Reed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reed Foundation is a private foundation in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $304,250 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$304,250
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $382,750 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,707 | 22 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $382,750 | 23 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $304,250 | 22 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Reed 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 Reed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 18 | $281,250 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $21,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Operating budget | $100,000 |
| Lifeline Recovery Center | Substance abuse recovery | $100,000 |
| Marshall County Board of Education-McHs Scholarships | Scholarships | $21,250 |
| Hope Clinic | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Justice & Mercy International | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Marshall County Need Line | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| The Family Foundation | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Educational Television | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Technology Student Association | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Lions Club Telethon | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Rescue Squad | Operating budget | $4,000 |
| Gilbertsville Fire Protection Dist | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Youth Services Fund of Marshall County Rotary Club | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross of Lakeland Area | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Children Hospital of Vanderbilt University | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Sheriffs' Boys & Girls Ranch Trust | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Livingston County High School | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Marshall County High School | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| River City Missions Inc | Operating budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Reed
Questions people ask
Does Reed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reed Foundation give?
$304,250 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Reed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Reed (Trustee).
What does Reed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.