Reka Darida Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reka Darida Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $263,598 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $86,098. 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$263,598
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$86,098
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,762 the year before.
82% of its 2025 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 | $56,133 | 8 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $109,762 | 5 | $22.4 million |
| 2025 | $263,598 | 15 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
Reka Darida 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Reka Darida Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $121,098 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $48,150 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpathian Foundation | For real estate development and professional programs active in the field of folk art. | $86,098 |
| Hungary Lve Art Foundation | Support for the 3rd annual Hungary L!ve Festival | $35,000 |
| Hungarian Parent Teacher Association HPTA | Rent support for Hunagarian school | $27,500 |
| Individual | Individual grant for "CLICK! A Kertesz Opera" project | $15,000 |
| Individual | Individual grant for "Enemies of the People" project | $15,000 |
| Hungarian American Coalition (HAC) | Gala Donation | $12,500 |
| The American Liszt Society | Support 2025 ALS conference | $5,000 |
| The Hungarian Cultural Association of Phoenix | Support Hungarian Heritage Festival AZ 2026 | $5,000 |
| Art Wall JCPowerhouse Arts & Wine Festival LLC | Support Glitches & Glory: The Digitally Rewired Art of David Szaude | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | Individual grant for Resonant Diaspora: A Transatlantic Folk-Modern Composition Initiative | $4,750 |
| Wallingford Symphony Society Inc | Support 2026 Wallingford Symphony Orchestra's Hungarian Heritage Concert | $3,850 |
| The New Stage Theatre Company Inc | Support US premiere of "The Bat by Krisztina Toth" project | $3,000 |
| American Foundation for Hungarian Literature and Education Ltd dba AFHLE | Support Jokai200 Production: Csillagkodkeplet, Composition of a Nebula | $2,650 |
| Eszterlanc Hungarian Folk Ensemble | Support Ezterlanc Hungarian Folk Ensemble | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Schmidt
- Monika Krausz
Questions people ask
Does Reka Darida Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reka Darida Foundation give?
$263,598 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Reka Darida Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Schmidt (President, Director, Member) and Monika Krausz (Executive Director).
What does Reka Darida Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.