The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado
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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-3818599

Richard Reed Foundation

A private foundation in Castle Rock, CO. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 71 grants and $604,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Attention Grant Inquiries
All Inquiries Should Be Submitted, By E-Mail
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 316-4630
[email protected]
Form and materials
We are seeking 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. The foundation's geographical focus is the mountain west region of the united states, especially communities in colorado, california and arizona. All applicants must be a registered 501 (c)(3) organization in the united states. We do not award grants or funding to individuals or private companies. If your organization fits the criteria listed above, and would like to apply for a grant, please submit a letter of inquiry to [email protected]. For more information see https://richardreedfoundation.org/grant-inquiries/
Deadlines
Inquiries are accepted on a continual basis.
Restrictions
Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in the mountain region of the united states, especially colorado, california and arizona.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $604,500

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $10,544,616

  • Tax year 2024

    $606,235

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $10,147,804

  • Tax year 2023

    $594,900

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $8,744,680

  • Tax year 2022

    $526,441

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $6,750,743

  • Tax year 2021

    $535,378

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $10,015,791

  • Tax year 2020

    $576,738

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $8,791,303

  • Tax year 2019

    $253,502

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $5,842,795

Grants paid in 2025

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Breckenridge Outdoor Education CenterBreckenridge, CO

    Tee it up event grant and outdoor recreation for people with special needs and disabilities

    $25,000
  2. Housed Working and HealthyDenver, CO

    Training and workforce development for people experiencing homelessness and bonus grant

    $20,000
  3. Robin's Nest FoundationCastle Rock, CO

    Equine therapy program expenses

    $20,000
  4. Breckenridge Creative ArtsBreckenridge, CO

    Plastic recycling/upcycling program

    $15,000
  5. Elk Scholarship FundDenver, CO

    Scholarship for elk participants

    $15,000
  6. Good Life RefugeLongmont, CO

    Farm animal sanctuary operational expenses

    $15,000
  7. Las Animas Dog Rescue Association Ac (ladra)Buenos Aires, Mexico

    Help with veterinary and facility expenses for dog rescue

    $15,000
  8. Smart BelliesBreckenridge, CO

    Feeding low income children and matching grant for food bank

    $15,000
  9. Gunnison Country Food PantryGunnison, CO

    Food pantry for rural colorado county and bonus grant

    $12,000
  10. 4 Paws 4 LifeSedalia, CO

    Spay and neuter program for rescued animals

    $10,000
  11. Achieve TahoeTruckee, CA

    Adaptive sports programming

    $10,000
  12. Blue River Watershed GroupSilverthorne, CO

    General funding to expand volunteer and educational programs

    $10,000
  13. Boys and Girls Club of the RedwoodsEureka, CA

    Operational costs for youth programming

    $10,000
  14. Broken Shovels Farm and Sanctuary SchoolHenderson, CO

    Veterinary expenses for farm animal sanctuary

    $10,000
  15. Challenge AspenSnowmass VLG, CO

    Scholarship funding for adaptive sports programming

    $10,000
  16. Dogwood Animal Rescue ProjectSanta Rosa, CA

    Rescue, veterinary and adoption expenses for animals

    $10,000
  17. Drylands Agroecology ResearchLongmont, CO

    Regenerative farming planning, design and implementation

    $10,000
  18. Education Foundation of the SummitBreckenridge, CO

    Outdoor education training for public school educators

    $10,000
  19. ElkDenver, CO

    Support for environmental education programming in urban communities

    $10,000
  20. Groundwork DenverDenver, CO

    General operation cost for environmental programs for community and youth

    $10,000
  21. Halleck Creek RanchNicasio, CA

    Equine therapy program expenses

    $10,000
  22. Haven of HopeDenver, CO

    General operating funds for programs that support the homeless

    $10,000
  23. High Country Conservation CenterFrisco, CO

    Sustainability and environmental education programming-

    $10,000
  24. Home Fur GoodPhoenix, AZ

    Medical treatment expenses for shelter animals

    $10,000
  25. Humane Society of the South Platte ValleyLittleton, CO

    Veterinary and shelter expenses

    $10,000
  26. Napa Wildlife RescueNapa, CA

    Funding for partial salary for hawkline/volunteer coordinator

    $10,000
  27. RevelDenver, CO

    General operating costs for programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    $10,000
  28. Rise Against SuicideLafayette, CO

    Emergency counseling for suicide prevention and intervention

    $10,000
  29. Roundup River RanchGypsum, CO

    Behavioral wellness and mental health camp pilot program

    $10,000
  30. Sierra Community HouseIncline Village, NV

    Hunger relief program

    $10,000
  31. Sun Valley Youth CenterDenver, CO

    Fund youth and community literacy, afterschool programs

    $10,000
  32. Tahoe Ability ProgramTruckee, CA

    Program expenses for adults with developmental disabilities

    $10,000
  33. Treeline PassEnglewood, CO

    Day program expenses for adults with developmental disabilities

    $10,000
  34. Truckee RoundhouseTruckee, CA

    Support for community makerspace and creative arts educational programs

    $10,000
  35. United Presbyterian Church Blessings Food PantryNorth Bend, ME

    Food pantry

    $10,000
  36. ZenerosityMartinez, CA

    Shed for equine therapy and bonus end of year grant

    $10,000
  37. Covered ColoradoAurora, CO

    Program expenses to assist sex trafficking survivors

    $7,500
  38. Miracle League North BayPetaluma, CA

    Signage for baseball fields

    $7,500
  39. The Consumption Literacy ProjectDenver, CO

    Matching grant to purchase truck for operations

    $7,500
  40. Animal Rescue of the RockiesAurora, CO

    Foster care and veterinary expenses

    $5,000
  41. Black Ops RescueNorthglenn, CO

    Foster care and veterinary expenses

    $5,000
  42. Borp (bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program)Berkeley, CA

    Adaptive cycling program costs

    $5,000
  43. Buddy's HouseLoveland, CO

    Animal sanctuary expenses

    $5,000
  44. CantareOakland, CA

    General operating funds for youth music education programs/choir

    $5,000
  45. Catamount InstituteColorado SPGS, CO

    General operating expenses for environmental programs for youth

    $5,000
  46. Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning CenterLongmont, CO

    Education about solar array planting/agricultural uses

    $5,000
  47. Diablo BalletWalnut Creek, CA

    Funding for peek dance program/outreach

    $5,000
  48. Douglas Land ConservancyCastle Rock, CO

    Environmental education programs

    $5,000
  49. Eat Sports FoundationMarinez, CA

    Youth mentoring/sports mentoring program expenses

    $5,000
  50. Fundamental NeedsCortez, CO

    Funding residential water systems to off grid homes on reservations

    $5,000
  51. Greater Denver Cares MentoringDenver, CO

    Mentoring program expenses

    $5,000
  52. Harley's HopeColorado SPGS, CO

    Vet care and emergency boarding for pets whose owners cannot afford care

    $5,000
  53. Hearts and HorsesLoveland, CO

    Equine therapy program expenses

    $5,000
  54. Joy as ResistanceDenver, CO

    LGBTQ youth mentoring program expenses

    $5,000
  55. Kim's Nurturing Nest Animal SanctuaryDanville, CA

    Animal sanctuary expenses

    $5,000
  56. Make It HomeSan Rafael, CA

    Operational costs for furniture repurposing for low income/homeless populations

    $5,000
  57. Outreach Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO

    Homeless outreach program expenses

    $5,000
  58. Project Sol FlowerWheat Ridge, CO

    Funding for dreams for young adults with terminal illnesses

    $5,000
  59. Roaring Fork Schools FoundationCarbondale, CO

    Middle and high school college prep mentoring program

    $5,000
  60. Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's RoostBennett, CO

    Operating costs for rooster sanctuary

    $5,000
  61. Snouts of SedonaHereford, AZ

    Pig rescue general operation expenses

    $5,000
  62. Son Care Foundation DBA New Life K9SSan Luis Obispo, CA

    Service dog training program for incarcerated individuals

    $5,000
  63. Sonoma Ecology CenterEldridge, CA

    Funding for bilingual, accessible outdoor wellness experiences

    $5,000
  64. Steamboat Adaptive Recreation Sports (stars)Steamboat Springs, CO

    Adaptive sports program expenses

    $5,000
  65. Stephen J Wampler FoundationCoronado, CA

    Funding for summer camp expenses for kids with special needs

    $5,000
  66. Sweetbeau HorsesWoodside, CA

    Rescue and rehab, and care for american mustangs

    $5,000
  67. Tahoe Nordic Search and RescueTahoe City, CA

    Search and rescue operations and winter safety educational programming in tahoe

    $5,000
  68. The Gabriel FoundationElizabeth, CO

    Care for flock needs at bird sanctuary

    $5,000
  69. West End Family Link CenterNucla, CO

    General operating and additional food costs for food pantry

    $5,000
  70. Wheat Ridge High School STEM BoosterWheat Ridge, CO

    Funding for alternative energy high school STEM program

    $5,000
  71. Young People's Symphony OrchestraBerkeley, CA

    Community outreach and scholarships for youth orchestra

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $92,00022% of the total
  2. Animals11 grants $70,00016% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation5 grants $57,50013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture3 grants $30,0007% of the total
  5. Environment4 grants $30,0007% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture3 grants $30,0007% of the total
  7. 7 other causes13 grants $117,50028% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado45 grants $407,000
  2. California21 grants $147,500
  3. Arizona2 grants $15,000
  4. Maine1 grant $10,000
  5. Nevada1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tamara ValdezPRESIDENT Hours 25Pay $0
  • Susie G Ketter ReedDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ana ValdezVICE PRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $15,000

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