada operates under the authority of HCF and has no separate legal identity. Founder may choose in the future, after consulting with the Advisory Council and where feasible the Members, to create a separate 501c3 entity or move the organization and its funds to a different charitable entity.