Reed Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation incorporated in New York in 1949 and granted tax-exempt status in 1951. Based in New York City, the foundation supports charitable organizations through educational, scientific, and charitable grants. The foundation operates with a small staff and maintains a family-led governance structure.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$574K
+60.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+54.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Arts and Culture: Visual and performing arts, music, opera, and museums
- Education: Educational programs and institutions
- Libraries: Support for library programs and services
- Social Services: Domestic social services
- Civil Rights: Both domestic and international civil rights initiatives
- Caribbean Studies: Arts and literature of the Caribbean Basin, particularly through programs at universities and research institutes
The foundation also manages the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund, which has historically supported interdisciplinary research in anthropology and related fields.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
**: $7,500 to $150,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Washington State, with some national and international reach. Additional funding activity has been documented in California, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,941,316
- Total Revenue: $2,099,951
- Total Expenses: $1,234,182
- Annual Giving: Approximately $1.2 million
- Number of Employees: 4
All income is generated from securities held to accomplish the foundation's charitable purpose.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,941,316 | $13,075,548 | $13,412,240 |
| Revenue | $2,099,951 | $665,985 | $4,719,258 |
| Expenses | $1,234,182 | $1,002,677 | $1,038,314 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,222,516 | $1,002,213 | $1,037,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,986,456 | $579,645 | $4,680,071 |
| Distributable Amount | $746,380 | $700,528 | $588,288 |
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
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Reed Rubin: President
- Jane Gregory Rubin: Secretary
- Maia A Rubin: Treasurer
- Lara R Constable: Vice-President
- Peter Rubin: Secretary
- Giancarlo Roma: Administrator
Leadership has remained within the Rubin family, reflecting the foundation's family foundation structure.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Rubin | President | 15 | — |
| Jane Gregory Rubin | Secretary | 35 | — |
| Maia A Rubin | Treasurer | 15 | $50,000 |
| Lara R Constable | Vice-President | 15 | $50,000 |
| Peter Rubin | Secretary | 15 | $50,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4810, New York, NY 10110
- Phone: (212) 768-4996
- Website: thereedfoundation.org
- Email: reedrubin@thereedfoundation.org (Reed Rubin, President); giancarlo@thereedfoundation.org (Giancarlo Roma, Programs Administrator)
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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