Will J Reid Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Will J Reid Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $924,021 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $924,021 | 61 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 62 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Will J Reid Foundation 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.
What Will J Reid Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $778,500 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $33,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 4 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $8,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Institute for PPR | General operations | $100,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Human KN | Hoopoe share & human journey website | $70,000 |
| University of Redlands | Various programs | $55,000 |
| Interval House | General support | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Blast | Will j. Reid hs program - bridge to success | $50,000 |
| Camp Fire Angeles | Youth programs | $40,000 |
| Camp Fire Angeles | General support/wrap program | $40,000 |
| Long Beach Organic Inc | General operations | $35,500 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | 31 k it upgrade project, 4k annual fund | $35,000 |
| Moore Insititue for PPR | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Redlands Community Foundation | Burgess fund | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | 10k ai task force, 15k alumni support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Redlands | Support for the will j. Reid library at the museum | $25,000 |
| Redlands Community Foundation | Operations | $24,500 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Pro esteros | $23,500 |
| Algalita Marine Research and Educat | Education and operations | $20,000 |
| Ak Smiley Library | Mor exhibit & 4th grade tours | $20,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Operations | $20,000 |
| Stop Scams Alliance | Operations | $20,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Deimos instrument upgrade | $20,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Fire forward program | $12,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ace Academy | Technology | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Free Clinic | Operations including moving expenses | $10,000 |
| Redlands Family Service Association | Dinner in the grove | $10,000 |
| Oakland Community Land Trust | Operations | $10,000 |
| Monica Ros School | Dyslexia support and teacher training | $10,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | Operations | $10,000 |
| Women Shelter of Long Beach | Operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the East Valley | Support for safety around water | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Student Cooperative | General operations | $8,000 |
| Centro Legal de la Raza | General operations | $8,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Collective power fund | $8,000 |
| Transgender Law Project | Operations | $8,000 |
| Queer Cultural Center | Operations | $7,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | General operations | $7,000 |
| Dancebarn Collective | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Redlands Bowl Performing Arts | Summer session | $6,000 |
| Shawl-Anderson Dance Center | Queer dance festival | $6,000 |
| Algalita Marine Research and Educat | Endowment & operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E M Westbrook
- C J Moore
- C G Burgess
- W J Hancock
- W R Moore
- H M Westbrook
- S R Westbrook
- T H Snyder
- S D Westbrook
Questions people ask
Does Will J Reid Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Will J Reid Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Will J Reid Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists E M Westbrook (President), C J Moore (Vice President), C G Burgess (Vice President) and W J Hancock (Chairman) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Will J Reid Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.