Redemption Foundation
To promote public awareness of the adverse societal impacts stemming from the historic state and federal criminalization of cannabis use, possession, production, and distribution and provide legal and financial assistance and resources to individuals and families adversely impacted by the criminalization of cannabis use, possession, production, and distribution. To benefit the community served and to promote education and such other activities and programs incidental to, supportive of, and in furtherance of, the advancement of the educational, charitable, and scientific purposes of the corporation. To do such things and to perform such acts to accomplish its purposes as the board of directors of the corporation may determine to be appropriate and as are not forbidden by sections 501(c)(3) of the code, with all the power conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the state of Michigan.
Redemption Foundation at a glance
In short: Redemption Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +536.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +218.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $55,722
- +106.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Redemption Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Weldon Project ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $66K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Weldon Project Sandy, UT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Midtown Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,722 | $248,641 | $210,716 | $35,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $27,002 | $283,390 | $263,269 | $5,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $16,006 | $288,142 | $291,676 | $66,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $16,844 | $150,587 | $137,314 | — | — |
About Redemption Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Redemption Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Redemption Foundation is led by Ryan Basore, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Basore
President
President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Pell
Treasurer & Executive Director
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Treasurer & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Passerini
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory McClain
Communications
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Josey Scoggin (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Katie Lindgren (2024) — Communications
- Former: Katie Lynch (2023) — Communications
- Former: Dennis Schornack (2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Mike Passerini (2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Robert Baldori (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Redemption Foundation
How much does Redemption Foundation give each year?
Redemption Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Redemption Foundation?
Redemption Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Redemption Foundation?
Redemption Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lansing, MI. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Redemption Foundation operate?
Redemption Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Utah.
What is Redemption Foundation's EIN?
Redemption Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2148960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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