Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 20-2388760 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL MELARKEY AND VICKI PULIZ TR |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 W LIBERTY STREET SUITE 200, RENO NV 89501 |
| Phone | 7752218004 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND CONTAIN A NARRATIVE OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM, A COPY OF THE DETERMINATION LETTER ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND THE MOST RECENT FORM 990 SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | NO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidzone Museum | Truckee, CA | Capital campaign new facility | $200,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation | Truckee, CA | Medical | $50,000 |
| Artown | Reno, NV | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Sparks Rotary Community Fund | Sparks, NV | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundationkunr | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation Constitutional Law | Reno, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | Medical support for low income | $15,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Achievement Beyond Obstacles | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Reno, NV | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevadast Vincent's | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Desert Research Instdri Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | Youth homeless service | $10,000 |
| First Tee | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | Food for low income | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Kidszone | Truckee, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment Project | Reno, NV | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pbs Reno | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation Dean's Future Scholars | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | Reno, NV | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley | Yerington, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Churchill Library Association | Fallon, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Urban Roots | Reno, NV | Education | $5,000 |
| Sierra Kids Foundation | Reno, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The 1701 Group | Reno, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $625,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $557,500 | 34 |
| 2023 | $527,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622239349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2388760
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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