Reno Non-Profit Launches $5,000 Fall Fund Drive
The shop is raising capital to meet grant requirements for the Nevada Arts Council and City of Reno.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Reno non-profit Laika Press has launched a fall fund drive aimed at raising $5,000 by October 31. The funds will cover operational costs and provide required matching for grants from the Nevada Arts Council and City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission.
Why it matters
The fundraiser is critical for maintaining affordable access to specialized printing equipment for local artists and educators. It ensures the continuity of the shop's facilities, including its letterpress machines and screen printing presses, by meeting essential institutional matching requirements.
Laika Press, which has served over 888 artists and visitors since 2017, is seeking $5,000 to sustain operations. This target serves as a mandatory match for grant funding from the Nevada Arts Council and City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission.
The players
Laika Press
A Reno-based 501(c)(3) non-profit print shop that provides access to letterpress and screen printing equipment for artists.
Nevada Arts Council
A state agency that provides grant funding to support artistic and cultural organizations.
City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission
A municipal body that manages arts funding and public programming initiatives in Reno.
The details
Laika Press, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates a studio housing specialized equipment including a four-color screen printing press, two letterpress machines, and a Risograph. The shop also maintains 16 full cases of type and tools for mixed-media printing. Funds raised through this drive are specifically allocated to cover overhead expenses like rent and utilities while fulfilling the matching financial obligations required to unlock public arts grants.
Timeline
2017: Laika Press began as a group of artists.
2026: The shop earned 501(c)(3) status.
October 31, 2026: Deadline for the $5,000 fund drive goal.
Market Landscape
The drive follows the shop's 2026 acquisition of 501(c)(3) status, a common path for community-based art studios to formalize funding. This strategy mirrors typical transitions where artist collectives seek legal status to access institutional grants and public funding.
Operators of community-focused nonprofits should track whether their internal fundraising campaigns successfully meet the matching thresholds required by public grant partners. Maintaining a clear ledger of operational costs versus grant-required matching funds is essential for maintaining tax-exempt compliance.
The takeaway
The successful acquisition of non-profit status provides a new pathway for securing public arts funding that was previously inaccessible to independent groups. Owners of similar collectives should audit their current grant eligibility and the matching requirements necessary to unlock state and municipal capital.
Further reading
For context on how non-profits balance operations and grant cycles, see our Philanthropy section.
More information
To review the campaign or support the organization, visit the Laika Press donation and workshop portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kolotv.
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