"The Great Basin National Park represents a unique geographic region of the United States, encompassing most of Nevada, extending into Utah, southern Idaho, eastern California and southeastern Oregon. Since 1987, when I served as chairman of the Dedication Committee for the Park, I have wanted to ensure that this pristine wilderness will be protected for future generations to come. I invite all our citizens to help us in this quest to preserve this remarkable American legacy."

Bonnie Bryan (Mrs. Richard H. Bryan)
Honorary Chair
GBNP Foundation

The Great Basin National Park Foundation's mission is to promote and support projects that enhance the values of Great Basin National Park, including, but not limited to, preservation and restoration of wilderness areas and ecological systems, conservation of endangered species and wildlife, restoration of scenic areas and historic structures, scientific research, expansion of cultural programs, preservation of natural, cultural, historical, or archeological sites, and the beauty associated therewith, acquisition of artifacts and historic materials, exhibit and museum renovations, removal of obsolete facilities, and the promotion of volunteer efforts.

The Great Basin National Park Foundation was formed and incorporated in 1998 under the laws of the State of Nevada to raise funds to assist Great Basin National Park and the National Park Service to achieve the park's mission. Bonnie Bryan, wife of Senator Richard H. Bryan, of Nevada, organized the foundation and currently serves as honorary chair. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

One of the Foundation’s first projects is to undertake a capital fund raising campaign on behalf of the Park for approximately $4 million to provide funds for designing and constructing a Visitor/Education Center. Upon completion of the Center, the Foundation will turn over the facilities to the Park for operation.

•   Bonnie Bryan, Honorary Chair (Las Vegas)
•   Dave Tilford, Chair (Desert Mountain Realty, Ely)
•   Mayor Bob Ferraro, Vice Chair (Mayor of Boulder City)
•   Jill Langerman, Treasurer (Fair, Anderson & Langerman CPAs, Las Vegas)
•   Nancy Shepherd, Secretary (Las Vegas)
•   Paul Bible, Chair of Projects Committee (Bible, Hoy & Trachok, Reno)
•   Donna Andress (Nelson)
•   Steve Brown (Paine Webber, Reno)
•   Senator Richard Bryan (Retired Senator, former Governor of State of Nevada)
•   Greg Ferraro (R&R Advertising, Reno)
•   Garth Frehner (Frehner Construction, Las Vegas)
•   JoAnn Kelley (Reno)
•   Mike Niggli (Sempra Energy Resources, San Diego)
•   Pat Shalmy (Nevada Power, Las Vegas)