Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation
Accepts applications
Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $625,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$625,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $557,500 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $527,500 | 35 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $557,500 | 34 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $625,000 | 33 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Melarkey and Vicki Puliz Tr 165 W Liberty Street Suite 200, Reno, NV 89501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 221-8004 |
| What to submit | 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. |
What Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 30 | $365,000 |
| California | 3 | $260,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kidzone Museum | Capital campaign new facility | $200,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| Artown | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Sparks Rotary Community Fund | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundationkunr | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation Constitutional Law | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Medical support for low income | $15,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevadast Vincent's | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Desert Research Instdri Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eddy House | Youth homeless service | $10,000 |
| First Tee | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Food for low income | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Kidszone | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment Project | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| PBS Reno | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Nevada Foundation Dean's Future Scholars | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Youth mentoring | $10,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Churchill Library Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Urban Roots | Education | $5,000 |
| Sierra Kids Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The 1701 Group | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Melarkey
- Vicki Puliz
Questions people ask
Does Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications for grants accepted throughout the year.
How much does Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation give?
$625,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Melarkey (Trustee) and Vicki Puliz (Trustee).
What does Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.