Willow Redistribution Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willow Redistribution Foundation is a private foundation in Covina, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $757,334 the year before.
83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 44 | $38,347 |
| 2024 | $757,334 | 26 | $202 |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 28 | $0 |
How to apply
Willow Redistribution 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 Willow Redistribution Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $2.1 million |
| California | 13 | $425,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $195,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Right to the City Alliance Inc | General | $2.0 million |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Third wave fund | $80,000 |
| Groundswell Action Fund | General | $80,000 |
| Peace Development Fund | Financial futures fund | $75,000 |
| Hawaii People's Fund | General | $50,000 |
| About Face Veterans Against the War | Right to refuse campaign | $50,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project | Bottom up liberation | $45,000 |
| Amazon Watch | General | $45,000 |
| Tides Center | Catalyst project | $45,000 |
| Honor the Earth | Palestinian youth movement | $40,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | In our name | $40,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | Vision change win | $40,000 |
| Grassroots Global Justice | Grassroots global justice alliance | $40,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | Dissenters | $40,000 |
| Network on Women in Prison DBA Legal Services for Prisoners W Children | California coalition for women prisoners | $30,000 |
| Tides Center | Arab resource and organizing center | $30,000 |
| Bend the Arc - A Jewish Partnership for Justice | Jewish resiliency project | $25,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Third wave fund | $25,000 |
| Oil & Gas Action Network | Jews4 | $25,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | General | $20,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | Dissenters | $20,000 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network | General | $20,000 |
| Resource Generation Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | General | $20,000 |
| Beloved Builders Inc | Rabbis for ceasefire | $15,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | Rad ops | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants in Detention | Southeast dignity not detention coalition | $10,000 |
| Unidos MN Education Fund (Navigate) | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Gelman
Questions people ask
Does Willow Redistribution Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willow Redistribution Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Willow Redistribution Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Gelman (Chair).
What does Willow Redistribution Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.