Private foundation · EIN 47-2094490 · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Public & societal benefit

Redirect

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $156K total, median $3,000. 9% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$156K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MI
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Volunteer Center of Cedar ValleyWaterloo, IAUnrestricted, general operating$16K
Forest Releaf of MissouriSt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$10K
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$10K
Missouri Gateway Green Building CouSt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$10K
PerennialSt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$10K
Rustic Roots SanctuarySt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$10K
Urban Harvest StlSt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$10K
Wheelchair Ramp AccessibilityEly, IAUnrestricted, general operating$10K
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COUnrestricted, general operating$5,000
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin CountiesGolden, COUnrestricted, general operating$5,000
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COUnrestricted, general operating$5,000
Eastern Iowa Health CenterCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$5,000
Jewish Family Service CenterAnn Arbor, MIUnrestricted, general operating$5,000
Boulder Jewish Community CenterBoulder, COUnrestricted, general operating$3,000
Day By Day Warming ShelterOsh Kosh, WIUnrestricted, general operating$3,000
Neighborhood Housing ServicesKansas City, MOUnrestricted, general operating$3,000
Prairie Ridge FoundationColumbus, WIUnrestricted, general operating$3,000
Racine Zoological SocietyRacine, WIUnrestricted, general operating$3,000
City Green MarketChicago, ILUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
Earthday 365St Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
PrairiewoodsHiawatha, IAUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
Stl Youth JobsSt Louis, MOUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
Tanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
Cedar Rapids LibraryCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$2,500
CASA of the ContinentalDenver, COUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAnn Arbor, MIUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
History Colorado PhilantropyDenver, COUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Inside Out Youth ServiceColorado Springs, COUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Mile High United WayDenver, COUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Mountain Resource CenterConifer, COUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Salvation ArmyCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$2,000
Office of Sustainability & InnovatiAnn Arbor, MIUnrestricted, general operating$1,000

By state: Missouri 8 · Iowa 8 · Colorado 9 · Wisconsin 3 · Michigan 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Redirect is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, administered in care of Rachel Kaplan, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Redirect accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Redirect give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $156K across 32 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Redirect give?

Missouri (8 grants), Iowa (8 grants), Colorado (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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