Snow-Redfern History Video

A Place to Grow

The Snow-Redfern Foundation was born in 1951, with Arvilla Snow-Redfern’s bequest of her family’s 20,000-acre cattle ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills. The Nebraska Boys’ Ranch, as it was known, offered an environment of security and possibility for young men battling homelessness, hunger, and family struggles.

Today we no longer provide direct services as we did on the ranch. Instead, we provide funding to the many organizations working to create opportunities for youth. We believe we all have a tremendous opportunity to impact young lives through partnerships with other funders, generous donors, and change agents. The proof lies in all the young people who have overcome obstacles and gone on to live fulfilling lives.

Take a look at Our History and you’ll know where our spirit of hard work, self-sufficiency, and service to others comes from. Meet our Board & Staff and you’ll see where that heritage is leading us today.