Red String Foundation
Historical FunderSeal Beach, California · EIN 84-4020796 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,585 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RED STRING FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2415 2929 WESTMINSTER AVE, SEAL BEACH CA 90740 |
| Phone | 5623309465 |
| ADMIN@MYREDSTRING.ORG | |
| Form and materials | INITIAL IS SUBMITTED ON-LINE, WWW.MYREDSTRING.ORG/GRANTSEEKER-REQUEST-INQUIRY, INCLUDES NAME & ADDRESS, EIN, EST GRANT AMOUNT, AND PROJECT IDEA. |
| Deadlines | NONE. FOUNDATION ACCEPTS GRANT INQUIRIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS BETWEEN $100-$10,000, MUST ALIGN WITH AT LEAST ONE OF FOUNDATION'S FOCUS PROGRAMS, BE A RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) COMMUNITY CHARITY, GRANT CANNOT BE USED FOR LOBBYING, CONFERENCE FEES, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, OR INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Trade Education Programs Dba Exp | Long Beach, CA | To help people in need | $10,000 |
| City Surf Project | San Francisco, CA | To help people in need. | $6,000 |
| Jubilee Reach | Bellevue, WA | To help people in need. | $6,000 |
| Heart of Ida | Long Beach, CA | To help people in need. | $5,500 |
| YMCA San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | To help people in need | $5,000 |
| Mission Science Workshop | San Francisco, CA | To help people in need | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Montica | Santa Montica, CA | To help people in need. | $4,308 |
| Kidworks Community Development Corporation | Santa Ana, CA | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Sunset Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Sound Generations | Seattle, WA | To help people in need. | $3,585 |
| Jazz Angels | Signal Hill, CA | To help people in need. | $3,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | Seattle, WA | To help people in need | $2,700 |
| Orange County Buddist Church | Anaheim, CA | To help people in need. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,093 | 14 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $49,600 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4020796
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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