The Nell J Redfield Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 27-1017158 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded106
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$92.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Dr Ken Coll |
|---|---|
| Address | 1755 E Plumb Lane Suite 212, Reno NV 89502 |
| Phone | 7753231373 |
| Form and materials | Form letter entitled "The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Grants, Policies, Procedures: |
| 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. |
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
3% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | Capital Campaign for the College of Business Building (2nd installment) | $500,000 |
| Education Alliance of Washoe County | Reno, NV | To support Redfield Community Coordinators Outreach program in twelve schools | $325,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | National Merit Scholarship | $320,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | addl payment on capital campaign for College of Business buidlding | $250,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | UNR Scholarships for Women's Basketball | $150,000 |
| PBS Reno (formerly KNPB) | Reno, NV | Curiosity Classroom program | $130,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | Reno, NV | Fund several educational programs for 2025 | $125,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | 1st of two installments to support the Nursing Scholarship Recruitment program | $125,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | UNR Scholarships for Women's other sports (excluding Basketball, Volleyball & Soccer) | $120,000 |
| Community Health Alliance | Sparks, NV | Neil Road and Sun Valley clinic programs | $100,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | to underwrite the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement 2025/26 | $100,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | Women's Intercollegiate Scholarships, Volleyball and Soccer Teams | $100,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | to underwrite the School Services position 2025/26,Redfield Learning Cntr, Scholastic Awards | $81,000 |
| CARE Chest | Reno, NV | Medical Resource programs for 2025 | $80,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | financial aid, consumables in DaVinci's corner and capacity building at Art Alcove and the Shop | $75,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | to support Student Outreach Clinic for 2025 | $70,000 |
| Bishop Manogue | Reno, NV | Redfield Scholarship program for 2025/26 school year | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | renovation of counseling space | $50,000 |
| Community Health Alliance | Sparks, NV | Neil Road Clinic renovation | $50,000 |
| Nell J Redfield Hospital Foundation | Malad, ID | to upgrade surveillance system and for the sleep study program | $50,000 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Reno, NV | support Hopes Geriatric Center of Excellence | $50,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | 2nd and final installment to support the capital campaign for the Conrad Breast Center | $50,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | to support students in Classrooms Unleashed and Family STEM Nights programs in RCOP schools | $50,000 |
| Tmcc | Reno, NV | To support the Summer Bridge program for 2026 | $50,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | to support Dean's Future Scholar's Program Director's salary | $50,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | Support for the College of Education Redfield Hispanic Gateway Scholarship Program for one year | $50,000 |
| UNR Foundation | Reno, NV | Medical School Research project, Springboard Science and Research Fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | McCarran, NV | Core Food Distribution Program for 2025 | $45,000 |
| Holland Project | Reno, NV | Underwrite salaries of executive staff and program staff | $45,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | to support St. Vincents Dining Room for 2025 and Elevating Families program | $40,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Reno, NV | to support ReStart program | $40,000 |
| Noteables | Reno, NV | to provide scholarships for youth facing disabilities | $35,000 |
| Urban Roots | Reno, NV | to underwrite salary of full time Field Trip Coordinator for 2025 | $35,000 |
| The 1701 Group | Reno, NV | Operation School Bell and Food Pantry | $30,000 |
| Amplify Life - Special Recreation Services | Reno, NV | to support the Independent Living Skills Course program | $30,000 |
| Children's Cabinet | Reno, NV | support the Redfield Academy for 2025/26 school year | $30,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center (CAAW) | Reno, NV | support counseling assistance, shelter supplies and repairs | $30,000 |
| Great Basin Institute | Reno, NV | Scholarship support for field trips, winter and spring camps | $30,000 |
| PBS Reno (formerly KNPB) | Reno, NV | support National Programming for the station | $30,000 |
| Parkinsons Support Center of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | salary support for the Director of Outreach, Education and support for one year | $30,000 |
| Sierra Arts Foundation | Reno, NV | to support art programs for RCOP schools in Washoe County | $30,000 |
| Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Inc | Reno, NV | replace HVAC system at Prayer House | $26,760 |
| Community Chest | Virginia City, NV | Classroom on wheels bus program and ECE | $25,000 |
| Desert Research Institute | Reno, NV | second of three equal annual installments for Nevada Robotics Books and Bots Teacher trainings | $25,000 |
| enCompass Academy | Reno, NV | support Student Incentive Program to purchase Ipads and uniforms | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Golf and Life Skills Program for calendar year 2025 | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | McCarran, NV | Holiday funding for 2025 | $25,000 |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | support scholarships for health care workers | $25,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | to fund transportation for the "When I Grow Up" event held in January 2024 | $22,893 |
| The 1701 Group | Reno, NV | Surplus funding for 2025 | $20,000 |
| AHA Projects | Los Angeles, CA | support non-profit programming | $20,000 |
| Adopt a Vet Dental Program | Reno, NV | support salaries of Clinic Mgr and oral Surgery Technician | $20,000 |
| Arts for All Nevada (formerly VSA) | Reno, NV | to support "Open to the Public" art workshops, camps and festivals for 2025 | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Reno, NV | support mentor program | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | Reno, NV | Holiday funding for 2025 | $20,000 |
| Community Health Alliance | Sparks, NV | Surplus funding for 2025 | $20,000 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | Surplus funding for 2025 | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherds Clothes Closet | Sparks, NV | operational support for 2025/26 fiscal year, micro closet | $20,000 |
| Horsemanship for Heroes | Reno, NV | therapy fees for one year of equine assisted psychotherapy sessions | $20,000 |
| Northern Nevada HOPES | Reno, NV | Surplus funding for 2025 | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 106 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,661,700 | 106 |
| 2024 | $4,489,794 | 91 |
| 2023 | $3,974,247 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1017158
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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