The Harold and Kate Reed Family
The Harold and Kate Reed Family is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing reports 79 grants totaling $471,500.
The Harold and Kate Reed Family at a glance
In short: The Harold and Kate Reed Family gave $472K across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $471,500
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,968
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,049,089
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (13 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% 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 Harold and Kate Reed Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN 55440-5628
Phone: (952) 674-2852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold and Kate Reed Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was (The) Nature Conservancy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 328 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 47% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia at 7%, South Carolina and Minnesota at 6% each, and Rhode Island at 5%. Listed recipients also included organizations in other states, such as Illinois, Virginia, Colorado, and Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harold and Kate Reed Family open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 79 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $330K (2021) to $472K (2024). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| (The) Nature Conservancy Maitland, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| (The) Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches Inc Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Commonbond Communities St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cros Ministries-Christians Reaching Out to Society Inc Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Porter-Gaud Foundation Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
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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 | $6,049,089 | $897,360 | $713,327 | $471,500 | 79 | $476,909 | $656,101 | $421,829 |
| 2023 | $5,865,056 | $693,793 | $655,886 | $429,250 | 85 | $434,162 | $478,290 | $403,336 |
| 2022 | $5,827,149 | $649,652 | $600,600 | $427,000 | 69 | $434,658 | $518,861 | $425,182 |
| 2021 | $5,778,097 | $1,489,024 | $425,104 | $330,000 | 58 | $337,444 | $464,000 | $436,474 |
| 2020 | $5,111,054 | $110,181 | $470,995 | $342,000 | 37 | — | $37,211 | $337,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold and Kate Reed Family reported a distributable amount of $422K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in conservation, housing and homelessness services, community programs, education, and food access. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, The Lord’s Place describes its work as breaking the cycle of homelessness through housing and supportive services. CommonBond Communities says it provides affordable homes and services to families, seniors, and people with disabilities. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 79 grants totaling $471,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $25,000 to The Nature Conservancy. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to The Lord’s Place, Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, CommonBond Communities, CROS Ministries, and Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County; and $15,000 each to Hobe Sound Community Chest and World Wildlife Fund. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold S. Reed as president and director, Kate M. Reed as vice president and director, and Sara Schaffler as secretary and treasurer.
The Harold and Kate Reed Family is led by Harold S. Reed, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold S. Reed
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate M. Reed
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Schaffler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michella L. Johnson (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 The Harold and Kate Reed Family
How much does The Harold and Kate Reed Family give each year?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family gave $472K across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $429K across 85 grants.
What is The Harold and Kate Reed Family's typical grant size?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,968, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harold and Kate Reed Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Harold and Kate Reed Family give grants?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hobe Sound, FL (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Charleston, SC (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Harold and Kate Reed Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harold and Kate Reed Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harold and Kate Reed Family's largest grantees?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family's largest 2024 grantees include (The) Nature Conservancy ($25,000), (The) Lord's Place ($20,000) and Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold and Kate Reed Family?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $477K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $422K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harold and Kate Reed Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in conservation, housing and homelessness services, community programs, education, and food access. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold and Kate Reed Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 The Harold and Kate Reed Family's EIN?
The Harold and Kate Reed Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3982052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harold and Kate Reed Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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