Playground towers, slides and climbing frames in a park

Grant recipient EIN 01-0881587Youth development

Who funds Sierra Nevada Journeys?

48 private foundations gave Sierra Nevada Journeys in Reno, NV $7.1 million across 136 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

136 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Arata Brothers TrustCarmichael, CA 2025

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50,000
  2. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2025

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

    $50,000
  3. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2025

    To provide an annual, customized, overnight STEAM Camp experience for 60 youth with mental and physical disabilities.

    $40,108
  4. The Joseph and Vera Long FoundationWalnut Creek, CA 2025

    Overnight outdoor learning

    $20,809
  5. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV 2025

    Education

    $10,000
  6. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2025

    Classroom Unleashed

    $10,000
  7. Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationReno, NV 2025

    General contribution

    $5,000
  8. Bessie Minor Swift FoundationReston, VA 2025

    General support

    $2,787
  9. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Summer camp for intercity youth and capital improvements

    $82,715
  10. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV 2024

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $75,000
  11. Arata Brothers TrustCarmichael, CA 2024

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50,000
  12. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2024

    support 760 students in Classrooms unleased and Family Stems Nights programs

    $50,000
  13. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2024

    To fund steam camp experience for 60 youth with disabilities

    $40,108
  14. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Grizzly Creek Ranch Capital Campaign

    $30,000
  15. Knowledge Systems InstituteSkokie, IL 2024

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $20,000
  16. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV 2024

    General purpose

    $20,000
  17. PatagoniaorgVentura, CA 2024

    To support environmental projects.

    $15,000
  18. Kelly FoundationSacramento, CA 2024

    Classrooms unleashed-watershed education initiative & family STEM nights

    $15,000
  19. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Education

    $10,000
  20. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Classrooms Unleashed

    $10,000
  21. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2024

    General operating support

    $3,500
  22. Bessie Minor Swift FoundationReston, VA 2024

    General support

    $2,787
  23. The Materium FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    For general operting support

    $2,500
  24. Dorothy Lemelson FoundationReno, NV 2024

    Support for outdoor, science-based education programs

    $1,000
  25. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2024

    General support of service programs

    $750
  26. Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL 2024

    General exempt purpose

    $25
  27. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV 2023

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $75,000
  28. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Summer camp for intercity youth

    $53,250
  29. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2023

    to support 800 students in Classrooms Unleashed and Family STEM Nights programs in RCOP schools

    $52,736
  30. Arata Brothers TrustCarmichael, CA 2023

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50,000
  31. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2023

    To fund steam camp experience for 60 youth with disabilities

    $31,789
  32. National Recreation Foundation IncorporatedLake Forest, IL 2023

    In support of equitable access to youth outdoor recreation programs

    $30,000
  33. The E L Cord FoundationReno, NV 2023

    General purpose

    $30,000
  34. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  35. Knowledge Systems InstituteSkokie, IL 2023

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $25,000
  36. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Capital improvements

    $25,000
  37. John Ben Snow Memorial TR UW #839158Pittsburgh, PA 2023

    Education

    $15,000
  38. Kelly FoundationSacramento, CA 2023

    Classrooms unleashed-watershed education initiative & family STEM nights

    $15,000
  39. Straubel Family FoundationReno, NV 2023

    To support students participating outdoor science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

    $11,000
  40. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Education

    $10,000
  41. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Program services

    $10,000
  42. The Bretzlaff Foundation IncReno, NV 2023

    Camp Maintenance and Fund Campaign

    $10,000
  43. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2023

    Career awareness and readiness for youth

    $5,000
  44. The Lisa Wade FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    General support

    $5,000
  45. Teichert FoundationSacramento, CA 2023

    Support public charity programs

    $5,000
  46. Marie Crowley FoundationSaranac, MI 2023

    Gen charitable

    $5,000
  47. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2023

    Program Support

    $3,500
  48. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2023

    General operating support

    $2,500
  49. Dorothy Lemelson FoundationReno, NV 2023

    General operating support for outdoor, science-based education programs.

    $900
  50. Catalina Marketing Charitable FoundationSt Petersburg, FL 2023

    Restricted use

    $750
  51. Dermody Properties FoundationReno, NV 2023

    Funding for classrooms unleashed STEM program for dei consultant services, program supplies and expenses

    $500
  52. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $126
  53. Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL 2023

    General exempt purpose

    $100
  54. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2022

    To fund Grizzly Creek Ranch capital campaign and Steam Camp Experience

    $136,000
  55. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV 2022

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $75,000
  56. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Summer camp for intercity youth

    $60,385
  57. Arata Brothers TrustCarmichael, CA 2022

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50,000
  58. Arata Brothers TrustCarmichael, CA 2022

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50,000
  59. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Classrooms Unleashed for 800 RCOP students

    $47,720
  60. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Grizzly Creek Ranch Capital Campaign

    $30,000
  61. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Capital improvements

    $25,000
  62. Dew FoundationTyler, TX 2022

    General operating support

    $20,000
  63. John Ben Snow Memorial TR UW #839158Pittsburgh, PA 2022

    Education

    $17,500
  64. William H Moffat Jr FoundationReno, NV 2022

    New program

    $15,000
  65. Roxie and Azad Joseph FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Education

    $10,000
  66. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2022

    Classrooms Unleashed

    $10,000
  67. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2022

    Program Support

    $3,000
  68. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2022

    General support of service programs

    $3,000
  69. Peek Family Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2022

    General operating support

    $2,500
  70. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $153
  71. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2021

    To provide a customized schoolsite based STEM experience for youths with disabilities

    $101,950
  72. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Summer camp for 55 rha youth

    $53,460
  73. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Capital Campaign

    $30,000
  74. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2021

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

    $29,160
  75. Carlson Family FoundationChapel Hill, NC 2021

    Major grant

    $25,000
  76. Dew FoundationTyler, TX 2021

    Classrooms unleashed programs

    $20,000
  77. Robert Z Hawkins FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Overnight outdoor learning scholarships

    $20,000
  78. Susanne & Gloria Young FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Classroom unleashed program

    $15,000
  79. John Ben Snow Memorial TR UW #839158Pittsburgh, PA 2021

    Educational

    $12,500
  80. Sierra Health FoundationSacramento, CA 2021

    Matching gift

    $9,500
  81. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2021

    Emergency funding

    $5,265
  82. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    Classrooms unleashed

    $4,000
  83. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2021

    Program Support

    $2,500
  84. The Confidence FoundationPasadena, CA 2021

    Leadership on the lawn

    $2,500
  85. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2021

    Support for participation in ca demodata collaborative focus group

    $250
  86. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $110
  87. Sierra Health FoundationSacramento, CA 2020

    To provide general support

    $1,500,000
  88. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2020

    Advancing health equity in california through outdoor experiences: to support a youth power-building strategy and the leadership of young people of color by connecting with nature, with themselves and with other leaders from around california to promote health equity.

    $300,000
  89. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2020

    To support capital campaign to purchase grizzly ranch property

    $250,000
  90. The Clarence and Martha Jones Family FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Educational and entertainment purposes

    $150,022
  91. The Clarence and Martha Jones Family FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Educational and entertainment purposes

    $150,022
  92. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2020

    To fund grizzly greek ranch capital campaign

    $100,000
  93. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Reno housing authority youth summer camp experience

    $36,634
  94. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2020

    To support classrooms unleashed program in rcop schools

    $32,256
  95. Thelma B & Thomas P Hart FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Grizzly creek ranch

    $30,000
  96. Carlson Family FoundationChapel Hill, NC 2020

    Major grant

    $25,000
  97. The Bretzlaff Foundation IncReno, NV 2020

    Grizzly Creek Ranch/Capital Campaign

    $25,000
  98. Dew FoundationTyler, TX 2020

    Classrooms unleashed programs

    $20,000
  99. Susanne & Gloria Young FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Classrooms unleashed 2020

    $15,000
  100. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2020

    Career skills for youth

    $10,000
  101. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $10,000
  102. The Nell J Redfield FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Emergency funding

    $10,000
  103. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2020

    Virtual learning with sierra nevada journeys

    $7,500
  104. NV Energy Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Virtual programming

    $5,000
  105. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2020

    Program support

    $2,500
  106. The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSalt Lake City, UT 2020

    Support STEM education for low-income schools

    $2,000
  107. Edna B & Bruno Benna FoundationReno, NV 2020

    General contribution

    $1,000
  108. Dorothy Lemelson FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Programs

    $900
  109. Courage Sans Peur FoundationReno, NV 2020

    Education

    $500
  110. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $145
  111. The Kramer Family Foundation IncReno, NV 2020

    Education

    $50
  112. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV 2019

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $500,000
  113. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2019

    Increasing health equity in california through outdoor experience: to develop the leadership and healing of young people of color by connecting with nature, with themselves and with the other young leaders from around california to promote health equity.

    $358,990
  114. The Clarence and Martha Jones Family FoundationReno, NV 2019

    Educational and entertainment purposes

    $137,700
  115. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2019

    Purchase of grizzly creek ranch youth facility and virtual STEM classrooms program

    $120,000
  116. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2019

    To support the steam learning experience at grizzly creek ranch

    $114,200
  117. The Bretzlaff Foundation IncReno, NV 2019

    Grizzly creek ranch/capital campaign

    $25,000
  118. Susanne & Gloria Young FoundationReno, NV 2019

    Support

    $20,113
  119. Carlson Family FoundationChapel Hill, NC 2019

    Major grant

    $15,000
  120. Estelle J Kelsey FoundationReno, NV 2019

    Classroom programs

    $5,000
  121. Sagebrush Chapter of Trout UnlimtedReno, NV 2019

    Watershed Education

    $5,000
  122. Bessie Minor Swift FoundationReston, VA 2019

    three family STEM nights fund in Northern nevada

    $2,787
  123. Dorothy Lemelson FoundationReno, NV 2019

    Programs at dorothy lemelson STEM ac

    $900
  124. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2019

    Unrestricted operating support

    $500
  125. The Skip Viragh Foundation IncReno, NV 2018

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $500,000
  126. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2018

    Increasing health equity in california through outdoor experience: to develop the leadership and healing of young people of color by connecting with nature, with themselves and with the other young leaders from around california to promote health equity.

    $352,918
  127. The Marshall R Matley FoundationReno, NV 2018

    To support building of yurt permanent shelters for youth with special needs at outdoor facility. 1st installment of a pledge to assist the organization with its purchase of the grizzly ranch property on which the organization will continue to provide its services to physically and mentally handicapped children. Provide 30 children learning experience at grizzly creek ranch

    $113,957
  128. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2018

    Reno housing authority youth summer camp experience

    $24,257
  129. Susanne & Gloria Young FoundationReno, NV 2018

    Support

    $12,973
  130. Carlson Family FoundationChapel Hill, NC 2018

    Major grant

    $10,000
  131. Estelle J Kelsey FoundationReno, NV 2018

    Innovative science education for youth

    $10,000
  132. Courage Sans Peur FoundationReno, NV 2018

    General

    $10,000
  133. Bessie Minor Swift FoundationReston, VA 2018

    to provide project coordination, program delivery and a portion of the consumable supplies and snacks used at 3 family Stem night events

    $2,667
  134. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2018

    Matching gift - director/employee

    $500
  135. Helen Close Charitable FoundationReno, NV 2017

    Recreational youth summer camp scholarships

    $16,223
  136. Courage Sans Peur FoundationReno, NV 2017

    General

    $6,490

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other youth development organizations in Reno, NV and are not among Sierra Nevada Journeys’s funders above.

  1. Minnie B Leonette Family FoundationReno, NV 7 grants Accepts applications $102,500 to similar organizations
  2. Robert S & Dorothy J Keyser FoundationReno, NV 5 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to similar organizations
  3. Robert R Banks Foundation IncReno, NV 10 grants Accepts applications $271,750 to similar organizations
  4. Jack Van Sickle FoundationReno, NV 2 grants Preselected only $208,500 to similar organizations
  5. Coleman Childrens FoundationReno, NV 7 grants Preselected only $75,000 to similar organizations
  6. New York Life FoundationNew York, NY 3 grants Accepts applications $50,500 to similar organizations
  7. Dean C & Gloria Smith FoundationReno, NV 8 grants Preselected only $43,229 to similar organizations
  8. Willametta K Day FoundationLos Angeles, CA 6 grants Preselected only $37,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 01-0881587 by name and ZIP code against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.