The Reeder Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3542100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$63.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $350,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Finance | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| Merit America | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Year Up | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Duet Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Friends of Pioneer Charter School of Science | Everett, MA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern Ma | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Fishtank Learning Inc | Brighton, MA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| More Than Words | Waltham, MA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Uncornered | Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,020,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $4,420,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,010,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349102312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3542100
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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