The Walter Reade Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 21-6014506 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RONNIE READE |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 EAST 38TH STREET APT 6A, NEW YORK NY 10016 |
| Phone | 9172099025 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIREMENTS ARE IMPOSED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
63% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Religious institution | $5,700 |
| Food Education Fund | New York, NY | Culinary arts, hospitality and entrepreneurship, student preparation | $5,500 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Food rescue and distribution, education and innovative solutions | $5,000 |
| Gifford's Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | San Francisco, CA | Prevention of gun violence and gun law reform | $5,000 |
| Jfla Jewish Free Loan Associates | Los Angeles, CA | Interest free loans on non-sectarian basis to persons who may not otherwise qualify for loans | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Equipment, training and outreach for los angeles fire department | $5,000 |
| Ardea Arts | New York, NY | Creating and performing new opera and musical theatre | $2,500 |
| Brentwood School | Los Angeles, CA | Provides funds for additional school activities | $2,500 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem | New York, NY | Education, sport and artistic discipline to empower young women through skating | $2,000 |
| Concordia Chamber Players | New Hope, PA | Orchestral music | $1,500 |
| The Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Art museum | $1,200 |
| 805Undocufund | Lompoc, CA | Financial relief to undocumented residents, advocacy for long term systems change | $1,000 |
| Another Round Another Rally | Phoenix, AZ | Financial resource for hospitality industry | $1,000 |
| Anti-Recidivision Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Support and advocacy for formerly incarerated persons | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | Cure and care of crohn's disease and colitis | $1,000 |
| The Duxbury Rural and Historical Society | Duxbury, MA | Stewardship of historical buildings, museum objects, archives and lands | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | Military personnel, veterans, emergency responders, families | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Housing development, construction, management | $1,000 |
| Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Break cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness | $1,000 |
| Urban Assoc of Forestry & Fire Prof Aka Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program | Azusa, CA | Increase wildfire personnel from non-traditional and underrepresented communities | $1,000 |
| The Sandy Hook Foundation | Highlands, NJ | Support of wellness, cultural, educational, environmental and conservation projects | $1,000 |
| Ulman Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Support for young adults and their loved ones impacted by cancer | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Garden | Brooklyn, NY | Urban botanical garden | $800 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Art museum | $700 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Museum & museum activities | $600 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | Collect, conserve and elevate the achievements of women artists | $600 |
| Amber Waves | Amagansett, NY | Organic farming uniting food and community | $500 |
| Everwalk | Woodland Hills, CA | Public health, hiking and walking | $500 |
| Foodbank of the Rockies | Aurora, CA | Food assistance to people facing hunger | $500 |
| Monmouth Conservation Foundation | Lincroft, NJ | Acquire and preserve open space and farmland and conserve natural habitats | $500 |
| Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center | San Clemente, CA | Preservation of history of surfing | $500 |
| Uja Federation New York | New York, NY | Cross category fund raising | $500 |
| Zakare Foundation | Glendale, CA | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Expanded Schools Inc | New York, NY | Ensuring all people in NYC have access to enrighing educational programs | $300 |
| Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Beverly Hills, CA | Understanding and preservation of cinema | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,500 | 36 |
| 2024 | $39,600 | 24 |
| 2023 | $33,110 | 14 |
| 2021 | $28,090 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349101702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 21-6014506
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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