Will J Reid Foundation
The Will J Reid Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 62 grants totaling $1,002,000, including support for education, youth programs, and community organizations.
Will J Reid Foundation at a glance
In short: Will J Reid Foundation gave $1.0M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,002,000
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,161
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $11,653,573
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (19 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Will J Reid Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 243-9017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Will J Reid Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moore Institute for PPR ($105K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
371 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 353 grants of 371 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 8% to recipients in Hawaii. Other listed recipient-state shares were 3% for DC, 2% for Texas, and 2% for North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Will J Reid Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 56 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $871K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Institute for PPR Long Beach, CA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Human KN Burbank, CA | Hoopoe Share & Human Journey Website | $70,000 |
| University of Redlands Redlands, CA | Various Programs | $55,000 |
| Interval House Seal Beach, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Blast Long Beach, CA | Will j. Reid hs program - bridge to success | $50,000 |
| Camp Fire Angeles Long Beach, CA | Youth Programs | $40,000 |
| Camp Fire Angeles Long Beach, CA | General Support/Wrap Program | $40,000 |
| Long Beach Organic Inc Long Beach, CA | General Operations | $35,500 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy Kamuela, HI | 31 K It Upgrade Project, 4K Annual Fund | $35,000 |
| Moore Insititue for PPR Long Beach, CA | Endowment | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,653,573 | $1,728,057 | $1,083,809 | $1,002,000 | 62 | $1,074,991 | $1,726,027 | $1,013,828 |
| 2023 | $11,009,275 | $287,027 | $939,604 | $924,021 | 61 | $938,509 | $285,694 | $931,872 |
| 2022 | $11,662,048 | $204,223 | $1,017,470 | $945,600 | 61 | $946,896 | $223,787 | $944,704 |
| 2021 | $12,475,097 | $1,711,933 | $936,303 | $871,322 | 66 | $872,540 | $1,711,248 | $990,066 |
| 2020 | $11,699,710 | $169,644 | $1,113,830 | $1,080,301 | 121 | — | $216,320 | $851,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Will J Reid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating and program support, youth programs, a high school “Bridge to Success” program, and projects at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Long Beach BLAST says it works to improve academic and personal success for at-promise youth through mentoring and learning. Camp Fire Angeles says it helps young people find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. Interval House says its mission is to ensure safety and stability for people who are battered, abused, homeless, or at risk, and to help prevent violence. The University of Redlands says it welcomes, educates, and empowers a diverse community of learners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $1,002,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 to Moore Institute for PPR for general operations; $70,000 to Institute for the Study of Human KN for the Hoopoe Share and Human Journey website; $55,000 to the University of Redlands for various programs; and $50,000 each to Interval House for general support and Long Beach BLAST for its Will J. Reid HS Program – Bridge to Success. Camp Fire Angeles received two grants of $40,000 each, for youth programs and general support/WRAP program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E M Westbrook as President; C J Moore, C G Burgess, and W R Moore as Vice Presidents; W J Hancock as Chairman; H M Westbrook as Secretary; S R Westbrook and T H Snyder as Trustees; and S D Westbrook as Treasurer.
Will J Reid Foundation is led by E. M. Westbrook, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. M. Westbrook
President
President & Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. J. Hancock
Chairman
Chairman of the Board & Trustee → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. D. Westbrook
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. H. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. G. Burgess
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. J. Moore
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. M. Westbrook
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. R. Moore
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Will J Reid Foundation
How much does Will J Reid Foundation give each year?
Will J Reid Foundation gave $1.0M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $924K across 61 grants.
What is Will J Reid Foundation's typical grant size?
Will J Reid Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $16,161, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Will J Reid Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Will J Reid Foundation give grants?
Will J Reid Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redlands, CA (13 grants), Long Beach, CA (10 grants), Oakland, CA (4 grants) and Berkeley, CA (4 grants).
Does Will J Reid Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Will J Reid Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants).
Who are Will J Reid Foundation's largest grantees?
Will J Reid Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Moore Institute for PPR ($105,000 across 2 grants), Camp Fire Angeles ($80,000 across 2 grants) and Institute for the Study of Human KN ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Will J Reid Foundation?
Will J Reid Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Will J Reid Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating and program support, youth programs, a high school “Bridge to Success” program, and projects at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Will J Reid Foundation?
The foundation 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 Will J Reid Foundation's EIN?
Will J Reid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6041915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Will J Reid 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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