Redding Open Lands Inc
Redding Open Lands Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Redding, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4K.
Redding Open Lands Inc at a glance
In short: Redding Open Lands Inc gave $5K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,843
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,211
- +68.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $84,607
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Redding Open Lands Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New Pond Farm ($2K). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Redding Open Lands Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $5K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Pond Farm Redding, CT | championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world. | $2,000 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail Georgetown, CT | Assist in construction of Redding portion of Norwalk River Trail | $1,500 |
| Redding Grange No 15 Redding, CT | support Redding Community building and agriculture awareness | $1,000 |
| Redding 250 Redding, CT | supporting a Redding CT community event honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. | $343 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,607 | $5,059 | $5,719 | $4,843 | 4 | $4,843 | $4,183 | $4,566 |
| 2025 | $85,267 | $6,235 | $5,107 | $4,315 | 6 | $4,315 | $5,443 | $4,548 |
| 2024 | $84,139 | $3,792 | $4,944 | $4,178 | 4 | $4,178 | $3,026 | $4,315 |
| 2023 | $85,291 | $1,989 | $5,696 | $4,566 | 2 | $4,566 | $1,116 | $4,178 |
| 2022 | $88,998 | $4,348 | $5,366 | $4,562 | 3 | $4,562 | $3,544 | $4,566 |
| 2021 | $90,016 | $6,132 | $5,231 | $4,513 | 1 | — | $5,414 | $4,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Redding Open Lands Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Redding Open Lands Inc is led by Richard Emerson, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard Emerson
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Given
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Redding Open Lands Inc
How much does Redding Open Lands Inc give each year?
Redding Open Lands Inc gave $5K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 6 grants.
What is Redding Open Lands Inc's typical grant size?
Redding Open Lands Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,211, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Redding Open Lands Inc give grants?
Redding Open Lands Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Redding, CT (3 grants).
Does Redding Open Lands Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Redding Open Lands Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Redding Open Lands Inc?
Redding Open Lands Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Redding Open Lands Inc?
Redding Open Lands Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Redding, CT. It holds $85K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Redding Open Lands Inc's EIN?
Redding Open Lands Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7031868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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