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Readers Digest Foundation
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Readers Digest Foundation
Closed

White Plains, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6120380
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Readers Digest Foundation
Closed

White Plains, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6120380
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Readers Digest Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on the publishing and foundations sectors. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $2.2 million across 51 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.

Total Funding Given

$2.2M

2024
Grantees funded
51
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
P
Paul L Gillow Term Ended 12624
Board Member
L
Leigh Truett
Board Member
M
Maria Morganti
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Readers Digest Foundation?
Yes. Readers Digest Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Readers Digest Foundation give?
Readers Digest Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Readers Digest Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Readers Digest Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Readers Digest Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Readers Digest Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Readers Digest Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Readers Digest Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED THROUGH READING, ParentChild+, and NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Readers Digest Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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