Nonprofit · EIN 88-0501398
UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $832,706 | $816,026 | $16,680 | $22,582,161 | $11,348,258 | $11,233,903 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,207,400 | $1,088,009 | $119,391 | $22,493,216 | $11,432,860 | $11,060,356 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,695,489 | $677,778 | $6,017,711 | $27,844,366 | $17,028,631 | $10,815,735 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $830,473
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,233
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $178,086
- Accounting fees
- $42,655
- Travel
- $3,774
- Depreciation
- $528,121
- Program services (functional)
- $799,564
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,462
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,493,216
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,582,161
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,348,258
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,233,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,651,284
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,004,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,233,903
- Gross receipts
- $832,706
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY MILES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $277,874 | $70,025 |
| STEVE COMER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY AGUERO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY WYMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY (LEFT 3/20/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BELDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BO BERNHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY BROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HATCHETT | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HEAVEY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID D ROSS | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SANCHEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN TUNTLAND | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH E WHITFIELD | MEMBER/DIRECTOR (LEFT 3/3/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY MILES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $263,500 | $63,470 |
| STEVE COMER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY AGUERO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY WYMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN VOCK | TREASURER/SECRETARY (LEFT 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BELDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BO BERNHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY BROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HATCHETT | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HEAVEY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID D ROSS | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN TUNTLAND | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH E WHITFIELD | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO BERNHARD | ED (TERM ENDED 2022)/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $350,978 | $71,555 |
| ZACHARY MILES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $94,117 | $20,956 |
| STEVE COMER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY AGUERO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN VOCK | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BELDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HATCHETT | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HEAVEY | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID D ROSS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SNYDER | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN TUNTLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH E WHITFIELD | MEMBER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8400 W SUNSET RD STE 400, LAS VEGAS, NV 89113-2386
- In care of
- % MEGAN SVARZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE COMER, 8400 W SUNSET ROAD SUITE 400, LAS VEGAS, NV 89113
- Signed the 990
- ZACHARY MILES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (702) 895-0937
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND REPORTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, AS AN ENTITY OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION / NSHE AND COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE CREATED AS A RESULT OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NEVADA.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT UNLV RESEARCH BY DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING UNLV RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS TO ENHANCE INTELLECTUAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND FINANCIAL GROWTH FOR THE UNIVERSITY. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION IS FACILITATING THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNLV HARRY REID RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.Expenses $799,564 · revenue $830,473
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0501398
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,582,161
- Income (IRS master file)
- $832,706
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $832,706 | $816,026 | $22,582,161 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,207,400 | $1,088,009 | $22,493,216 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,695,489 | $677,778 | $27,844,366 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,846,687 | $614,096 | $19,328,552 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 88-0501398).
Questions about UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 88-0501398.
- Is UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does UNLV RESEARCH 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 UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE COMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNLV RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $832,706, expenses of $816,026 and total assets of $22,582,161 at year end.
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