Mary Redman Foundation
Mary Redman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $23K.
Mary Redman Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary Redman Foundation gave $330K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $47K), top state Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $329,916
- +415.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $47,131
- +194.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (44% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Mary Redman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Gadan Phodrang ($125K). Together the top 7 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary Redman Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $330K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gadan Phodrang | operating expenses | $125,000 |
| Sravasti Abbey Newport, WA | operating expenses | $75,000 |
| BOTA Builders of the Adytum Los Angeles, CA | operating expenses | $50,000 |
| CASCADIA Intl Film Festival Bellingham, WA | operating expenses | $25,000 |
| PIckford Film Association Bellingham, WA | operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Lydia Place Bellingham, WA | operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Redman Foundation Dallas, TX | to close out assets in The Mary Redman Foundation | $9,916 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $45,416 | $455,040 | $329,916 | 7 | $432,805 | $23,181 | $11,705 |
| 2021 | $432,283 | $51,465 | $130,508 | $64,000 | 4 | $115,528 | $36,447 | $24,315 |
| 2020 | $517,685 | $33,092 | $111,764 | $44,000 | 6 | — | $12,714 | $25,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Redman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary Redman Foundation is led by Mary Redman, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mary Redman
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $99K (2022)
Miriam Barnett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Chris Mohnkern
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine Mohnkern (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $99K, to Mary Redman (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary Redman Foundation
How much does Mary Redman Foundation give each year?
Mary Redman Foundation gave $330K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $64K across 4 grants.
What is Mary Redman Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary Redman Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,131, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Redman Foundation give grants?
Mary Redman Foundation's top state is Washington, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellingham, WA (3 grants).
Does Mary Redman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Mary Redman Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary Redman Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary Redman Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Gadan Phodrang ($125,000), Sravasti Abbey ($75,000) and BOTA Builders of the Adytum ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Mary Redman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Mary Redman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mary Redman Foundation's EIN?
Mary Redman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0492058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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