The Riedman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Riedman Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$48.6 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
55% 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 | $2.0 million | 46 | $44.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 72 | $48.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David J Riedman 45 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 232-1000 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
What The Riedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 44 | $962,200 |
| California | 21 | $295,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $45,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Funds for Dean Jacqueline Mozrall to use for special initiatives at Saunders College | $125,000 |
| Foundation for Children With Neuroimmune Disorders | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Intervol Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Little Angels Service Dogs | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Employee Care Program | $50,000 |
| Stupid Cancer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | Cummings Nature Center | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Support Network | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Rochester | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | Holliday-Riedman Teaching Excellence Fund | $20,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Edible Education Center Capital Fund | $20,000 |
| Rochester Beacon Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Scripps Health | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Solutions for Change Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Vertus Charter School | Funds to purchase a used school bus | $20,000 |
| Charley Hoffman Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Curebound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rochester Downtown Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lak | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Geva Theatre Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc | Goodspeed Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | The Riedman Foundation Fund | $10,000 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Griswold
- Susan R Holliday
- David J Riedman
- James Riedman
Questions people ask
Does The Riedman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Riedman Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Riedman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Griswold (Trustee), Susan R Holliday (Trustee), David J Riedman (Trustee) and James Riedman (Trustee).
What does The Riedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.