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Edward F Redies Foundation Inc

Accepts applications Saline, Michigan · EIN 382391326

Edward F Redies Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saline, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $260,500 the year before.

28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$262,49922$5.6 million
2024$260,50025$5.7 million
2025$271,50028$6.1 million

How to apply

ContactEdward F Redies Foundation Inc
PO Box 411, Saline, MI 48176
Phone or email(734) 260-6736, aredies30@gmail.com
What to submitA brief cover letter, signed by an authorized individual of the requesting organization, should clerarly state the purposes for which the facility, equipment, or improvements are to be used. The letter should include the amount requested and the time period in which the funds would be used. Appendices including the following information should accompany the letter of request: 1.) proof of the requesting organization's tax exempt status. 2.) detailed financial data on the proposed project including, (a) total estimated or contract price of construction, renovation, or equipment, (b) proposed method of financing total cost of the project, (c) information about other potential sources of funding, and (d) expected completion date of fund-raising. 3.) any available financil data on the requesting organization.
DeadlinesSubmissions should be made prior to march 31 of each year.
RestrictionsFoundation will consider applications for grants from well-established tax exempt organizations seeking funds for capital improvements, equipment purchases, or other special needs of a tangible asset nature.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edward F Redies Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan27$269,000
Massachusetts1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 28 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Social Services
Ann Arbor, MI
Senior services$30,000
Arbor Hospice
Ann Arbor, MI
Annual funding$25,000
Saline Area Social Services
Saline, MI
Annual funding$25,000
Regents of the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Mott hospital diabetes camp$20,000
Work & Play Special Needs Resource Center
Saline, MI
Developmental disability services$20,000
Evangelical Homes of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Rehabilitation center$16,000
Luekemia & Lymphoma Society
Ann Arbor, MI
Annual funding$15,000
Oakland Christian Schools
Auburn Hills, MI
School support$15,000
Children's Healing Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual funding$10,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Okemos, MI
Annual funding$10,000
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
Houghton memorial scholarship$10,000
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
South & west washtenaw consortium$8,000
Children's Literacy Network
Ann Arbor, MI
Annual funding$7,500
Flint Golf Club
Flint, MI
Swim team$5,000
Golf Association of Michigan Foundation Inc
Farmington Hills, MI
Annual funding$5,000
Many Hands Life Sharing Community
Ypsilanti, MI
Developmental disability services$5,000
Michigan Special Olympics
Mount Pleasant, MI
Annual funding$5,000
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
Liberty club$5,000
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI
Annual funding$5,000
Vista Maria
Dearborn Heights, MI
Annual funding$5,000
Washtenaw Community College Foundation
Ann Arbor, MI
Annual funding$5,000
Better Way Detroit
Detroit, MI
To assist with reducing homelessness in detroit$5,000
Saline Area Schools
Saline, MI
Saline athletics$2,500
Friends in Deed
Ypsilanti, MI
Support essential services$2,500
Building Beds 4 Kids
Oak Park, MI
Materials for beds$2,500
Saints and Scholars
Dorchester, MA
Annual funding$2,500
St Louis Center
Chelsea, MI
Annual funding$2,500
Girls Group
Ann Arbor, MI
Annual funding$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions should be made prior to march 31 of each year..

How much does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc give?

$271,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Edward F Redies Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Redies (President), Dennis Redies (Director), Dennis Valenti (Director) and Joshua Redies (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.

What does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.

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