The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Its current grantmaking supports climate justice, climate resilience and adaptation, and ecosystem health and integrity, including local and bioregional efforts and related collaborations and networks.
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,652,050
- +129.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,775
- +151.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $19,116,222
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (27 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% 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 The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s process begins with a Letter of Inquiry submitted through its online application system. The letter should briefly describe the purpose and nature of the proposed work and how it relates to the foundation’s mission. After reviewing the inquiry, the foundation notifies applicants whether they may submit a full proposal. Full-length proposals are not accepted unless requested by staff and approved for receipt by the Executive Director. The filing directs applicants to the website for information on award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling deadlines to best meet grantee needs.
- Deadline
- Rolling deadlines to best meet grantee needs.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Rau
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Square, Boston, MA 02109-4884
Phone: (617) 426-7080
Website: https://creynolds.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New World Foundation ($570K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($80,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 308 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (29%), Massachusetts (25%), Oregon (17%), Washington, DC (10%), and Washington (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients and do not establish geographic eligibility limits.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 61 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 339% 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 $1.0M (2022) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New World Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $570,000 |
| Schumacher Center Great Barrington, MA | General Support | $518,650 |
| Post Carbon Institute Corvalis, OR | General Support | $445,500 |
| Care Lab Washington, DC | General Support | $180,000 |
| Center for Democratic & Environmental Rights Spokane, WA | General Support | $137,500 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Good Work Institute Kingston, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Medical Education Decatur, GA | General Support | $80,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $80,000 |
| Just Futures Washington, DC | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,116,222 | $4,378,688 | $3,462,594 | $2,652,050 | 62 | $3,124,095 | $4,097,139 | $922,793 |
| 2023 | $18,182,403 | $607,148 | $1,918,087 | $1,154,620 | 68 | $1,582,008 | $274,890 | $1,013,694 |
| 2022 | $19,498,919 | $928,400 | $1,750,701 | $1,023,700 | 57 | $1,413,680 | $599,715 | $1,140,889 |
| 2021 | $20,332,884 | $1,600,918 | $1,856,662 | $1,100,585 | 56 | $1,492,860 | $1,254,554 | $1,265,015 |
| 2020 | $17,682,614 | $1,287,272 | $1,818,332 | $1,119,554 | 65 | — | $961,153 | $1,136,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $923K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated current focus is work relating to climate justice; climate resilience and adaptation; and ecosystem health and integrity amid global systems change. It includes local and bioregional efforts as well as relevant regional and global linkages, collaborations, and networks. The foundation emphasizes systems change in fellowship with the natural world, with equity and agroecology as paramount considerations.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of related work. Good Work Institute describes its work as strengthening collaboration, addressing legacies of unequal power, and encouraging a transition to regenerative ecological and social systems. Pesticide Action Network North America says it works to end reliance on hazardous pesticides and advance health, resilience, and justice in food and farming. Greenagers says it connects young people with land, work, and community through conservation, sustainable farming, and related education and jobs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $2,652,050. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $570,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $570,000 to New World Foundation, $518,650 to Schumacher Center, $445,500 to Post Carbon Institute, $180,000 to Care Lab, and $137,500 to Center for Democratic & Environmental Rights; each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Andrea Panaritis as executive director, secretary, and assistant treasurer; John Boettiger as chair; and Suzanne Derrer and Virginia Kahn as directors.
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc is led by John Boettiger, Chair on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Boettiger
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Suzanne Derrer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Virginia Kahn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Andrea Panaritis
Exec.dir., Secretary & Assist.trea
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $289K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $289K, to Andrea Panaritis (Exec.dir./Sec./Assist.trea). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc
How much does The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc give each year?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 68 grants.
What is The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $42,775, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc give grants?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Oregon (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Great Barrington, MA (3 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New World Foundation ($570,000), Schumacher Center ($518,650) and Post Carbon Institute ($445,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($80,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $923K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated current focus is work relating to climate justice; climate resilience and adaptation; and ecosystem health and integrity amid global systems change. It includes local and bioregional efforts as well as relevant regional and global linkages, collaborations, and networks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s process begins with a Letter of Inquiry submitted through its online application system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6129401. 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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