Reader's Digest Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6120380

The Reader's Digest Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, with a primary address at 485 Lexington Avenue. The organization has been tax-exempt since June 1968 (EIN: 13-6120380). The foundation operates in the printing and publishing sector and maintains a focus on philanthropic giving to support various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.2M

+514.5% YoY

Grant Count

-23.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$84K

+703.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reader's Digest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The Reader's Digest Foundation has made significant charitable contributions in recent years. Notable grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has supported organizations across multiple states, with documented giving to organizations in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

California $4.4M (95%)

New York $215K (5%)

North Carolina $11K (0%)

Wisconsin $9K (0%)

Illinois $5K (0%)

Connecticut $5K (0%)

Texas $1K (0%)

Washington $970 (0%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut Illinois Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

ArdmoreArlingtonAustinBeaconBellinghamChappaquaChaskaChicagoCornwallonhudsonCorvallisCroton FallsDallasGlenviewGreenwhichLarel BloomeryLincolnLos AngelesMahopacManhattan BeachMclean

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of the most recent tax filings, the foundation's financial position reflects its status as an established philanthropic entity. The organization is required to file IRS Form 990-PF as a private foundation.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$2,126,108	$2,253,500
Revenue	$554,882	$176,955	$223,372
Expenses	$2,313,152	$414,638	$584,139
Qualifying Distributions	$2,260,411	$400,438	$562,052
Net Investment Income	$554,712	$174,555	$220,972
Distributable Amount	$85,814	$109,084	$134,239

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

75 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Through Reading ($2,066,100), New York Historical Society ($100,000), From the Heart Productions ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIG EAST AKITA RESCUE TOMS RIVER, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$50
BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR PEACE INC (BPEACE) WINSTON SALEM, NC	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$1,025
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY - WAGON ROAD CAMP CHAPPAQUA, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$1,055
CHOSEN 300 MINISTRIES INC ARDMORE, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$100
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$280
EQUIDON INC LAREL BLOOMERY, TN	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$100
FOOD BANK OF HUDSON VALLEY CORNWALLONHUDSON, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25
FROM THE HEART PRODUCTIONS OXNARD, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE INC LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
HOOVERS HAUSE ALL DOG RESCUE OLIVE BRANCH, MS	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$50

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BONNIE S KINTZER	CHAIRWOMAN	1	—
PAUL L GILLOW TERM ENDED 12624	PRESIDENT	4	$18,000
LEIGH TRUETT	SECRETARY	2	$2,520
MARIA MORGANTI	TREASURER	1	—
JASON BUHRMESTER	DIRECTOR	1	—
JEN TYRRELL	DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Recent grant announcements demonstrate active grantmaking:

Support for United Through Reading's military family programs

Reader\u2019s Digest Foundation Supports Military Families With $125,000\

Contributions to Feeding America's food security initiatives

Ongoing philanthropic engagement with organizations serving communities in need

The foundation continues to make strategic grants aligned with its charitable mission.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Reader's Digest Foundation?

The Reader's Digest Foundation has made significant charitable contributions in recent years. Notable grants include: • $1,000,000 donation based on inspiring stories from the public • $125,000 donation to United Through Reading to support military families • $100,000 donation to Feeding America The foundation's grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to organizations serving vulnerable populations and addressing food security and family support needs.

Where does Reader's Digest Foundation make grants?

The foundation has supported organizations across multiple states, with documented giving to organizations in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Reader's Digest Foundation award?

In 2024, Reader's Digest Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Reader's Digest Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Reader's Digest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.