Reed Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Reed Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $574,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$574,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $358,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $379,901 | 36 | $13.7 million |
| 2023 | $358,000 | 25 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $574,000 | 26 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Reed Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Reed Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $279,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magazzino Italian Art Foundation | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Merton College Charitable Corporation | Educational | $150,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Middlebury College | Educational | $30,000 |
| Seattle Academy | Educational | $20,000 |
| Team Fame | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Diener School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Potomac School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Treatment and Learning Center | Educational | $15,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Educational | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theatre | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Louvre | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwest Choirs | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prep For Prep | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $5,000 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Town Hall Seattle | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Words Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Archives of American Art | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Prison Policy Initiative | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The New York Public Library | Educational | $2,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Reed Rubin
- Jane Gregory Rubin
- Maia A Rubin
- Lara R Constable
- Peter Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Reed Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reed Foundation Inc give?
$574,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Reed Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Reed Rubin (President), Jane Gregory Rubin (Secretary), Maia A Rubin (Treasurer) and Lara R Constable (Vice-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Reed Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.