The Reid Family Foundation
The Reid Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pound Ridge, New York. Its 2025 filing describes support for music and the arts, land conservation, food insecurity, and education.
The Reid Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Reid Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $303,192
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Reid Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Cross River Rd, Pound Ridge, NY 10576-1101
Phone: (914) 688-5864
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reid Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts ($4K). Together the top 9 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in Connecticut. The listed grants included organizations in New York communities such as Katonah, Bedford Hills, Pound Ridge, and Southampton, and one Connecticut recipient in Ridgefield.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Reid Family Foundation gives
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 400% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Katonah, NY | Support of music and the arts at Caramoor Center | $3,500 |
| Community Ctr of No Westchester Bedford Hills, NY | Support the food insecure | $2,500 |
| Westchester Land Trust Bedford Hills, NY | Support preservation of open space | $1,250 |
| Pound Ridge Land Conservancy Pound Ridge, NY | Support conservation of undeveloped land | $1,250 |
| Share The Harvest Farm East Hampton, NY | Fight food insecurity | $1,250 |
| Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps Cross River, NY | Support EMTs first responders | $1,250 |
| Bedford Playhouse Bedford, NY | Support for the Arts | $1,000 |
| Prospector Theatre Ridgefield, CT | Support of employment for adults with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust Southampton, NY | Support protection of working farms and natural lands | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $303,192 | $12,802 | $16,906 | $15,000 | 10 | $16,906 | $10,896 | $15,005 |
| 2024 | $307,296 | $15,970 | $32,150 | $12,500 | 8 | $15,598 | $15,970 | $15,466 |
| 2023 | $329,793 | $15,839 | $10,200 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,000 | $15,639 | $15,713 |
| 2022 | $317,129 | $857 | $3,225 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,000 | $657 | $15,593 |
| 2021 | $316,480 | $2,828 | $4,025 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,803 | $15,591 |
| 2020 | $317,677 | $1,713 | $6,237 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $476 | $15,556 |
| 2019 | $322,201 | $183,271 | $255 | — | — | — | $1,870 | $11,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reid Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies music and the arts, land conservation, food insecurity, and education as areas of direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, conservation groups, food-access efforts, emergency medical services, employment for adults with disabilities, and low-income students preparing for college.
Among the grantees, Westchester Land Trust describes its mission as conserving, maintaining, and enhancing the natural environment and resources of Westchester and eastern Putnam counties. Share The Harvest Farm says it grows and donates fresh, organic produce to local food pantries and other organizations. Bedford Playhouse describes its work as screening films and providing community, social, and educational programs related to film and the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $15,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,500, with a median of $1,250.
The largest reported grants included $3,500 to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts for music and the arts, and $2,500 to Community Ctr of No Westchester to support people experiencing food insecurity. Other grants included $1,250 each to Westchester Land Trust, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Share The Harvest Farm, and Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Bedford Playhouse, Prospector Theatre, Peconic Land Trust, and an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Reid as president, Mackenzie Reid as secretary, and Steohen Portas as treasurer.
The Reid Family Foundation is led by Kevin Reid, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Reid
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Reid
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steohen Portas
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Portas (2021–2024) — Treasurer
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 Reid Family Foundation
How much does The Reid Family Foundation give each year?
The Reid Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 8 grants.
What is The Reid Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Reid Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Reid Family Foundation give grants?
The Reid Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bedford Hills, NY (2 grants).
Does The Reid Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Reid Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Reid Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Reid Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts ($3,500), Community Ctr of No Westchester ($2,500) and Westchester Land Trust ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Reid Family Foundation?
The Reid Family Foundation reported $303K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Reid Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies music and the arts, land conservation, food insecurity, and education as areas of direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reid Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Reid Family Foundation's EIN?
The Reid Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3341551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Reid Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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