The REI Foundation
The REI Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sumner, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $244K.
The REI Foundation at a glance
In short: The REI Foundation gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5.5M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,508,273
- +747.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,508,273
- +747.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,508,273
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The REI Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was REI Co-Op DAF at Seattle Foundation ($5.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The REI Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2021) to $5.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REI Co-Op DAF at Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Equity in the Outdoors | $5,508,273 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $274,579 | $5,552,655 | $5,508,273 | 1 | $5,522,273 | $244,134 | $254,331 |
| 2021 | $6,393,735 | $640,148 | $809,158 | $650,000 | 1 | $780,470 | $473,107 | $311,739 |
| 2020 | $6,494,384 | $1,517,771 | $1,881,354 | $1,601,590 | 23 | — | $475,356 | $286,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The REI Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The REI Foundation is led by Marc Berejka, Director President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Marc Berejka
Director President
Director & President → Director President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Artz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Palmer
Director Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Ragain
Director Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilma Wallace
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 REI Foundation
How much does The REI Foundation give each year?
The REI Foundation gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $650K across 1 grant.
Where does The REI Foundation operate?
The REI Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
How much is The REI Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The REI Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The REI Foundation's EIN?
The REI Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1577992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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