ABOUT

Nevada Kids Foundation exists to show up for kids across Northern Nevada, meeting real needs with real support. Through creative, community-driven partnerships, we provide essential items, remove everyday barriers and help fill critical gaps in youth resources and programming.

We serve children ages 0–18 throughout Northern Nevada, with an intentional focus on underserved and rural communities. By working side-by-side with families, schools and local partners, we help ensure kids are defined not by their circumstances, but by their potential, moving forward with confidence, hope,and the freedom to shape their own futures.

Founded in 2021 as a small, grassroots nonprofit with a big heart, Nevada Kids Foundation began with a simple goal: to support local kids in meaningful, responsive ways. By listening closely to our community and identifying unmet needs, we’ve grown into a trusted local resource, directly investing thousands of dollars into youth programs, school initiatives and essential-needs support for children who need it most.

Every step of our growth has been intentional and mission-driven. Through thoughtful initiatives, community events, and strong local partnerships, we respond quickly, creatively, and compassionately to the needs of Northern Nevada’s youth. We believe that when kids have access to the right tools and support, they’re empowered to thrive and that even a small organization, rooted in heart and community, can create lasting impact.

Meet The Team:

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Executive Director
Kallie Todaro
July 2021 - Present

As a 4th generation Nevadan, born and raised in the Reno/ Sparks area, Kallie attended McQueen High School and TMCC. She has a strong background in office management & event planning and has also spent the last several years as a Client Services Specialist for a local finance & wealth management firm.
Kallie is a devoted wife & mother of two rambunctious boys and loves spending time with her family.
She is excited to shift her focus into the nonprofit world and is thrilled to have had the opportunity to help build the Nevada Kids Foundation from the ground up. She is a team player who is compassionate, creative and driven by her empathy for others. Her outstanding attention to detail and strong desire to make a difference for the youth in our community makes her a perfect fit for the role of Director.

Project Manager
Lauren Czarnecki-Baros
October 2023- Present

Lauren is a married mother of three who originally hails from the East Coast. She moved to Sparks, NV when she was 16 and never looked back. She always knew from a young age she wanted to be doing something in life where she was helping people; which lead her to receive her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and minors in Substance Abuse Treatment and Political Science. She worked for the State of Nevada for 8 years with mentally-disordered offenders, but realized she wanted to be in a capacity where she was able to make more of a hands-on difference. After working with adults for 8 years, she realized it all starts with childhood. If a difference can be made in a child’s life in a positive way, it can truly help shape them for years to come.

In her free time she attends lots of soccer practices, games and travel softball tournaments rooting her kids on!