The Walter Reade Foundation Inc
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including education, food access, public safety, religious institutions, and the arts.
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Walter Reade Foundation Inc gave $61K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,500
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,681
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $799,610
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (18 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Walter Reade Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Ronnie Reade
Mailing address: 155 East 38Th Street Apt 6A, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (917) 209-9025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Walter Reade Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($6K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 47% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 37%. Pennsylvania received 4%, while New Jersey and Arizona each received 2%. The listed grants also include recipients in Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Walter Reade Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 36 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $28K (2021) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | Religious Institution | $5,700 |
| Food Education Fund New York, NY | Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship, Student Preparation | $5,500 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Food Rescue and Distribution, Education and Innovative Solutions | $5,000 |
| Gifford's Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | Prevention of Gun Violence and Gun Law Reform | $5,000 |
| JFLA Jewish Free Loan Associates Los Angeles, CA | Interest free loans on non-sectarian basis to persons who may not otherwise qualify for loans | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Equipment, training and outreach for los angeles fire department | $5,000 |
| Ardea Arts New York, NY | Creating and Performing New Opera and Musical Theatre | $2,500 |
| Brentwood School Los Angeles, CA | Provides Funds for Additional School Activities | $2,500 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem New York, NY | Education, sport and artistic discipline to empower young women through skating | $2,000 |
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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 | $799,610 | $92,698 | $85,526 | $60,500 | 36 | $66,450 | $73,622 | $61,112 |
| 2024 | $792,482 | $134,627 | $57,225 | $39,600 | 24 | $41,720 | $119,122 | $54,071 |
| 2023 | $714,626 | $65,876 | $51,661 | $33,110 | 14 | $38,210 | $52,425 | $45,982 |
| 2022 | $700,558 | $9,824 | $58,573 | $36,210 | 27 | $45,686 | $651 | $46,001 |
| 2021 | $749,282 | $94,440 | $47,702 | $28,090 | 22 | $35,434 | $82,172 | $46,982 |
| 2020 | $702,588 | $-8,852 | $54,889 | $29,569 | 20 | — | $2,410 | $40,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walter Reade Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Food Education Fund says it prepares and empowers students through entrepreneurship and culinary arts education, while the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and public outreach programs for the department. Figure Skating in Harlem describes combining education with figure skating to support girls’ confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Concordia Chamber Players says it presents chamber music for communities in Bucks County and surrounding areas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $60,500. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,700, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $5,700 to Wilshire Boulevard Temple; $5,500 to Food Education Fund; and $5,000 each to City Harvest, Gifford’s Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, JFLA Jewish Free Loan Associates, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Other listed recipients include Ardea Arts ($2,500), Brentwood School ($2,500), Barnard College ($2,000), Figure Skating in Harlem ($2,000), Concordia Chamber Players ($1,500), and the Brooklyn Museum ($1,200).
The foundation’s filing states that no form or materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronnie Reade as president, secretary, and trustee; Diane Reade and Gabbie Reade as vice presidents, assistant secretaries, and trustees; and Justin Reade Chitaphana as vice president, assistant secretary, and trustee.
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc is led by Diane Reade, V President, Assistant Sec'y & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Reade
V President, Assistant Sec'y & Trustee
Vice President & Assistant Sec'y → V President, Assistant Sec'y & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronnie Reade
President, Sec'y & Trustee
President & Secretary → President, Sec'y & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabbie Reade
V President, Assistant Sec'y & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Justin Reade Chitaphana
V President, Assistant Sec'y & Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Walter Reade Foundation Inc
How much does The Walter Reade Foundation Inc give each year?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc gave $61K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 24 grants.
What is The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,681, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Walter Reade Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Walter Reade Foundation Inc give grants?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Walter Reade Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($5,700), Food Education Fund ($5,500) and City Harvest ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Walter Reade Foundation Inc?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc reported $800K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Walter Reade Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Walter Reade Foundation Inc?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Walter Reade Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 21-6014506. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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