Richard Reed Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard Reed Foundation is a private foundation in Castle Rock, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $604,500 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$604,500
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $606,235 the year before.
40% 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 | $594,900 | 57 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $606,235 | 56 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $604,500 | 71 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Attention Grant Inquiries All Inquiries Should Be Submitted, By E-Mail, Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 316-4630, info@richardreedfoundation.org |
| What to submit | We are seeking smaller, forward-thinking, non-profit organizations that are looking to create better communities through outreach and programs in areas of mental health, child health and development, community welfare, animal welfare, and community environmental impact. The foundation's geographical focus is the mountain west region of the united states, especially communities in Colorado, California and Arizona. All applicants must be a registered 501 (c)(3) organization in the united states. We do not award grants or funding to individuals or private companies. If your organization fits the criteria listed above, and would like to apply for a grant, please submit a letter of inquiry to info@richardreedfoundation.org. For more information see https://richardreedfoundation.org/grant-inquiries/ |
| Deadlines | Inquiries are accepted on a continual basis. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in the mountain region of the united states, especially Colorado, California and Arizona. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard Reed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 45 | $407,000 |
| California | 21 | $147,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | Tee it up event grant and outdoor recreation for people with special needs and disabilities | $25,000 |
| Housed Working and Healthy | Training and workforce development for people experiencing homelessness and bonus grant | $20,000 |
| Robin's Nest Foundation | Equine therapy program expenses | $20,000 |
| Breckenridge Creative Arts | Plastic recycling/upcycling program | $15,000 |
| Elk Scholarship Fund | Scholarship for elk participants | $15,000 |
| Good Life Refuge | Farm animal sanctuary operational expenses | $15,000 |
| Las Animas Dog Rescue Association Ac (Ladra) | Help with veterinary and facility expenses for dog rescue | $15,000 |
| Smart Bellies | Feeding low income children and matching grant for food bank | $15,000 |
| Gunnison Country Food Pantry | Food pantry for rural colorado county and bonus grant | $12,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life | Spay and neuter program for rescued animals | $10,000 |
| Achieve Tahoe | Adaptive sports programming | $10,000 |
| Blue River Watershed Group | General funding to expand volunteer and educational programs | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods | Operational costs for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Broken Shovels Farm and Sanctuary School | Veterinary expenses for farm animal sanctuary | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship funding for adaptive sports programming | $10,000 |
| Dogwood Animal Rescue Project | Rescue, veterinary and adoption expenses for animals | $10,000 |
| Drylands Agroecology Research | Regenerative farming planning, design and implementation | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation of the Summit | Outdoor education training for public school educators | $10,000 |
| Elk | Support for environmental education programming in urban communities | $10,000 |
| Groundwork Denver | General operation cost for environmental programs for community and youth | $10,000 |
| Halleck Creek Ranch | Equine therapy program expenses | $10,000 |
| Haven of Hope | General operating funds for programs that support the homeless | $10,000 |
| High Country Conservation Center | Sustainability and environmental education programming- | $10,000 |
| Home Fur Good | Medical treatment expenses for shelter animals | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the South Platte Valley | Veterinary and shelter expenses | $10,000 |
| Napa Wildlife Rescue | Funding for partial salary for hawkline/volunteer coordinator | $10,000 |
| Revel | General operating costs for programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Rise Against Suicide | Emergency counseling for suicide prevention and intervention | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Behavioral wellness and mental health camp pilot program | $10,000 |
| Sierra Community House | Hunger relief program | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Youth Center | Fund youth and community literacy, afterschool programs | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Ability Program | Program expenses for adults with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Treeline Pass | Day program expenses for adults with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Truckee Roundhouse | Support for community makerspace and creative arts educational programs | $10,000 |
| United Presbyterian Church Blessings Food Pantry | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Zenerosity | Shed for equine therapy and bonus end of year grant | $10,000 |
| Covered Colorado | Program expenses to assist sex trafficking survivors | $7,500 |
| Miracle League North Bay | Signage for baseball fields | $7,500 |
| The Consumption Literacy Project | Matching grant to purchase truck for operations | $7,500 |
| Animal Rescue of the Rockies | Foster care and veterinary expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara Valdez
- Susie G Ketter Reed
- Ana Valdez
Questions people ask
Does Richard Reed Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Inquiries are accepted on a continual basis.
How much does Richard Reed Foundation give?
$604,500 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard Reed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tamara Valdez (President), Susie G Ketter Reed (Director) and Ana Valdez (Vice President).
What does Richard Reed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.