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
26
-23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+703.5% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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