The Nell J Redfield Foundation
EIN 271017158Total Given 2016–2024
$35.3M
442 grants · $3.9M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 68/106 multi-year
repeat
$85.2M
Assets (2024)
106
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Gerald C Smith
Phone
(775) 323-1373
Deadlines
Deadline is at least 10 days before a regularly schedules quarterly meeting of the board.
How to Apply
Form letter entitled "The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Grants, Policies, Procedures:
Restrictions
Generally limited to qualified organizations that are located in Washoe County, NV.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5.0M | $70.2M | $2.2M | 1 |
| 2017 | $3.7M | $74.6M | $6.5M | 1 |
| 2018 | $4.0M | $67.7M | $6.3M | 1 |
| 2020 | $4.9M | $85.9M | $3.1M | 109 |
| 2021 | $4.5M | $91.2M | $6.6M | 81 |
| 2022 | $4.7M | $74.7M | $13.9M | 70 |
| 2023 | $4.0M | $81.9M | $3.9M | 88 |
| 2024 | $4.5M | $85.2M | $7.0M | 91 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 442 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$80K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MF
Melissa A Fowler
6 yrs
Vice President, Director, & Secretary
Leadership
DW
Daniel K Walker
8+ yrs
President, CFO, & Director
Leadership
MS
Michael Sebree
5 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
KC
Kenneth M Coll
2 yrs
Excecutive Director
GH
Glenda Hudgens
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
KT
Kevin Tiber
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
DW
Daniel K Walker
8+ yrs
President, CFO, & Director
Leadership
MF
Melissa A Fowler
6 yrs
Vice President, Director, & Secretary
Leadership
MS
Michael Sebree
5 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
GS
Gerald C Smith
7 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
KC
Kenneth M Coll
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
KT
Kevin Tiber
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
GH
Glenda Hudgens
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
DW
Daniel K Walker
8+ yrs
Vice President, Cfo & Director
Leadership
GS
Gerald C Smith
7 yrs
President & Director
Leadership
MF
Melissa A Fowler
6 yrs
Director & Secretary
Leadership
MS
Michael Sebree
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
KT
Kevin Tiber
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
GH
Glenda Hudgens
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
GS
Gerald C Smith
7 yrs
President & Director
Leadership
DW
Daniel K Walker
8+ yrs
Vice President, Cfo & Director
Leadership
MF
Melissa A Fowler
6 yrs
Director & Secretary
Leadership
MS
Michael Sebree
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
GH
Glenda Hudgens
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
KT
Kevin Tiber
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
GS
Gerald C Smith
7 yrs
President & Director
Leadership
DW
Daniel K Walker
8+ yrs
Vice President, Cfo & Director
Leadership
MF
Melissa a Fowler
6 yrs
Director & Secretary
Leadership
GH
Glenda Hudgens
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
MS
Michael Sebree
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
KT
Kevin Tiber
5 yrs
Director in Waiting
Grants Awarded (442 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment a | See Attachment a, NV | $5,037,941 | SEE ATTACHMENT A | 2016 |
| See Attachment | Reno, NV | $4,036,911 | See attachment | 2018 |
| See Attachment a | Reno, NV | $3,667,248 | See attachment A | 2017 |
| Unr Foundation | Reno, NV | $500,000 | 2ND OF FOUR INSTALLMENTS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING BUILDING | 2020 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $500,000 | 3rd of four installments to support construction of College of Engineering building | 2021 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $500,000 | Capital Campaign for the College of Business Building | 2024 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Reno, NV | $500,000 | capital campaign to constuct new health center at Cares Campus | 2022 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $500,000 | 4th and final installment on Engineering Building | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Reno, NV | $400,000 | Capital campaign to construct new healthcare clinic | 2023 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | $325,000 | To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | 2023 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | $325,000 | to support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | 2024 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | $320,958 | Redfield Community Outreach Program for 2022/23 school year | 2022 |
| Unr Foundation | Reno, NV | $320,000 | NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $320,000 | National Merit Scholarship | 2021 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $320,000 | National Merit Scholarship | 2023 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $320,000 | National Merit Scholarship | 2024 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | $320,000 | to support the Nell J. Redfield National Merit Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | $311,277 | To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | 2021 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | $309,000 | TO SUPPORT REDFIELD COMMUNITY COORDINATORS OUTREACH PROGRAM IN TWELVE SCHOOLS | 2020 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center (CAAW) | Reno, NV | $255,000 | Capital campaign, holiday funding, mental health services, and operations expenses | 2024 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes | Reno, NV | $250,000 | SUPPORT HOPE SPRINGS PROJECT | 2020 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | $250,000 | TO SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE GRIZZLY RANCH PROPERTY | 2020 |
| Community Health Alliance | Sparks, NV | $250,000 | relocation and renovation of Sun Valley Health Center | 2021 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | $250,000 | first of two annual installments to support Children's Hospital Expansion Program | 2021 |
| Tmcc | Reno, NV | $250,000 | first of two annual installments to support renovation/expansion of Nursing facility at Redfield Campus | 2021 |