Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation
The Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. In 2025, it awarded grants to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, education, food access, health, and environmental conservation.
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation gave $321K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Colorado. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,750
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,347
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $4,794,413
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be submitted in writing; no specific form is required. Applicants must be organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Sam Reed
Mailing address: 622 West Maple St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 850-9385
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ocala International Horse Show ($35K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 161 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (23%), Florida (14%), California (12%), New Jersey (11%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $387K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala International Horse Show Lutz, FL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $35,000 |
| Saddlebred Rescue Inc Hardwick, NJ | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $35,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $27,500 |
| Food for Thought Denver Arvada, CO | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $25,000 |
| Move up Global Inc Canton, MA | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| The Access Fund Boulder, CO | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $15,000 |
| Abortion Care Network Washington, DC | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Butler National Scholarship Fund Oak Brook, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc Miami, FL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,794,413 | $317,910 | $338,127 | $320,750 | 31 | $320,750 | $303,825 | $320,465 |
| 2024 | $4,815,057 | $221,847 | $314,869 | $295,000 | 27 | $297,888 | $201,455 | $301,644 |
| 2023 | $4,918,333 | $206,067 | $316,228 | $298,900 | 31 | $301,650 | $186,004 | $275,209 |
| 2022 | $5,029,618 | $224,783 | $415,426 | $387,000 | 46 | $389,680 | $202,437 | $285,858 |
| 2021 | $5,219,764 | $387,754 | $216,545 | $197,500 | 26 | $200,100 | $369,659 | $312,914 |
| 2020 | $5,050,572 | $287,362 | $164,986 | $150,500 | 13 | — | $270,891 | $263,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Saddlebred Rescue says it works to save unwanted horses and educate the public about concerns facing saddle-seat breeds, while Food For Thought Denver says it works to eliminate weekend hunger for students. The Access Fund describes its mission as promoting sustainable access to and conservation of the climbing environment. Colorado State University Foundation says it supports the university’s facilities and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $320,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $6,500. Notable awards included $35,000 each to Ocala International Horse Show and Saddlebred Rescue; $27,500 to Colorado State University Foundation; $25,000 to Food For Thought Denver; and $20,000 each to Move Up Global and Rice University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sam K Reed and Victoria P Reed as co-trustees.
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam K. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria P. Reed
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation
How much does Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation give each year?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation gave $321K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $295K across 27 grants.
What is Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $10,347, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation give grants?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Donee" (31 grants).
Who are Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ocala International Horse Show ($35,000), Saddlebred Rescue Inc ($35,000) and Colorado State University Foundation ($27,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $321K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's EIN?
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4393893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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