Private foundation · EIN 26-1247721
Reed Family Foundation Inc
Lake Geneva, WI
Reed Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Geneva, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $3.68M in grants and contributions paid across 239 grants, with $61.9M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to John G Shedd Aquarium, The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts and Columbia Land Conservancy.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $1,250,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Eugene, OR | General | $325,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Chatham, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Eugene Ballet Company | Eugene, OR | General | $150,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | General | $102,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | General | $100,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | General | $100,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Eugene, OR | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of Hendricks Park | Eugene, OR | General | $75,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Chatham, NY | General | $70,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $65,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $50,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Eugene, OR | General | $46,870 |
| Human Resource Development Council (hrdc) | Bozeman, MT | General | $35,000 |
| Human Resource Development Council (hrdc) | Bozeman, MT | General | $32,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General | $27,500 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | General | $26,000 |
| Berkshire School | Sheffield, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Equine Spirit Sanctuary | Ranchos De Taos, NM | General | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Trees | Eugene, OR | General | $20,000 |
The 25 largest of 239 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Illinois$1.49M · 27 grants
- Oregon$777K · 35 grants
- New York$532K · 37 grants
- Montana$270K · 24 grants
- New Jersey$151K · 21 grants
- Connecticut$104K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$78K · 13 grants
- New Mexico$64.9K · 30 grants
- Massachusetts$50.6K · 4 grants
- Virginia$37.5K · 6 grants
- California$29.6K · 10 grants
- Wisconsin$18K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Reed Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Reed Family Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Reed Family Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $3,684,000 in grants and contributions paid (239 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Reed Family Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to John G Shedd Aquarium (IL), $1.25M, The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts (OR), $325K, Columbia Land Conservancy (NY), $150K, Eugene Ballet Company (OR), $150K and St Lawrence University (NY), $102K.