The REO Foundation Inc
The REO Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $388K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $8K.
The REO Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The REO Foundation Inc gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,600
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $388,146
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The REO Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Fire Foundation ($3K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The REO Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Animal Wellness Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| NAMI Arlington, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $388,146 | $9,273 | $13,770 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $8,402 | $18,041 |
| 2024 | $358,374 | $9,223 | $3,827 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,375 | $8,272 | $16,016 |
| 2023 | $316,021 | $7,557 | $1,462 | — | — | $688 | $6,271 | $14,327 |
| 2022 | $294,695 | $7,048 | $1,797 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,325 | $6,285 | $15,540 |
| 2021 | $329,881 | $3,946 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 3 | — | $3,443 | $15,287 |
| 2020 | $300,256 | $7,925 | $5,470 | $4,500 | 3 | — | $4,972 | $14,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The REO Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The REO Foundation Inc is led by Michael Gordon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Gordon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ja-Sun Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 REO Foundation Inc
How much does The REO Foundation Inc give each year?
The REO Foundation Inc gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
What is The REO Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The REO Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The REO Foundation Inc give grants?
The REO Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Colorado (19%).
Does The REO Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The REO Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The REO Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The REO Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include California Fire Foundation ($3,000), ASPCA ($2,500) and Animal Wellness Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The REO Foundation Inc?
The REO Foundation Inc reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The REO Foundation Inc's EIN?
The REO Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1316806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The REO Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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