Richard Reed Foundation Grant

Richard Reed Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Richard R Reed Foundation
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Richard Reed Foundation Grant supports small, innovative non-profit organizations in Colorado and Northern California that aim to improve community welfare through initiatives in mental health, child development, environmental impact, and animal welfare. The foundation focuses on organizations with a proven track record, clear goals, and sustainable funding. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000, and the foundation encourages creativity and collaboration to foster significant community change.

Overview

About our Foundation We believe in community. When communities come together to take care of each other and the planet, when they work as a team to tackle issues like poverty, climate change, or mental illness, when communities are strong- profound change can happen. Our founder’s vision was a world where: we lift others up in hard times, we help vulnerable populations- not just humans, but animals too, and we work hard to create a more sustainable future for our children and beyond. We believe in the ripple effect: you can make a big difference by starting small. That’s why our foundation seeks out smaller, forward-thinking organizations that are looking to create better communities through outreach in areas of mental health, child health and development, community welfare, animal welfare and environmental impact. We seek out problem-solvers, innovators, educators, dreamers and do-ers. We hope that by helping these small organizations carry out their visions and achieve their goals, our impact will be exponential. Grant Information The Richard Reed Foundation seeks out smaller, forward-thinking, non-profit organizations that are looking to create better communities through outreach and programs in areas of mental health, child health and development, community welfare, animal welfare, and community environmental impact.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The foundation’s geographical focus is Colorado and Northern California.What we’re looking in a potential grantee:Alignment with the foundation’s mission and interestsProven track record of success with programmingClearly presented goals, objectives and strategiesDemonstrated financial needSustainable and diversified funding streamsEffective and qualified leadershipOngoing organization & program evaluationCommunity support through donations, volunteer engagement and partnershipsUtilization of best practices and principles across all levels of the organizationOrganizational transparencyExample Programs We Have FundedMental healthFamily support services for those facing critical illnessHomeless self-sufficiencyAnimal rescue/shelters and sanctuariesAdaptive sport organizationsProgramming for at-risk youthEnvironmental & sustainability education and programmingTypical grants range between $5,000 and $10,000. We accept grant requests for both specific programs/projects and general operating expenses within our funding areas. We do provide matching grants. Only one application per organization is accepted per calendar year. If your organization is facing an unusual hardship, we might consider an additional grant on a case by case basis.

Ineligibility

We do not accept letters of inquiry outside of Colorado and Northern California.We Do Not Typically Fund the Following:Start-up organizationsPrograms/organizations outside of Colorado and Northern CaliforniaInternationally focused programsReligious organizationsEndowments, debt reduction, or loansGrants or money to individualsOrganizations with annual revenue in excess of $5 millionOrganizations that discriminate in any wayPolitical causes, candidates or campaignsFilm and production non-profitsCharter schools, private schools, childcare programs and other similar organizationsMedical research and hospitals