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Reno Rodeo Wish Program

Reno Rodeo Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to $40,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Child must be receiving treatment/care at Renown Regional Medical Center or St
  • Mary's Regional Medical Center
  • Family must demonstrate significant medical need
  • Child's quality of life improvements prioritized in selection

Overview

The Reno Rodeo Wish program provides financial assistance to address medical needs for children in Northern Nevada. The program is designed to help children and families dealing with serious medical conditions.

Purpose: Financial assistance for children with significant medical needs, including:

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Therapies and treatments
  • Family support and quality of life improvements

Selection Process:

  • Families are nominated through Renown Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center staff
  • Selected by Reno Rodeo Foundation Board of Trustees and potentially partner foundations (such as Capurro Foundation)
  • Funding approval by Foundation Board

Awards:

  • Typical awards: $20,000 - $40,000 per family
  • Award amount determined by Foundation Board
  • May include partnership funding from other foundations

Additional Benefits:

  • VIP experience during Reno Rodeo
  • Recognition during Reno Rodeo Kid's Day
  • Phone: (775) 322-9875
  • Email: info@renorodeofoundation.org
  • Address: 59 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Ste B-441, Reno, NV 89521

How to Apply

Application Process

Nomination-Based Program:

  • Families do NOT apply directly

  • Nominations are made by Renown Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center staff

  • Medical professionals submit recommendations for families in need
  • Eligibility:

  • Child must be receiving treatment/care at Renown Regional Medical Center or St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

  • Family must demonstrate significant medical need

  • Child's quality of life improvements prioritized in selection
  • Award Announcement:

  • Recipients may be surprised with award during scheduled medical appointments

  • Families notified by Foundation
  • What Reno Rodeo Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $49K
    Median grant
    $49K
    • By dollars: Nevada 100%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV.

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    IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Hardship
    • Healthcare

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