Private foundation · Reno, NV

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K $20K $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
63
Repeat grantees
42
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesDeadline is at least 10 days before a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the board.
ContactDr Ken Coll · 7753231373
MaterialsForm letter entitled "The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Grants, Policies, Procedures:
RestrictionsGenerally limited to qualified organizations that are located in Washoe County, NV.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kenneth M Coll
Excecutive Director
$230K
Melissa a Fowler
VP, Director, & Secretary
$25K
Daniel K Walker
President, CFO, & Director
$25K
Michael Sebree
VP & Director
$25K
Glenda Hudgens
Director in Waiting
$5K
Kevin Tiber
Director in Waiting
$5K
Gerald C Smith
Executive Director (thru Mar 2023)
$50K
Helen Jeane Jones
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
$25K
Kenneth G Walker
TREASURER, VP & DIRECTOR
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
446
Total grants awarded
$55.7M
Total amount
$125K
Average grant
$6.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$4.5M
91 grants
2023
$4.0M
88 grants
2022
$4.7M
70 grants
2021
$4.5M
81 grants
2020
$4.9M
109 grants
2019
$3.4M
1 grants
2018
$4.0M
1 grants
2017
$3.7M
1 grants
2016
$5.0M
1 grants
2015
$6.0M
1 grants
2014
$5.6M
1 grants
2013
$5.4M
1 grants

Top recipients

See Attachment a
5 grants · VA
$25.7M
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2 grants · NV
$7.4M
Unr Foundation
59 grants · NV
$6.9M
10 grants · NV · ≈ likely match
$1.7M
Northern Nevada Hopes
8 grants · NV
$1.3M
12 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
4 grants · NV · ≈ likely match
$800K
7 grants · NV · ≈ likely match
$770K
Reno Philharmonic
5 grants · NV
$725K
Pbs Reno (formerly Knpb)
11 grants · NV
$665K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Unr Foundation
Capital Campaign for the College of Business Building
NV · TY 2024
$500K
Washoe County School District
to support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools
NV · TY 2024
$325K
Unr Foundation
National Merit Scholarship
NV · TY 2024
$320K
Domestic Violence Resource Center (caaw)
Capital campaign, holiday funding, mental health services, and operations expenses
NV · TY 2024
$255K
First Tee of Northern Nevada
support capital campaign
NV · TY 2024
$210K
Renown Health Foundation
Conrad breast center and nursing scholarship recruitment program
NV · TY 2024
$175K
Unr Foundation
UNR Scholarships for Women's Basketball
NV · TY 2024
$150K
Pbs Reno (formerly Knpb)
Curiosity Classroom program and support national programming
NV · TY 2024
$130K
Reno Philharmonic
Fund several educational programs for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$125K
Unr Foundation
UNR Scholarships for Women's other sports (excluding Basketball, Volleyball & Soccer)
NV · TY 2024
$120K
Nevada Museum of Art
to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2024/25
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Community Health Alliance
Neil Road and Sun Valley clinic programs
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Unr Foundation
Women's Intercollegiate Scholarships, Volleyball and Soccer Teams
NV · TY 2024
$100K
Care Chest
Medical Resource programs for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$80K
Nevada Museum of Art
To underwrite the Curator of Learning position, Redfield Learning Cntr, and Scholastic Awards
NV · TY 2024
$71K
Unr Foundation
to support Student Outreach Clinic for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$60K
Nell J Redfield Hospital Foundation
to purchase new surgical table and acessories
ID · TY 2024
$60K
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Holiday funding , St. Vincents Dining Room, and Elevating Families program
NV · TY 2024
$55K
Unr Foundation
to support Dean's Future Scholar's Program Director's salary
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Unr Foundation
Support for the College of Education Redfield Hispanic Gateway Scholarship Program
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Sierra Nevada Journeys
support 760 students in Classrooms unleased and Family Stems Nights programs
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Nevada Discovery Museum
financial aid, consumables in DaVinci's corner and capacity building at Art Alcove and the Shop
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Bishop Manogue
Redfield Scholarship program for 2024/25 school year
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Tmcc
to support the summer Bridge program for 2025
NV · TY 2024
$50K
Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Family Plus Counseling program, holiday funding and maintenance of buses
NV · TY 2024
$49K
Holland Project
Underwrite salaries of executive staff and program staff
NV · TY 2024
$45K
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Core Food Distribution Program for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$38K
Northern Nevada Rave Family Foundation
Support the respite and volunteer program for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$35K
Urban Roots
to underwrite salary of full time Field Trip Coordinator for 2024
NV · TY 2024
$35K
Northern Nevada Hopes
Operational expenses for new client and fund curriculum
NV · TY 2024
$35K
Unr Foundation
Mental health training for Nevada Athletic coaches
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Amplify Life - Special Recreation Services
to support general operations
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Noteables
to provide scholarships for youth facing disabilities
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Children's Cabinet
support the Redfield Academy for 2024/25 school year
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Sierra Arts Foundation
Art programs for RCOP Schools
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Assistance League
Holiday funding 2024- Operation School Bell and Food Pantry
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Pbs Reno (formerly Knpb)
support National Programming for the station
NV · TY 2024
$30K
Sky Tavern
Scholarships to low-income youth and youth with disabilities
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Unr Foundation
Jerry Smith Sports Management Student Stimulus Fund
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Unr Foundation
Medical School Research project, Springboard Science and Research Fund
NV · TY 2024
$25K
River Wranglers
assist in funding the executive director's salary and related expenses
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Western Nevada College
To assist in funding a career center The Hub at the college
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Unr Foundation
salary support for the UNR Behavioral Health Collaborative
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Big Brothers Big Sisters
support mentor program and Building Big Futures program
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Unr Foundation
Dual Enrollment Program
NV · TY 2024
$25K
First Tee of Northern Nevada
Golf and Life Skills Program for calendar year 2024
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Desert Research Institute
for Nevada Robotics Books and Bots Teacher trainings
NV · TY 2024
$25K
Northern Nevada Literacy Council
Support the family Reading Program for 2025
NV · TY 2024
$20K
Northern Nevada Hopes
to fund "Urban Roots Seeds to Table Experiential Curriculum" at Hope Springs
NV · TY 2024
$20K
Quest Counseling and Consulting
support the child psychiatry program
NV · TY 2024
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.