Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for
The Ruth and Joseph C. Reed Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation based in Simi Valley, California. It supports art education and arts experiences for school-age students in Southern California, with particular emphasis on under-resourced communities and students with limited access to arts education.
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for at a glance
In short: Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for gave $671K across 48 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $670,935
- +27.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 48
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,978
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $10,919,853
- +4.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (19 of 48, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing describes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and lists the materials above; its website also provides a Letter of Intent.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states that submissions are year round.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states that submissions are year round.
- Contact
Application contact: Vicki Connely
Mailing address: PO Box 360, Simi Valley, CA 93062
Phone: (714) 883-1049
Email: vicki.connely@reedarts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oaks Christian School ($93K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 162 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on Southern California. In filing year 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 19 of 48 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 52% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $671K (2026). In 2026 it made 48 grants totaling $671K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Christian School Westlake Village, CA | Grants for the Arts | $93,000 |
| Band of Brothers VFW Covina, CA | Grants for the Arts | $30,000 |
| Claremont Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $25,000 |
| Art Creativity for Healing Laguna, CA | Grants for the Arts | $24,500 |
| Art Reach San Diego San Diego, CA | Grants for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Masters Ventura, CA | Grants for the Arts | $20,000 |
| American Museum of Ceramic Art Pomana, CA | Grant for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Vita Art Center Ventura, CA | Grants for the Arts | $18,500 |
| Western La County Council Scouting Van Nuys, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,125 |
| Angels Gate Culture Center San Pedro, CA | Grants for the Arts | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,919,853 | $980,270 | $908,956 | $670,935 | 48 | $864,894 | — | $517,357 |
| 2025 | $10,484,770 | $604,309 | $688,276 | $525,900 | 38 | $678,388 | $561,817 | $452,418 |
| 2024 | $9,880,052 | — | $602,697 | $421,000 | 29 | $553,606 | $158,876 | $452,108 |
| 2023 | $9,351,106 | $6,445,627 | $583,865 | $430,521 | 26 | $576,569 | $263,763 | $384,910 |
| 2022 | $3,333,064 | $1,624,177 | $166,767 | $68,000 | 21 | $151,709 | $88,039 | $120,757 |
| 2021 | $1,876,639 | $279,396 | $107,880 | $29,976 | 18 | — | $65,849 | $90,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for reported a distributable amount of $517K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide art education and experiences to students in under-resourced communities. Its website describes funding access to arts education and experiences for high-school-age and younger students, with a preference for middle- and high-school programs and consideration for younger students’ programs. The founder’s statement identifies fine visual arts—including painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics—as the primary focus; graphic art, digital images, and photography may receive secondary consideration. Performance and literary arts are generally outside the stated focus unless they collaborate with or support fine visual arts.
The 2026 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Oaks Christian School received $93,000; the school describes its mission as pursuing academic excellence, artistic expression, and athletic distinction. Art & Creativity for Healing received $24,500 and says it supports emotional healing through art and creative expression. Focus On The Masters received $20,000; it describes its work as documenting, preserving, and presenting contemporary artists’ work and lives. The American Museum of Ceramic Art received $20,000 and emphasizes clay as a material for art and everyday products. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions and work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $670,935. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $93,000, with a median of $11,000. Other notable 2026 grants included $25,000 to Claremont Museum of Art, $20,000 to Art Reach San Diego, $18,500 to Vita Art Center, and $15,000 each to Angels Gate Culture Center, Ryman Arts, and Oxnard Performing Arts.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists year-round submissions and says grants are restricted to programs for K–12 students in art education. It lists financial statements, a board of directors list, Form 990, the organization’s federal identification number, an organizational chart, and an annual report if applicable among the application materials. The foundation’s website also provides a Letter of Intent for interested organizations to complete and email to its executive director.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Dan Harden as president, Edward Drake as treasurer, and Courtney Drake as director. The foundation’s website identifies Ruth Reed as founder and lists Vicki Connely as executive director on its grants page and as a director on its board page. The website states that Ruth Reed died on January 9, 2022.
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for is led by Dan Harden, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dan Harden
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Drake
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Drake
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ruth Reed (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vicki Connely (2021–2022) — Grant Administrator
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 Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for
How much does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for give each year?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for gave $671K across 48 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $526K across 38 grants.
What is Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's typical grant size?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's median grant in 2026 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,978, across 48 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for that year got $11K on average.
Where does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for give grants?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants), Simi Valley, CA (3 grants) and Ventura, CA (2 grants).
Does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants for the Arts" (40 grants) and "Grant for the Arts" (7 grants).
Who are Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's largest grantees?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's largest 2026 grantees include Oaks Christian School ($93,000), Band of Brothers VFW ($30,000) and Claremont Museum of Art ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $865K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $517K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide art education and experiences to students in under-resourced communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's EIN?
Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1233576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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