Reed Foundation
Invitation OnlyGilbertsville, Kentucky · EIN 61-1189284 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$304K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Operating budget | $100,000 |
| Lifeline Recovery Center | Paducah, KY | Substance abuse recovery | $100,000 |
| Marshall County Board of Education-Mchs Scholarships | Benton, KY | Scholarships | $21,250 |
| Hope Clinic | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Justice & Mercy International | Nashville, TN | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Marshall County Need Line | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| The Family Foundation | Lexington, KY | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Educational Television | Lexington, KY | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Technology Student Association | Frankfort, KY | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Lions Club Telethon | Paducah, KY | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Rescue Squad | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $4,000 |
| Gilbertsville Fire Protection Dist | Gilbertsville, KY | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Youth Services Fund of Marshall County Rotary Club | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Birmingham, AL | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross of Lakeland Area | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Children Hospital of Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Sheriffs' Boys & Girls Ranch Trust | Gilbertsville, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Livingston County High School | Smithland, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center | Paducah, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| Marshall County High School | Benton, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
| River City Missions Inc | Paducah, KY | Operating budget | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,250 | 22 |
| 2024 | $382,750 | 23 |
| 2023 | $294,707 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600979349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1189284
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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