Deborah and TJ Day Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$317,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $195,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,300 | 23 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 26 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $317,500 | 27 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Deborah and TJ Day Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 24 | $212,500 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield College | To provide scholarship to students. | $50,000 |
| Robert Louis Stevenson School | To provide scholarship to students. | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley | To support youth campaign programs in the communities of mason county. | $35,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | To support programs that provide educational resources for everyone. | $12,500 |
| Community Health Alliance | To support the best quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care. | $10,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association Inc | To support artistic, education, and community programs. | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | To support the continuation of religious beliefs. | $10,000 |
| Moms on the Run | To provide funds for specific needs of women in the northern nevada area with breast cancer. | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | To support campaign programs that enable all young people to reach their full potential. | $10,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | To provide outstanding learning, discovery, and engagement programs that serve economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of nevada, the nation, and the world. | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Snows School | To live the gospel message as listerner, learners, and leaders: to nurture an awareness of christ in one another. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | To respond to unmet human needs so all can thrive. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | To provide emergency food services to families. | $10,000 |
| Campcare Nevada Foundation | To provide those who are differently abled with recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment. | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | To support enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families. | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of San Rafael | To support the continuation of religious beliefs. | $5,000 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute | To promote policies that encourage free-market solutions, protect individual liberties, and eliminate unnecessary governmental restrictions on the citizens and businesses of nevada. | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Family Solutions | To provide low/no cost services to children and families living along the north shore of lake tahoe. | $5,000 |
| Sky Tavern | To provide exceptional summer and winter outdoor sports training, recreation, competitions and events, accessible to all. | $5,000 |
| The Children's Cabinet | To support to keep children and families together. | $5,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society Inc | To 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 Foundation | To support journalists and experts who cover important and sometimes controversial stories overlooked or ignored by mainstream media. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To support mission of helping pets in need. | $5,000 |
| Nevada Discovery Museum | To support programs that inspire by being the place to experience science. | $5,000 |
| Noah's Animal House Foundation | To help remove the "no pets allowed" barrier at women's shelters for the survivors of domestic violence. | $5,000 |
| Western Folklife Center - Elko | Educational programs to connect the american west to the world | $5,000 |
| Youth in Pursuit | Provide guidance, opportunities and resources to help youth be successful, with a major focus on young fathers | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah C Day
- Barbara Smith Campbell
- Mark W Knobel
- Cindy Perry
Questions people ask
Does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation give?
$317,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Deborah and TJ Day Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah C Day (Founder Trustee/President), Barbara Smith Campbell (Director/Trustee/Treasurer), Mark W Knobel (Director/Trustee) and Cindy Perry (Board Member).
What does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.