The Redel Foundation Inc
The Redel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 40 grants totaling $47,372, with listed recipients including schools, arts and cultural organizations, humanitarian groups, and other charitable organizations.
The Redel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Redel Foundation Inc gave $47K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,372
- +39.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,184
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $624,395
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 The Redel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2109 Broadway 13-160, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (917) 327-2987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Redel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Town School ($6K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to California, 4% to Washington, DC, and 4% to Massachusetts. The filing also lists 4% for an unidentified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Redel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $547; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Town School New York, NY | Contribution | $5,700 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | Contribution | $4,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Contribution | $3,150 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Grace School Church New York, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Amnesty International | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Fine Arts Work Center Provincetown, MA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Contribution | $1,410 |
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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 | $624,395 | $111,771 | $59,775 | $47,372 | 40 | $47,372 | $104,571 | $40,611 |
| 2024 | $572,399 | $49,019 | $45,253 | $33,938 | 31 | $33,938 | $41,819 | $37,659 |
| 2023 | $568,633 | $-4,038 | $44,313 | $33,198 | 40 | $33,198 | $26,412 | $33,530 |
| 2022 | $616,984 | $26,540 | $37,486 | $21,878 | 24 | $21,878 | $23,990 | $34,740 |
| 2021 | $627,930 | $35,447 | $38,125 | $25,979 | 26 | — | $29,607 | $36,417 |
| 2020 | $630,608 | $28,255 | $50,609 | $36,120 | 42 | — | $33,003 | $35,557 |
| 2019 | $652,962 | $19,557 | $46,174 | $35,950 | 27 | — | $31,619 | $35,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Redel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. For example, the American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and education. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. One Story says it brings literary fiction to a wide audience and supports writers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $47,372. Grants ranged from $52 to $5,700, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $5,700 to The Town School, $4,000 each to New York City Ballet and the Sierra Club, and $3,150 to the American Museum of Natural History.
Other notable 2025 grants included $2,500 each to Doctors Without Borders and Grace School Church, $2,000 each to Amnesty International, Planned Parenthood, and The Fine Arts Work Center, and $1,410 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jessica Redel as director and president; Victoria Redel as director and vice president; Claudia Redel as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Max Greenes and Jonah-Redel Traub as directors.
The Redel Foundation Inc is led by Jessica Redel, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Redel
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Claudia Redel
Director & Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonah-Redel Traub
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Max Greenes
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Victoria Redel
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Redel Foundation Inc
How much does The Redel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Redel Foundation Inc gave $47K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 31 grants.
What is The Redel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Redel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,184, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Redel Foundation Inc that year got $547 on average.
Where does The Redel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Redel Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Redel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Redel Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (39 grants).
Who are The Redel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Redel Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Town School ($5,700), New York City Ballet ($4,000) and Sierra Club ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Redel Foundation Inc?
The Redel Foundation Inc reported $624K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Redel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Redel Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Redel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Redel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3082842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Redel Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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