Red Electric Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including education, veterans' assistance, community service, and religious initiatives. Its mission encompasses promoting integrity and accountability in government, providing recreational and educational activities for at-risk youth, and supporting local fire departments. The foundation actively funds organizations that empower volunteers and promote cultural preservation through museums. It serves various populations, including veterans, youth, and community members, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being and educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local charities and community organizations that match the foundation's observed interests (veterans, education, faith-based ministries, youth programs, community service or small cultural institutions) and that seek modest, project-level grants under $5,000.
Good Fit
- • Work with veterans, education, youth services, faith-based ministry, community volunteerism, or small cultural preservation.
- • Request is for a modest, program-level expense rather than large capital or multi-year operating support.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a past grantee, board contact, or shared network.
- • Ability to accept a relatively small unrestricted or project grant quickly.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached recipients in nine different states; only about 16% of dollars remained in the foundation's state, and California received roughly 20% of the dollars, indicating multi‑state giving rather than a purely local focus.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year shows 15 distinct grantees with mission variety across veterans groups, education, youth programs, faith organizations, and cultural nonprofits; this indicates a broad recipient set for the foundation's size, though conclusions are limited to the single observed year.
New Applicants
The filings explicitly indicate the funder only supports preselected organizations and no public application or contact route is visible; because only one year is available direct evidence of turnover cannot be checked, but the declared preselection practice makes unsolicited new entrants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
