Redleaf Family Foundation
Redleaf Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $265K.
Redleaf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Redleaf Family Foundation gave $265K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $133K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $265,000
- +1685.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -89.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $132,500
- +16859.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $132,500
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Redleaf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Think Small ($250K). Together the top 2 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 49 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Redleaf Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+19%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 114% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $265K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Think Small St. Paul, MN | Charitable | $250,000 |
| ACLU MN Foundation St. Paul, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $165 | $265,000 | $265,000 | 2 | $265,000 | — |
| 2022 | $264,835 | — | $16,044 | $14,844 | 19 | $14,844 | $13,051 |
| 2021 | $280,879 | — | $57,936 | $17,169 | 23 | $17,169 | $14,529 |
| 2020 | $338,815 | — | $262,938 | $221,950 | 5 | — | $17,238 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Redleaf Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eric Redleaf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Redleaf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Redleaf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rhoda Redleaf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Redleaf (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Redleaf Family Foundation
How much does Redleaf Family Foundation give each year?
Redleaf Family Foundation gave $265K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 19 grants.
Where does Redleaf Family Foundation operate?
Redleaf Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Redleaf Family Foundation's EIN?
Redleaf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3482346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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