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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 27-1017158

The Nell J Redfield Foundation

A private foundation in Reno, NV. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 106 grants and $4.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Deadline is at least 10 days before a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the board.
Restrictions
Generally limited to qualified organizations that are located in Washoe County, NV.

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $4,661,700

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $71,871,504
  • Tax year 2024

    $4,489,794

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $69,086,291
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,974,247

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $67,984,518
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,720,774

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $69,289,566
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,481,552

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $61,399,916
  • Tax year 2020

    $4,904,006

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $60,397,556
  • Tax year 2019

    $3,389,661

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $63,039,941
  • Tax year 2018

    $4,036,911

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $63,189,150

Grants paid in 2025

106 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    Capital Campaign for the College of Business Building (2nd installment)

    $500,000
  2. Education Alliance of Washoe CountyReno, NV

    To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools

    $325,000
  3. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    National Merit Scholarship

    $320,000
  4. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    addl payment on capital campaign for College of Business buidlding

    $250,000
  5. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    UNR Scholarships for Women's Basketball

    $150,000
  6. PBS Reno (formerly KNPB)Reno, NV

    Curiosity Classroom program

    $130,000
  7. Reno PhilharmonicReno, NV

    Fund several educational programs for 2025

    $125,000
  8. Renown Health FoundationReno, NV

    1st of two installments to support the Nursing Scholarship Recruitment program

    $125,000
  9. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    UNR Scholarships for Women's other sports (excluding Basketball, Volleyball & Soccer)

    $120,000
  10. Community Health AllianceReno, NV

    Neil Road and Sun Valley clinic programs

    $100,000
  11. Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV

    to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2025/26

    $100,000
  12. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    Women's Intercollegiate Scholarships, Volleyball and Soccer Teams

    $100,000
  13. Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV

    to underwrite the School Services position 2025/26,Redfield Learning Cntr, Scholastic Awards

    $81,000
  14. CARE ChestReno, NV

    Medical Resource programs for 2025

    $80,000
  15. Nevada Discovery MuseumReno, NV

    financial aid, consumables in DaVinci's corner and capacity building at Art Alcove and the Shop

    $75,000
  16. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    to support Student Outreach Clinic for 2025

    $70,000
  17. Bishop ManogueReno, NV

    Redfield Scholarship program for 2025/26 school year

    $50,000
  18. Boys and Girls Club of Truckee MeadowsReno, NV

    renovation of counseling space

    $50,000
  19. Community Health AllianceReno, NV

    Neil Road Clinic renovation

    $50,000
  20. Nell J Redfield Hospital FoundationMalad, ID

    to upgrade surveillance system and for the sleep study program

    $50,000
  21. Northern Nevada HOPESReno, NV

    support Hopes Geriatric Center of Excellence

    $50,000
  22. Renown Health FoundationReno, NV

    2nd and final installment to support the capital campaign for the Conrad Breast Center

    $50,000
  23. Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV

    to support students in Classrooms Unleashed and Family STEM Nights programs in RCOP schools

    $50,000
  24. TMCCReno, NV

    To support the Summer Bridge program for 2026

    $50,000
  25. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    to support Dean's Future Scholar's Program Director's salary

    $50,000
  26. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    Support for the College of Education Redfield Hispanic Gateway Scholarship Program for one year

    $50,000
  27. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    Medical School Research project, Springboard Science and Research Fund

    $50,000
  28. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Core Food Distribution Program for 2025

    $45,000
  29. Holland ProjectReno, NV

    Underwrite salaries of executive staff and program staff

    $45,000
  30. Catholic Charities of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    to support St. Vincents Dining Room for 2025 and Elevating Families program

    $40,000
  31. Volunteers of AmericaReno, NV

    to support ReStart program

    $40,000
  32. NoteablesReno, NV

    to provide scholarships for youth facing disabilities

    $35,000
  33. Urban RootsReno, NV

    to underwrite salary of full time Field Trip Coordinator for 2025

    $35,000
  34. The 1701 GroupReno, NV

    Operation School Bell and Food Pantry

    $30,000
  35. Amplify Life - Special Recreation ServicesReno, NV

    to support the Independent Living Skills Course program

    $30,000
  36. Children's CabinetReno, NV

    support the Redfield Academy for 2025/26 school year

    $30,000
  37. Domestic Violence Resource Center (CAAW)Reno, NV

    support counseling assistance, shelter supplies and repairs

    $30,000
  38. Great Basin InstituteReno, NV

    Scholarship support for field trips, winter and spring camps

    $30,000
  39. PBS Reno (formerly KNPB)Reno, NV

    support National Programming for the station

    $30,000
  40. Parkinsons Support Center of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    salary support for the Director of Outreach, Education and support for one year

    $30,000
  41. Sierra Arts FoundationReno, NV

    to support art programs for RCOP schools in Washoe County

    $30,000
  42. Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission IncReno, NV

    replace HVAC system at Prayer House

    $26,760
  43. Community ChestVirginia City, NV

    Classroom on wheels bus program and ECE

    $25,000
  44. Desert Research InstituteReno, NV

    second of three equal annual installments for Nevada Robotics Books and Bots Teacher trainings

    $25,000
  45. enCompass AcademyReno, NV

    support Student Incentive Program to purchase Ipads and uniforms

    $25,000
  46. First Tee of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    Golf and Life Skills Program for calendar year 2025

    $25,000
  47. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $25,000
  48. Western Nevada CollegeCarson City, NV

    support scholarships for health care workers

    $25,000
  49. Washoe County School DistrictReno, NV

    to fund transportation for the "When I Grow Up" event held in January 2024

    $22,893
  50. The 1701 GroupReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  51. AHA ProjectsLos Angeles, CA

    support non-profit programming

    $20,000
  52. Adopt a Vet Dental ProgramReno, NV

    support salaries of Clinic Mgr and oral Surgery Technician

    $20,000
  53. Arts for All Nevada (formerly VSA)Reno, NV

    to support "Open to the Public" art workshops, camps and festivals for 2025

    $20,000
  54. Big Brothers Big SistersReno, NV

    support mentor program

    $20,000
  55. Catholic Charities of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $20,000
  56. Community Health AllianceReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  57. Eddy HouseReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  58. Good Shepherds Clothes ClosetSparks, NV

    operational support for 2025/26 fiscal year, micro closet

    $20,000
  59. Horsemanship for HeroesReno, NV

    therapy fees for one year of equine assisted psychotherapy sessions

    $20,000
  60. Northern Nevada HOPESReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  61. Northern Nevada Literacy CouncilReno, NV

    Support the Family Reading Program

    $20,000
  62. Northern Nevada Literacy CouncilReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  63. Oneida County Senior Citizens IncMalad, ID

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $20,000
  64. Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission IncReno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $20,000
  65. Sage Ridge SchoolReno, NV

    scholarship support for one year

    $20,000
  66. Volunteers of AmericaReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $20,000
  67. Washoe County Sheriff's OfficeReno, NV

    support Hope Clean Path Initiative

    $20,000
  68. City of Sparks Parks and RecreationSparks, NV

    to support Leisure without limits program

    $19,300
  69. Family Respite Care of NevadaReno, NV

    to support the respite and volunteer program for 2025 (1st of 2 installments)

    $17,500
  70. Family Respite Care of NevadaReno, NV

    to support the respite and volunteer program for 2025 (2nd of 2 installments)

    $17,500
  71. United Cerebral Palsy of NevadaSparks, NV

    to support Project SEARCH

    $17,255
  72. Communities in Schools of NevadaReno, NV

    collaborate w/RCOP to bring field trips and speakers to Deserts Heights Elementary

    $15,000
  73. Community ChestVirginia City, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $15,000
  74. Domestic Violence Resource Center (CAAW)Reno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $15,000
  75. Kenny Guinn Center for Policy PrioritiesReno, NV

    general operating support

    $15,000
  76. Salvation ArmyReno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $15,000
  77. STEP2Reno, NV

    for mental health support for clients

    $14,000
  78. Boys and Girls Club of Truckee MeadowsReno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $10,000
  79. Cancer Community ClubhouseSparks, NV

    to support programming for 2025

    $10,000
  80. Catholic Charities of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $10,000
  81. Children's CabinetReno, NV

    Holiday funding for 2025

    $10,000
  82. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $10,000
  83. Friends In Service Helping (FISH)Carson City, NV

    Partner with Capital City Circles to support a life skills job readiness program

    $10,000
  84. Friends In Service Helping (FISH)Carson City, NV

    matching funds

    $10,000
  85. Good Shepherds Clothes ClosetSparks, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $10,000
  86. Kenny Guinn Center for Policy PrioritiesReno, NV

    matching funds

    $10,000
  87. High Sierra AHECReno, NV

    support Community Health Worker I into the Redfield Academy

    $10,000
  88. Junior Achievement of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    to support financial literacy program in Washoe County schools

    $10,000
  89. Lead with HorsesReno, NV

    support programs through the Center for Adaptive Riding

    $10,000
  90. Nevada Diabetes AssociationReno, NV

    Scholarships for Teen Diabetes Camp in October at Lake Tahoe

    $10,000
  91. Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV

    addl funds for supplies in the Redfield Learning Center

    $10,000
  92. Nevada Womens FundReno, NV

    scholarship support for three or four women

    $10,000
  93. Northern Nevada Children's Cancer FoundationReno, NV

    Family Assistance Fund

    $10,000
  94. Oneida County LibraryMalad, ID

    to purchase new books for upcoming fiscal year

    $10,000
  95. Reno IceReno, NV

    scholarships for youth to participate in skate programs

    $10,000
  96. Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission IncReno, NV

    Surplus funding for 2025

    $10,000
  97. Sierra Kids FoundationMinden, NV

    to assist families with youth struggling with Autism

    $10,000
  98. Spread the Word NevadaReno, NV

    support the Kids to Kids book program

    $10,000
  99. Tahoe Family SolutionsIncline VLG, NV

    provide mental health services

    $10,000
  100. UNR FoundationReno, NV

    support Governors Dinner for 2025

    $10,000
  101. Tiny Toes FoundationReno, NV

    provide financial support to families with children in need of medical care

    $6,000
  102. Bristlecone Family ResourcesReno, NV

    support advertising costs for capital campaign

    $5,000
  103. Pioneer Center of the Performing ArtsReno, NV

    support educational programming for 2026

    $5,000
  104. Reno Jazz OrchestraReno, NV

    music education programs to also include RCOP schools

    $5,000
  105. Tahoe Family SolutionsIncline VLG, NV

    matching funds

    $5,000
  106. Boys and Girls Club of Truckee MeadowsReno, NV

    to support annual cost for maintenance/operation of Redfield buses from July 2024 to December 2024

    $4,492

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $410,00029% of the total
  2. Arts and culture6 grants $271,00019% of the total
  3. Human services13 grants $256,00018% of the total
  4. Youth development7 grants $149,49211% of the total
  5. Health6 grants $120,0009% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture3 grants $80,0006% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $125,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nevada102 grants $4,561,700
  2. Idaho3 grants $80,000
  3. California1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Daniel K WalkerPresident, CFO, & Director Hours 8.3Pay $25,000
  • Melissa A FowlerVP, Director, & Secretary Hours 8.3Pay $25,000
  • Michael SebreeVP & Director Hours 8.3Pay $25,000
  • Kevin TiberDirector in Waiting Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Glenda HudgensDirector in Waiting Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Kathrin DimasDirector in Waiting Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Kenneth M CollExecutive Director Hours 40Pay $232,500

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