Willow Redistribution Foundation
Willow Redistribution Foundation is a private foundation based in Covina, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on racial, economic, environmental, reproductive, and social justice.
Willow Redistribution Foundation at a glance
In short: Willow Redistribution Foundation gave $3.0M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,950,000
- +289.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,357
- +261.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Willow Redistribution Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 N Barranca Ave 3947, Covina, CA 91723
Phone: (626) 678-0393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willow Redistribution Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Right to the City Alliance Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 222 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to California, 7% to Massachusetts, 2% to Hawaii, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willow Redistribution Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $216K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 $757K (2024) to $8.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Right to the City Alliance Inc Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,000,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc Waltham, MA | Third Wave Fund | $80,000 |
| Groundswell Action Fund San Francisco, CA | General | $80,000 |
| Peace Development Fund Amherst, MA | Financial Futures Fund | $75,000 |
| Hawaii People's Fund Honolulu, HI | General | $50,000 |
| About Face Veterans Against the War Arvada, CO | Right to Refuse Campaign | $50,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | Bottom up Liberation | $45,000 |
| Amazon Watch Oakland, CA | General | $45,000 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | Catalyst Project | $45,000 |
| Honor the Earth Lame Deer, MT | Palestinian Youth Movement | $40,000 |
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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 | — | $2,910,187 | $2,990,389 | $2,950,000 | 28 | $2,971,734 | $1,233,797 | — |
| 2024 | $202 | $762,557 | $800,702 | $757,334 | 26 | $800,702 | $216,110 | — |
| 2023 | $38,347 | $2,213,103 | $2,319,899 | $2,248,000 | 44 | $2,315,899 | $5,618 | $3,810 |
| 2022 | $145,143 | $3,009,343 | $3,917,851 | $3,823,000 | 62 | $3,833,723 | $1,075,381 | $26,800 |
| 2021 | $1,053,667 | $9,656,796 | $8,604,906 | $8,566,334 | 62 | $8,585,478 | $4,487,724 | — |
| 2020 | $1,777 | $2,032,633 | $2,417,965 | $2,403,000 | 76 | — | $25,151 | $36,986 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with a range of stated missions. Right to the City Alliance describes itself as a national alliance building a movement for racial justice, urban justice, human rights, and democracy. Groundswell Action Fund says it strengthens movements for reproductive and social justice by resourcing grassroots organizing and base building. Amazon Watch says it works to protect the Amazon rainforest and advance Indigenous peoples’ rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $2,950,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $35,000.
The largest reported grant was $2,000,000 to Right to the City Alliance for general support. Other notable grants included $80,000 to Proteus Fund for the Third Wave Fund and $80,000 to Groundswell Action Fund for general support; $75,000 to Peace Development Fund for the Financial Futures Fund; and $50,000 to About Face Veterans Against the War for the Right to Refuse Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rachel Gelman is listed as chair on the 2025 filing.
Willow Redistribution Foundation is led by Rachel Gelman, Chair on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Gelman
Chair
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 Willow Redistribution Foundation
How much does Willow Redistribution Foundation give each year?
Willow Redistribution Foundation gave $3.0M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $757K across 26 grants.
What is Willow Redistribution Foundation's typical grant size?
Willow Redistribution Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $105,357, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willow Redistribution Foundation that year got $216K on average.
Where does Willow Redistribution Foundation give grants?
Willow Redistribution Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (8 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Waltham, MA (2 grants).
Does Willow Redistribution Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Willow Redistribution Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willow Redistribution Foundation's largest grantees?
Willow Redistribution Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Right to the City Alliance Inc ($2,000,000), Proteus Fund Inc ($105,000 across 2 grants) and Groundswell Action Fund ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Willow Redistribution Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with a range of stated missions. Right to the City Alliance describes itself as a national alliance building a movement for racial justice, urban justice, human rights, and democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willow Redistribution Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willow Redistribution Foundation's EIN?
Willow Redistribution Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2811578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Willow Redistribution 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Willow Redistribution Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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