Will J Reid Foundation
The Will J Reid Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Long Beach, California. Established in 1955 and tax-exempt since February 1957, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
62
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education, human services, and community foundations, as well as to a marine research institute. Specific funding interests include:
- Education programs and scholarships
- Youth programs and services
- Community development
- Environmental and marine research
- Social and cultural centers
- Arts and cultural organizations
The foundation supports initiatives such as the Will J. Reid HS Program - Bridge to Success and the Virginia Reid Moore Summer Scholarship.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with additional giving in Iowa and Texas. Notable concentrations include Long Beach, Redlands, and Ojai, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,009,275
- Total Revenue: $287,027
- Total Expenses: $939,604
- Total Liabilities: −$14
As of 2022:
- Total Assets: $11,653,573–$11,662,048
- Total Giving: $1,002,000–$1,100,000
Historical Trend: The foundation maintains substantial assets with annual giving typically ranging from $556,000 to $1.1 million in recent years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,653,573 | $11,009,275 | $11,662,048 |
| Revenue | $1,728,057 | $287,027 | $204,223 |
| Expenses | $1,083,809 | $939,604 | $1,017,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,074,991 | $938,509 | $946,896 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,726,027 | $285,694 | $223,787 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,013,828 | $931,872 | $944,704 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E M WESTBROOK | President | 20 | — |
| C J MOORE | Vice President | 4 | — |
| C G BURGESS | Vice President | 4 | — |
| W J HANCOCK | Chairman | 4 | — |
| W R MOORE | Vice President | 4 | — |
| H M WESTBROOK | Secretary | 4 | — |
| S R WESTBROOK | Trustee | 4 | — |
| T H SNYDER | Trustee | 4 | — |
| S D WESTBROOK | Treasurer | 4 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2801 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803-2521
Phone: 562-243-9017
EIN: 95-6041915
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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