REDF
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REDF is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $6M in total grants paid to 52 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
REDF IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (ESES): BUSINESSES THAT SEEK NOT ONLY FINANCIAL RESULTS, BUT ALSO TO CREATE JOBS, STABILITY, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE OVERCOMING THE TOUGHEST BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.REDF'S SUPPORT FOR ESES IS LARGELY IN THREE FORMS: (I) CAPITAL (INCLUDING GRANTS, LOANS, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS); (II) CAPACITY BUILDING (TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN KEY CAPABILITIES SUCH AS BUSINESS MODELING, PROGRAM DESIGN, OPERATIONS, TALENT, AND FUNDRAISING); AND (III) COMMUNITY PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT.BY ADVANCING BUSINESSES THAT HIRE THOSE WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT HURDLES FOR EMPLOYMENT, REDF UTILIZES AN EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTION THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME TOUGH BARRIERS AND RETURN TO WORK, INCREASING HOUSING STABILITY AND REDUCING UTILIZATION OF GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AS THEY BUILD ECONOMIC POWER.
Cause Areas
2
Homeless shelters
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC
NEW YORK, NY
$2.8M
6%
CHRYSALIS CENTER
Los Angeles, CA
$2.1M
5%

GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY INC
San Jose, CA
$1.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 216 grantees
- 60 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to REDF?
No. REDF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does REDF give?
REDF primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and New York. 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 REDF’s grants?
The largest share of grants from REDF fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does REDF make each year?
In 2024, REDF awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did REDF fund recently?
In 2024, REDF awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC, CHRYSALIS CENTER, and GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to REDF?
REDF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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