The Realreal Community Foundation
The Realreal Community Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $229K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Realreal Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Realreal Community Foundation gave $229K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $33K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $229,000
- +5625.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $32,714
- +1535.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,470,569
- -7.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (33% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Realreal Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was City of Perth Amboy ($40K). Together the top 7 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Realreal Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 9060% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $229K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Perth Amboy Perth Amboy, NJ | Donation for public purposes. | $40,000 |
| Secaucus Youth Alliance Secaucus, NJ | Donation TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, LEADERSHIP, VOCATIONAL SKILL EVALUATION, RECREATIONAL, FAMILY AND DRUG/ALCOHOL COUNSELING AND MENTOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 19 OF THE TOWN OF SECAUCUS | $35,000 |
| YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund New York, NY | Scholarship fund donations | $35,000 |
| Enterprise for Youth San Francisco, CA | Donation | $35,000 |
| Friendly House Inc Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $30,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship fund donations | $29,000 |
| Education Forward Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,470,569 | $35,649 | $239,078 | $229,000 | 7 | $229,000 | $35,649 | $121,180 |
| 2022 | $2,673,998 | $7,875 | $221,787 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,887,910 | $367 | $105,663 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,995,705 | $1,897 | $138,746 | $2,500 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Realreal Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Realreal Community Foundation is led by Julie Wainwright, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Julie Wainwright
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Settle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thuy Vu
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liz Logie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Lo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Realreal Community Foundation
How much does The Realreal Community Foundation give each year?
The Realreal Community Foundation gave $229K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is The Realreal Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Realreal Community Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $35,000, and its average grant was $32,714, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Realreal Community Foundation give grants?
The Realreal Community Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (24%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Realreal Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Realreal Community Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are The Realreal Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Realreal Community Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include City of Perth Amboy ($40,000), Secaucus Youth Alliance ($35,000) and YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund ($35,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Realreal Community Foundation?
The Realreal Community Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Realreal Community Foundation?
The Realreal Community Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Realreal Community Foundation's EIN?
The Realreal Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4760700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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