Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts
Preselected recipients only
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts is a private foundation in Simi Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $670,935 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $93,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$670,935
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$93,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $525,900 the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $430,521 | 26 | $9.3 million |
| 2023 | $421,000 | 29 | $0 |
| 2024 | $525,900 | 38 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $670,935 | 48 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 47 | $655,935 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Christian School | Grants for the Arts | $93,000 |
| Band of Brothers VFW | Grants for the Arts | $30,000 |
| Claremont Museum of Art | Grants for the Arts | $25,000 |
| Art Creativity for Healing | Grants for the Arts | $24,500 |
| Individual | Grants for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Masters | Grants for the Arts | $20,000 |
| American Museum of Ceramic Art | Grant for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Vita Art Center | Grants for the Arts | $18,500 |
| Western La County Council Scouting | Grants for the Arts | $15,125 |
| Angels Gate Culture Center | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Museum of Neon Art | Grant for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Individual | Grant for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Heart of Los Angeles HOLA | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Visual Arts Design Academy | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Grant to fund outdoor programs and art workshops | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| OC Children's Therapeutic Art Cente | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Free Arts of Abused Children | Grants for the Arts | $14,310 |
| ReDiscover Center | Grants for the Arts | $12,000 |
| Idyllwild Art Alliance | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Inner City Arts | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Monrovia Fine Arts Assn | Grant for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Arts Bridging the Gap | Grant for the Arts | $10,000 |
| A Reason to Survive ARTS | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Individual | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Individual | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Theatre of Hearts | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Arts Education Connection San Diego | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| California Center for the Arts | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Corona Art Association | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Experimentally Structured Museum of | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Give 4 Kidz | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art SD | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| McGroarty Arts Center | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Harden
- Edward Drake
- Courtney Drake
Questions people ask
Does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts give?
$670,935 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Harden (President), Edward Drake (Treasurer) and Courtney Drake (Director).
What does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.