Private foundation · EIN 47-4603475 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Deborah and T J Day Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $318K total, median $10K. 89% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$318K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NV
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Linfield CollegeMcMinnville, ORTo provide scholarship to students.$50K
Robert Louis Stevenson SchoolPebble Beach, CATo provide scholarship to students.$50K
Boys and Girls Club of Mason ValleyYerington, NVTo support youth campaign programs in the communities of mason county.$35K
Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NVTo support programs that provide educational resources for everyone.$13K
Community Health AllianceReno, NVTo support the best quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care.$10K
Reno Philharmonic Association IncReno, NVTo support artistic, education, and community programs.$10K
Sisters of Our Lady of Mount CarmelReno, NVTo support the continuation of religious beliefs.$10K
Moms on the RunReno, NVTo provide funds for specific needs of women in the northern nevada area with breast cancer.$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Truckee MeadowsReno, NVTo support campaign programs that enable all young people to reach their full potential.$10K
University of Nevada Reno FoundationReno, NVTo provide outstanding learning, discovery, and engagement programs that serve economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the ci…$10K
Our Lady of the Snows SchoolReno, NVTo live the gospel message as listerner, learners, and leaders: to nurture an awareness of christ in one another.$10K
Catholic Charities of Northern NevadaReno, NVTo respond to unmet human needs so all can thrive.$10K
Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NVTo provide emergency food services to families.$10K
Campcare Nevada FoundationReno, NVTo provide those who are differently abled with recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment.$10K
Northern Nevada Children's Cancer FoundationReno, NVTo support enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families.$10K
Dominican Sisters of San RafaelSan Rafael, CATo support the continuation of religious beliefs.$5,000
Nevada Policy Research InstituteLas Vegas, NVTo promote policies that encourage free-market solutions, protect individual liberties, and eliminate unnecessary governmental restrictions…$5,000
Tahoe Family SolutionsIncline Village, NVTo provide low/no cost services to children and families living along the north shore of lake tahoe.$5,000
Sky TavernReno, NVTo provide exceptional summer and winter outdoor sports training, recreation, competitions and events, accessible to all.$5,000
The Children's CabinetReno, NVTo support to keep children and families together.$5,000
Nevada Humane Society IncReno, NVTo support the mission of promoting animal welfare while finding homes, and providing care, for homeless pets in northern nevada and beyond.$5,000
Range Conservation FoundationCarson City, NVTo support journalists and experts who cover important and sometimes controversial stories overlooked or ignored by mainstream media.$5,000
SPCA Northern NevadaReno, NVTo support mission of helping pets in need.$5,000
Nevada Discovery MuseumReno, NVTo support programs that inspire by being the place to experience science.$5,000
Noah's Animal House FoundationReno, NVTo help remove the "no pets allowed" barrier at women's shelters for the survivors of domestic violence.$5,000
Western Folklife Center - ElkoElko, NVEducational programs to connect the american west to the world$5,000
Youth in PursuitReno, NVProvide guidance, opportunities and resources to help youth be successful, with a major focus on young fathers$5,000

By state: Nevada 24 · California 2 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Deborah and T J Day Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Barbara Smith Campbell, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Deborah and T J Day Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Deborah and T J Day Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $318K across 27 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Deborah and T J Day Foundation give?

Nevada (24 grants), California (2 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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