The Reeder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Reeder Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $275,000 and the largest $1.5 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$275,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$63.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
8% 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 | $3.0 million | 11 | $46.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 13 | $62.7 million |
| 2025 | $5.0 million | 12 | $63.6 million |
How to apply
The Reeder 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 The Reeder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $4.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Finance | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| Merit America | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Year Up | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Duet Inc | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Teach for America | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Friends of Pioneer Charter School of Science | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern Ma | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Fishtank Learning Inc | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| More Than Words | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Uncornered | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul A Reeder III
Questions people ask
Does The Reeder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reeder Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $275,000.
Who runs The Reeder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul A Reeder III (Director).
What does The Reeder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.