Edward F Redies Foundation Inc
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saline, Michigan. Its 2025 filing says it considers grant applications from well-established tax-exempt organizations seeking support for capital improvements, equipment purchases, or other special needs involving tangible assets.
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edward F Redies Foundation Inc gave $272K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,500
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,696
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,025,356
- -3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward F Redies Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the requested letter and supporting materials to the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that submissions should be made before March 31 each year. The March 31, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that submissions should be made before March 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward F Redies Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 411, Saline, MI 48176
Phone: (734) 260-6736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward F Redies Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Social Services ($30K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 120 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed Michigan recipients include organizations in Saline, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Okemos, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward F Redies Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2020) to $272K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,025,356 | $200,070 | $379,474 | $271,500 | 28 | $289,500 | $159,943 | $285,366 |
| 2024 | $5,204,760 | $1,698,064 | $335,091 | $260,500 | 25 | $278,500 | $1,656,233 | $242,835 |
| 2023 | $3,838,511 | $139,965 | $318,441 | $262,499 | 22 | $271,559 | $93,635 | $238,660 |
| 2022 | $4,001,341 | $196,127 | $318,597 | $255,200 | 22 | $260,728 | $153,467 | $249,188 |
| 2021 | $4,111,165 | $442,895 | $275,992 | $222,000 | 23 | $227,750 | $400,040 | $276,224 |
| 2020 | $3,931,670 | $81,849 | $231,860 | $179,000 | 28 | — | $91,685 | $254,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward F Redies Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for senior services, hospice, rehabilitation, disability services, schools, scholarships, and other purposes specified in the grant listings.
Grantees describe their own work in a range of ways. Arbor Hospice says it supports patients and families with hospice expertise and compassionate care. Evangelical Homes of Michigan describes its mission as providing health and housing services to older adults. Children’s Healing Center says it provides a safe and engaging environment for children with weakened immune systems, while Children’s Literacy Network describes its mission as developing literacy programs that help children build a love of reading.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $271,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $30,000 to Catholic Social Services for senior services; $25,000 each to Arbor Hospice and Saline Area Social Services for annual funding; $20,000 to the Regents of the University of Michigan for Mott Hospital Diabetes Camp; and $20,000 to Work & Play Special Needs Resource Center for developmental disability services.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to submit a brief cover letter, signed by an authorized representative, explaining the intended use of the facility, equipment, or improvements, the amount requested, and the expected period of use. The request should include proof of the organization’s tax-exempt status; detailed project financial information, including estimated costs, financing plans, other potential funding sources, and the expected fundraising completion date; and any available financial data on the organization. The filing states that applications are considered from well-established tax-exempt organizations seeking funds for capital improvements, equipment purchases, or other special needs of a tangible-asset nature.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Redies as president; Karen Redies and Patricia Redies as treasurers/secretaries; and Dennis Redies, Dennis Valenti, Joshua Redies, Kaitlyn Redies, Kyle Redies, Michelle Redies, and Mitchell Redies as directors.
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Redies, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Redies
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $45K (2025)
R. Edward Redies
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dennis Redies
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis Valenti
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Redies
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Redies
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Redies
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William D. Redies
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua Redies
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Redies
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mitchell Redies
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Redies
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Redies
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Milton Stemen (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Bunten (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Amanda Redies (President).
Frequently asked questions about Edward F Redies Foundation Inc
How much does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc give each year?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc gave $272K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $261K across 25 grants.
What is Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,696, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward F Redies Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc give grants?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (8 grants), Saline, MI (6 grants) and Ypsilanti, MI (3 grants).
Does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Funding" (14 grants).
Who are Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Social Services ($30,000), Saline Area Schools ($25,500 across 4 grants) and Arbor Hospice ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward F Redies Foundation Inc?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward F Redies Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for senior services, hospice, rehabilitation, disability services, schools, scholarships, and other purposes specified in the grant listings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward F Redies Foundation Inc?
Submit the requested letter and supporting materials to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2391326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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