The Fern 45
The sole purpose of our non-profit organization is to raise money each year for the Nevada veteran's coalition and other veteran's programs. We provide an opportunity for our community to celebrate their loved veterans, past and present, while also getting to experience our beautiful Nevada backyard.
The Fern 45 at a glance
In short: The Fern 45 gave $98K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,500
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,375
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $86,022
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Fern 45 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Veterans Guest House ($38K). Together the top 4 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $98K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Guest House Reno, NV | Veterans Assistance | $37,500 |
| Honor Flight Nevada Washoe Valley, NV | Veterans Assistance | $30,000 |
| Northern Nevada State Veterans Home Sparks, NV | Veterans Assistance | $20,000 |
| Purple Heart Annandale, VA | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,022 | $297,540 | $316,290 | $97,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $97,597 | $288,136 | $288,894 | $65,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $98,355 | $227,662 | $203,762 | $57,582 | 4 |
| 2022 | $74,455 | $134,100 | $99,169 | — | — |
About The Fern 45
Based on IRS filings
The Fern 45 is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fernley, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fern 45 is led by Kelly Walsh, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Walsh
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Mull
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayleigh Capone
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Monachelli
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blanca Beas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaylee Labee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Kibbe
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari Walsh
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jason Stewart (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kaylee Lamon (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Rachel Dallara (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Staci Parker (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Zayna Apaseo-Martinez (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Antonio Monachelli (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Hailee Monachelli (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Natalie Samuels (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kayleigh Monachelli (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Fern 45
How much does The Fern 45 give each year?
The Fern 45 gave $98K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $65K across 4 grants.
What is The Fern 45's typical grant size?
The Fern 45's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Fern 45 give grants?
The Fern 45 gives mostly in Nevada: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%).
Does The Fern 45 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Fern 45's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is The Fern 45?
The Fern 45 reported $86K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
What is The Fern 45?
The Fern 45 is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fernley, NV. It holds $86K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Fern 45's EIN?
The Fern 45's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1757080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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