Reader's Digest Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6120380 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$200
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55 and $1,055.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $2,066,100 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General operating support | $100,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Oxnard, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Schoolhouse Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Off Assignment Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Children's Aid Society - Wagon Road Camp | Chappaqua, NY | General operating support | $1,055 |
| Business Council for Peace Inc (Bpeace) | Winston Salem, NC | General operating support | $1,025 |
| Mequon-Thiensville School District | West Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts Rescue | Bellingham, WA | General operating support | $970 |
| PTA Wisconsin Congress | Shullsburg, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $450 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General operating support | $280 |
| Ossining Food Pantry | Ossining, NY | General operating support | $200 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operating support | $200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating support | $150 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | General operating support | $150 |
| Chosen 300 Ministries Inc | Ardmore, PA | General operating support | $100 |
| Equidon Inc | Larel Bloomery, TN | General operating support | $100 |
| Lakeland University Inc | Plymouth, WI | General operating support | $55 |
| Big East Akita Rescue | Toms River, NJ | General operating support | $50 |
| Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue | Olive Branch, MS | General operating support | $50 |
| Jonathan Montessori House of Children Inc | Chaska, MN | General operating support | $35 |
| Food Bank of Hudson Valley | Cornwallonhudson, NY | General operating support | $25 |
| Mid Hudson Animal Aid Inc | Beacon, NY | General operating support | $25 |
| Youth Apostles Institute | Mclean, VA | General operating support | $25 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $66,627 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,186,545 | 27 |
| 2023 | $355,838 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501329349103975
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6120380
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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