Deborah and TJ Day Foundation
The Deborah and TJ Day Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, youth programs, arts and culture, health care, social services, and religious education.
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation at a glance
In short: Deborah and TJ Day Foundation gave $318K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $317,500
- +62.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,759
- +56.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,973,302
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Deborah and TJ Day Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4790 Caughlin Parkway 530, Reno, NV 89519-0907
Phone: (775) 788-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deborah and TJ Day Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Linfield College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 99 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 17% to California, and 16% to Oregon. Listed Nevada grants included support for organizations in Reno and Yerington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deborah and TJ Day Foundation gives
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $318K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield College McMinnville, OR | To Provide Scholarship to Students. | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley Yerington, NV | To support youth campaign programs in the communities of Mason county. | $35,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | To support programs that provide educational resources for everyone. | $12,500 |
| Community Health Alliance Reno, NV | To support the best quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care. | $10,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association Inc Reno, NV | To Support Artistic, Education, and Community Programs. | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Reno, NV | To Support the Continuation of Religious Beliefs. | $10,000 |
| Moms on the Run Reno, NV | 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 Reno, NV | To support campaign programs that enable all young people to reach their full potential. | $10,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,973,302 | $6,090,803 | $373,292 | $317,500 | 27 | $322,763 | $355,679 | $161,494 |
| 2024 | $1,616,588 | $526,527 | $225,361 | $195,000 | 26 | $198,661 | $495,948 | $139,883 |
| 2023 | $1,315,422 | $125,076 | $210,949 | $173,300 | 23 | $176,984 | — | $104,952 |
| 2022 | $1,401,295 | $59,657 | $142,257 | $105,000 | 3 | $108,724 | — | $101,211 |
| 2021 | $1,483,894 | $208,815 | $340,305 | $272,500 | 20 | $276,026 | $72,710 | $165,552 |
| 2020 | $1,615,384 | $869,293 | $157,990 | $150,000 | 22 | — | $504,290 | $88,463 |
| 2019 | $904,081 | $417,863 | $144,425 | $137,500 | 20 | — | $133,514 | $49,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deborah and TJ Day Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included two $50,000 awards for student scholarships, support for youth programs in Mason Valley, and grants to organizations providing arts, health, food assistance, and social services.
Grantee missions illustrate the work of organizations it supported. An individual recipient Stevenson School describes itself as a boarding and day school focused on college and life preparation, learning, and achievement. The Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley says it provides services supporting youth members’ health, social, cultural, educational, character, and leadership development. The Nevada Museum of Art describes its role as presenting creative ideas and serving as a cultural resource. Community Health Alliance says it provides primary medical care and dental services to uninsured and underinsured people. Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada describes its work as charitable activity in religion, education, and social welfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $317,500. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Linfield College for student scholarships and an individual recipient Stevenson School for student scholarships, and $35,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley for youth campaign programs. Other listed awards included $12,500 to the Nevada Museum of Art and $10,000 each to Community Health Alliance, the Reno Philharmonic Association, Moms on the Run, and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah C. Day as founder trustee and president; Barbara Smith Campbell as director, trustee, and treasurer; Mark W. Knobel as director and trustee; and Cindy Perry as a board member.
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation is led by Deborah C. Day, Founder Trustee & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah C. Day
Founder Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Smith Campbell
Director, Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Knobel
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Deborah and TJ Day Foundation
How much does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation give each year?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation gave $318K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 26 grants.
What is Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's typical grant size?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,759, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation give grants?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Oregon (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (18 grants).
Does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's largest grantees?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Linfield College ($50,000), Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley ($35,000) and Nevada Museum of Art ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deborah and TJ Day Foundation?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included two $50,000 awards for student scholarships, support for youth programs in Mason Valley, and grants to organizations providing arts, health, food assistance, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deborah and TJ Day Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's EIN?
Deborah and TJ Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4603475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Deborah and TJ Day Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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