The Riedl Foundation
The Riedl Foundation is a private foundation based in Freeland, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Washington and other states, including organizations working in land conservation, emergency meal response, youth nourishment, and other areas.
Key facts about The Riedl Foundation
In short: The Riedl Foundation gave $27K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $436.721), top state Washington. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 48-1006256
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,640
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- Average grant
- $437
- Median grant
- $250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (42 of 60, 2024)
- Total assets
- $559,850
- Primary geography
- Washington (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$560K
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
61
+60.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$436.721
-29.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Riedl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Riedl Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 42 of 60 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $431; repeat grants $474. How we count
Medians: $125 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Whidbey Camano Land Trust describes its work as protecting, restoring, and creating access to natural areas in Island County and the Salish Sea. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Whidbey Island Nourishes describes itself as dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey Island.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in charitable service, education, and community support. The Knights of Columbus says it supports the Catholic Church and charitable works for people in need. Deception Pass Park Foundation says it provides financial and volunteer support to promote education and preserve park resources. Cope Family Center says it empowers parents, nurtures children, and strengthens communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $26,640. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $250. Among the largest grants were $5,000 to Camp Superfly; $1,060 to Whidbey Camano Land Trust; $1,045 to World Central Kitchen; and $1,030 to Grand Central Station. Whidbey Island Nourishes received $1,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Washington recipients received 32% of grant dollars and California recipients received 29%. Kansas received 8%, the District of Columbia 6%, and New York 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 61 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP SUPERFLY Napa, CA | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| WHIDBEY CAMANO LAND TRUST Greenbank, WA | GENERAL | $1,060 |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN Washginton, DC | GENERAL | $1,045 |
| GRAND CENTRAL STATION New York, NY | GENERAL | $1,030 |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION Chicago, IL | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| CHAPLAIN KAPAUN MEMORIAL Virginia Beach, VA | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| FATHER ANDRE QUERJERO Calistoga, CA | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| ISLAND SENIOR SERVICES Langley, WA | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS New Haven, CT | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND NOURISHES Langley, WA | GENERAL | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $559,850 | $11,300 | $27,613 | $26,640 | 61 |
| 2023 | $569,091 | -$1,767 | $26,515 | $23,628 | 38 |
| 2022 | $589,851 | $23,843 | $24,260 | $21,241 | 21 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $559,850 | $569,091 | $589,851 |
| Revenue | $11,300 | $-1,767 | $23,843 |
| Expenses | $27,613 | $26,515 | $24,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $27,613 | $26,060 | $23,738 |
| Net Investment Income | $29,184 | $34,164 | $29,887 |
| Distributable Amount | $23,911 | $22,856 | $25,446 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Juliette Christensen as president and Karl Christensen as chairman.
The Riedl Foundation is led by Juliette Christensen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juliette Christensen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karl Christensen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Juliette Christensen
Mailing address: 5087 Tee Place, Freeland, WA 98249
Phone: (707) 363-5807
Frequently asked questions about The Riedl Foundation
How much does The Riedl Foundation give each year?
The Riedl Foundation gave $27K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 38 grants.
What is The Riedl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Riedl Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $437, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Riedl Foundation that year got $431 on average.
Where does The Riedl Foundation give grants?
The Riedl Foundation's top state is Washington, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Langley, WA (5 grants), Wichita, KS (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Riedl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Riedl Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Riedl Foundation's largest grantees?
The Riedl Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Superfly ($5,000), Whidbey Camano Land Trust ($1,060) and World Central Kitchen ($1,045), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Riedl Foundation?
The Riedl Foundation reported $560K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Riedl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Whidbey Camano Land Trust describes its work as protecting, restoring, and creating access to natural areas in Island County and the Salish Sea. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Whidbey Island Nourishes describes itself as dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey Island. Other 2024 grantees desc…
How do I apply for a grant from The Riedl Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Riedl Foundation's EIN?
The Riedl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1006256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Riedl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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