Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for The Arts
Invitation OnlySimi Valley, California · EIN 46-1233576 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Christian School | Westlake Village, CA | Grants for the Arts | $93,000 |
| Claremont Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $25,000 |
| American Museum of Ceramic Art | Pomana, CA | Grant for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Vita Art Center | Ventura, CA | Grants for the Arts | $18,500 |
| Western La County Council Scouting | Van Nuys, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,125 |
| Angels Gate Culture Center | San Pedro, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Museum of Neon Art | Glendale, CA | Grant for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Visual Arts Design Academy | Santa Barbbara, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill | Kerrville, TX | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center | Simi Valley, CA | Grants for the Arts | $15,000 |
| ReDiscover Center | Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $12,000 |
| Idyllwild Art Alliance | Idyllwild, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Inner City Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Monrovia Fine Arts Assn | Monrovia, CA | Grant for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Theatre of Hearts | Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Corona Art Association | Corona, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Experimentally Structured Museum of | Lawndale, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art SD | San Diego, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| McGroarty Arts Center | Tujunga, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Desert Art Center | Palm Springs, CA | Grants for the Arts | $5,000 |
| San Maloof Foundation | Alta Loma, CA | Grants for the Arts | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Grants for the Arts | $3,000 |
| Hart High School | Newhall, CA | Grants for the Arts | $2,500 |
| The Gregor Gevorgyan Foundation | Glendale, CA | Grants for the Arts | $1,000 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($280,810). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,935 | 48 |
| 2024 | $525,900 | 38 |
| 2023 | $421,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $430,521 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612159349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1233576
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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