Riedman Foundation
Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,764,690 (2023)
- Success Rate: Not publicly available
- Decision Time: Not publicly available
- Grant Range: $2,000 - $400,000
- Geographic Focus: Rochester, NY region
Contact Details
No public website or contact information available for grant inquiries.
Overview
The Riedman Foundation is a private foundation established in December 1979 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. With total assets of approximately $40.8 million as of 2023, the foundation distributes approximately $1.7 million annually in grants. The foundation was created through the Estate of John Riedman and focuses its philanthropic efforts primarily on the Rochester, New York region. The foundation's mission encompasses supporting Rochester Regional Health initiatives and operating a fish hatchery for public educational purposes and the preservation and restoration of trout. The foundation operates as a private family foundation with no public application process.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
The foundation makes discretionary grants at the trustees' discretion with no formal grant programs or public application process. Recent grants have ranged from $2,000 to $400,000.
Priority Areas
- Healthcare (particularly Rochester Regional Health)
- Youth development and recreation (YMCA)
- Education and museums
- Human services for individuals with disabilities
- Environmental conservation (fish hatchery operations)
What They Don't Fund
No explicit exclusions documented, but giving appears limited to established organizations in the Rochester, NY area.
Governance and Leadership
The foundation is governed by four trustees:
- Katherine Griswold
- Susan R Holliday
- David J Riedman
- James Riedman
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This funder does not have a public application process. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees to organizations they have identified or with which they have established relationships.
Application Success Factors
Given the private nature of this foundation with no public application process, organizations seeking support would need to:
- Be located in or serving the Rochester, NY region
- Align with the foundation's established giving areas
- Have an established track record and reputation in the community
- Focus on healthcare, youth services, education, or disability services
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- The Riedman Foundation is a private family foundation with no public application process
- All grants are made at trustee discretion to pre-selected organizations
- Focus is heavily concentrated on Rochester, NY area organizations
- Major recipients include established institutions like YMCA, Strong National Museum of Play, and Heritage Christian Services
- Average annual giving is approximately $1.7 million across about 26 grants
- Without a public application process, unsolicited proposals are unlikely to be considered
References
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Riedman Foundation profile (accessed December 31, 2025)
- CauseIQ - Riedman Foundation organizational data and grant recipients (accessed December 31, 2025)
- IRS Form 990-PF filings for tax years 2022-2023