The Riedman Foundation
The Riedman Foundation operates the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park and the site fishpowdermill.org is run by the Foundation; it lists programs, events (including a 2026 Trout Derby), contact details, and volunteer/support information. Candid/Foundation Directory and local coverage corroborate the foundation's existence and Rochester-area focus.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized community organizations (education, health, museums, youth and community services) based in Rochester/Monroe County or the surrounding region, or smaller out‑of‑state nonprofits with a clear connection to a program the foundation supports.
Good Fit
- • Clear Rochester/Western New York presence or partnership with a local program.
- • Programmatic focus in community services, education, health, museums, or youth development.
- • Request sizes in the common grant bands observed (small to mid grants, with occasional larger capital gifts).
- • Ability to articulate unrestricted/general operating needs or event/campaign support.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in New York (about 71% of dollars) but grants also reached organizations in four other states, so footprint is primarily state/regional rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (66 distinct organizations and 72 grants), with many independent nonprofits across community, education, health and cultural sectors.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly lists application guidance and contact details, and the observed grant history shows substantial turnover and many new grantees (38 new recipients in the latest year), indicating real opportunity for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
