The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working with animals, veterans and people with disabilities, children, and families affected by violence.
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable at a glance
In short: The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable gave $29K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $950), mostly in Nevada. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,500
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $950
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $861,823
- +23.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 388 E Ford Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123-3002
Phone: (702) 263-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. Nevada accounted for 60%, followed by Florida at 11%, California at 9%, Pennsylvania at 7%, and Colorado at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $911. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $44K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Help Fund Animal Care & Adoption Assistance | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Nevada Chapter Las Vegas, NV | Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for veterans and our disabled community with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. | $2,000 |
| Paw Warriors Spring Hill, FL | To help fight for animals in need and battle against the overpopulation of dogs and cats through advocacy & humane education. | $2,000 |
| Nevada SPCA Las Vegas, NV | Nevada spca takes in over 2000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets annually; the ultimate goal is to place them into loving homes | $2,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless Carson City, NV | To provide pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness. | $2,000 |
| Goodie Two Shoes Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Provides disadvantaged children and children in crisis with new shoes and socks as well as other items deemed essential for good health and positive development | $1,500 |
| Animal Rescue New Freedom, PA | Animal Rescue is dedicated to those animals that are waiting for a home, or never find a home. | $1,000 |
| Children of the Night Van Nuys, CA | Rescues America's Children from the Ravages of Prostitution | $1,000 |
| Zions Youth Symphony and Chorus Las Vegas, NV | To Serve Others Through Music. | $1,000 |
| Safe House Henderson, NV | To stop violence and abuse in the family environment by providing safe sheler, support, advocacy, counseling and education. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grants were reported as 30 awards; the 2023 total comprised 30 grants, and the 2022 total comprised 27 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $861,823 | $17,171 | $51,771 | $28,500 | 30 | $28,500 | $4,349 | $34,952 |
| 2023 | $696,613 | $26,024 | $56,790 | $34,500 | 30 | $34,500 | $14,975 | $35,600 |
| 2022 | $727,329 | $2,970 | $57,187 | $35,000 | 27 | $35,000 | — | $38,500 |
| 2021 | $781,546 | $37,969 | $58,288 | $35,000 | 27 | $35,000 | $26,773 | $39,815 |
| 2020 | $600,527 | $-403,621 | $61,509 | $43,500 | 34 | — | $41,437 | $39,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activities supporting the Animal Foundation, the Nevada SPCA, and Paralyzed Veterans of America. Its grantmaking also includes organizations whose stated missions address animal care and adoption, services for people experiencing homelessness, children’s needs, domestic violence, and support for people with disabilities.
For example, Feeding Pets of the Homeless says it provides food and basic emergency veterinary care to pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness. Canine Partners for Life says it provides professionally trained service and companion dogs to increase the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities or in other situations of need. Goodie Two Shoes Foundation says it provides new shoes, socks, and other essentials to disadvantaged children and children in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $28,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest reported grants were $2,000 each to the Animal Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America Nevada Chapter, Paw Warriors, Nevada SPCA, and Feeding Pets of the Homeless. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and $1,000 each to an individual recipient, Children of the Night, Zions Youth Symphony and Chorus, Safe House, Canine Partners for Life, and the Las Vegas Chapter of National AMBUCS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five trustees: Darlene Lyndes, John E Dawson, Scott W Taylor, Michael V Shustek, and Matthew R Policastro.
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darlene Lyndes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
John E. Dawson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Policastro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael V. Shustek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott W. Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Darlene Lyndes (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable
How much does The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable give each year?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable gave $29K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 30 grants.
What is The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's typical grant size?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $950, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable give grants?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable gives mostly in Nevada: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (11 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's largest grantees?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Foundation ($2,000), Paralyzed Veterans of America Nevada Chapter ($2,000) and Paw Warriors ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable reported $862K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activities supporting the Animal Foundation, the Nevada SPCA, and Paralyzed Veterans of America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's EIN?
The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0291338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Si Redd & Tamara Redd Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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