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The Riedl Foundation

Preselected recipients only Freeland, Washington · EIN 481006256

The Riedl Foundation is a private foundation in Freeland, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,640 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $23,628 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$23,62838$484,155
2024$26,64061$493,751

How to apply

The Riedl 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Riedl Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington16$8,465
California6$7,750
Kansas8$2,050
District of Columbia7$1,545
New York4$1,280
Virginia3$1,150
Illinois2$1,100
Connecticut1$1,000
Nebraska2$500
Georgia1$500

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 61 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Camp Superfly
Napa, CA
General$5,000
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
Greenbank, WA
General$1,060
World Central Kitchen
Washginton, DC
General$1,045
Grand Central Station
New York, NY
General$1,030
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
General$1,000
Chaplain Kapaun Memorial
Virginia Beach, VA
General$1,000
Father Andre Querjero
Calistoga, CA
General$1,000
Island Senior Services
Langley, WA
General$1,000
Knights of Columbus
New Haven, CT
General$1,000
Whidbey Island Nourishes
Langley, WA
General$1,000
Classical King
Seattle, WA
General$680
San Juan Preservaion Trust
Friday Harbor, WA
General$517
Snoisle Library Foundation
Marysville, WA
General$517
Waif Whidbey Animals Inmprovement F
Coupeville, WA
General$515
Deception Pass Park Foundation
Oak Harbor, WA
General$511
Alice Knorr Scholarship
Wichita, KS
General$500
Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor, WA
General$500
Cope Family Center
Napa, CA
General$500
Good Cheer Food Bank
Langley, WA
General$500
Hearts and Hammers
Coupeville, WA
General$500
Meerkerk Gardens
Greenbank, WA
General$500
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Calistoga, CA
General$500
Phi Mu Foundation
Pichtree City, GA
General$500
Sisters of Charity Sr Margaret
Culver City, CA
General$500
St Anthonys Catholic Church
Wichita, KS
General$500
Whidbey Island Dance Theater
Langley, WA
General$290
Arbor Day Foundation
Lincoln, NE
General$250
Catholic Charities
Wichita, KS
General$250
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
General$250
Guide Dogs for the Blind
San Rafael, CA
General$250
K Love Radio Network
Omaha, NE
General$250
Shriners Childrens Hospital
Topeka, KS
General$250
The Lords Diner
Wichita, KS
General$250
St Josephs Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
General$200
Whidbey Homeless Coalition
Langley, WA
General$175
Alzheimers Disease Research
Claksburg, MD
General$100
American Kidney Fund
Philadelphia, PA
General$100
American Lung Association
Chicago, IL
General$100
Arthritis Foundation
Washington, DC
General$100
Doctors Without Boarders
New York, NY
General$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Riedl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Riedl Foundation give?

$26,640 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $250.

Who runs The Riedl Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Juliette Christensen (President) and Karl Christensen (Chairman).

What does The Riedl Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and health.

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