Reed Foundation
Reed Foundation is a private foundation based in Modesto, California. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $334,180, including support for organizations in California and other states.
Reed Foundation at a glance
In short: Reed Foundation gave $334K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $334,180
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,853
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $2,408,983
- +98.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reed Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact the Board of Trustees and submit a paper application with proof of tax-exempt status and the specific purpose of the grant, if applicable. Awards are at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Trustees
Mailing address: 928 12Th Street Suite 700, Modesto, CA 95354-2330
Phone: (209) 521-9771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gonzaga University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 145 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington (60%) and California (35%), with smaller shares in Texas (4%) and Utah (1%). The filing also lists Maryland at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reed Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 367% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2022) to $574K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Charitable Operations | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Modesto Library Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
| Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Operations | $13,670 |
| Golden Empire Council BSA Sacramento, CA | Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of North Modesto Foundation Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Calaveras Community Foundation Amgels Camp, CA | Charitable Operations | $6,610 |
| Church Centro Cristiano Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $6,000 |
| State Theatre of Modesto Inc Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $6,000 |
| Modesto Childrens Museum Modesto, CA | Charitable Operations | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,408,983 | $1,542,511 | $346,629 | $334,180 | 26 | $334,380 | $42,348 | $91,034 |
| 2023 | $1,213,101 | $501,984 | $347,827 | $347,163 | 37 | $347,562 | $1,734 | $47,220 |
| 2022 | $1,058,944 | $501,084 | $313,201 | $313,201 | 44 | $313,201 | $1,084 | $72,387 |
| 2021 | $843,061 | $868,824 | $574,200 | $574,150 | 19 | $574,150 | $368,774 | $55,257 |
| 2020 | $548,437 | $501,506 | $389,301 | $389,166 | 19 | — | $1,456 | $53,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans library support and cultural and educational programming, community philanthropy, health, youth services, and children’s learning. For example, Friends of the Modesto Library says it promotes support for the library and cultural and educational programs; the Gallo Center for the Arts says it provides cultural opportunities in the Central Valley; and the Modesto Children’s Museum says it nurtures children’s creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $334,180. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest awards included $200,000 to Gonzaga University, $35,000 to Friends of the Modesto Library, $15,000 to Gallo Center for the Arts, and $13,670 to the American Heart Association. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey R. Reed as CFO and Margaret R. Reed, Gregory B. Reed, and Kristen Reed as directors.
Reed Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory B. Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Reed
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Reed Foundation
How much does Reed Foundation give each year?
Reed Foundation gave $334K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $347K across 37 grants.
What is Reed Foundation's typical grant size?
Reed Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $12,853, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reed Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Reed Foundation give grants?
Reed Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (8 grants), Oakdale, CA (3 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Reed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Reed Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (26 grants).
Who are Reed Foundation's largest grantees?
Reed Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gonzaga University ($200,000), Friends of the Modesto Library ($35,000) and Gallo Center for the Arts ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reed Foundation?
Reed Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reed Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans library support and cultural and educational programming, community philanthropy, health, youth services, and children’s learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reed Foundation?
The filing says to contact the Board of Trustees and submit a paper application with proof of tax-exempt status and the specific purpose of the grant, if applicable. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reed Foundation's EIN?
Reed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4585346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Reed Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/reed-foundation-morg_ac0f6db45f8843998e31544030b2ea5e
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