St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc
The organization offers residential services to care for abused, abandoned, and homeless children ages infancy through 25. The facility provides homes where these children receive residential therapeutic foster care services in a home-like environment. This facility is licensed for basic, moderate, and specialized levels of care.
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc at a glance
In short: St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,552,521
- +145.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,552,521
- +145.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,552,521
- Total assets
- $25,900,221
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc
Who St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Shines Bright Holding CO ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Shines Bright Holding CO Boulder City, NV | Construction | $3,552,521 |
Ready to take the next step with St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,900,221 | $12,996,961 | $13,113,101 | $3,552,521 | 1 | $11,210 |
| 2024 | $21,842,974 | $16,611,488 | $10,080,394 | $1,447,479 | 1 | $50,930 |
| 2023 | $15,157,984 | $8,777,346 | $7,498,231 | — | — | $21,848 |
| 2022 | $13,820,659 | $8,139,127 | $6,303,193 | — | — | $3,141 |
| 2021 | $12,326,454 | $8,636,275 | $5,764,339 | — | — | $-7,515 |
| 2019 | $9,264,591 | $5,005,273 | $5,410,955 | — | — | $346 |
About St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc
Based on IRS filings
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Boulder City, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc is led by Christina Vela, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Vela
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $180K (2025)
Lance Knight
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fath
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Greenspun
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Biletnikoff
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Col Cameron Dadgar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Cunningham
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Haines
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie O'Melia McCart
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin Molina
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marni Watkins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Palmer
CFO
Controller → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$55K (2019) → $102K (2025)
Cara Steele Huey
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Christie O'Melia (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Vince Eckelkamp (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ashley Burney (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Kolesar (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Sasso (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cara Steele (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: J. Scott Sasso (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Fred James (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Mace (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Rhodes PhD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Vicki Jones (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Frederick Jean James Jr. (2019) — Trustee
- Former: James Steven Mace (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Fath (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Kneesel (2019) — Former Controller
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Christina Vela (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc
How much does St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc give each year?
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc?
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What is St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc?
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Boulder City, NV. It holds $25.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc operate?
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc's EIN?
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2917263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc funds
Crime & Legal Related Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Nevada
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including nonprofit capacity-building, mental health access, housing, and watershed protection, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it accepts applications through specific funding opportunities and RFP cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.
Assets
$178.2M
Grants
207
Total Given
$16.0M
NV Energy Charitable Foundation
Reno, NV
The foundation supports qualified public charities in the NV Energy service areas, with emphasis on environmental conservation, education, and public safety. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $500,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Interest process, allowing one submission per organization each calendar year.
Assets
$26.6M
Grants
207
Total Given
$4.2M
Tahoe Community Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Tahoe Community Foundation funds nonprofits serving the Lake Tahoe Basin in areas including the environment, education and youth, well-being, arts and culture, and community engagement. Action Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000; its broader 2025 grantmaking had a median award of $25,000. It accepts Action Grant applications on a rolling basis for quarterly review; the Community Fund has an annual competitive cycle.
Assets
$169.9M
Grants
191
Total Given
$26.9M
MGM Resorts Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
The MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, including housing, workforce development, education, food, health, and family support. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,200 to $128,542, with a median of $13,019; funding focuses on communities where MGM employees live and work, especially Nevada. It describes a proposal-review process through regional Community Grant Councils but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$9.9M
Grants
143
Total Given
$3.5M
Dermody Properties Foundation
Reno, NV
The Dermody Properties Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on arts, education and family, with added emphasis on children, older adults, people with disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. It typically gives $500–$3,000 to organizations within about 30 miles of a current Dermody project, in communities where the company operates. It accepts online grant requests; the stated annual deadline is August 1, though its 2025 filing gives a different deadline.
Assets
$2K
Grants
137
Total Given
$245K
Nevada Community Foundation Inc
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Community Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes, including education, health, youth, arts and community services, with a stated focus on Southern Nevada; its grants also reach organizations outside Nevada. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,150 to $7.5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$253.5M
Grants
122
Total Given
$16.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Nevada
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
St Jude's Ranch for Children Nevada Region Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?