Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Middleburg Heights, OH EIN: 34-7127426

Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Middleburg Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $392K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $6K.

Key facts about Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation

EIN: 34-7127426
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $27,000
Grants made (2024): 10
Average grant: $2,700
Median grant: $3,000
New grantees (estimate): 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024)
Total assets: $391,809
Primary geography: Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (93%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Middleburg Heights, OH (2 grants). 90% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation open to new grantees?

30%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.

70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$392K

-6.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

-30.8% YoY

Grant Count

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-37.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $25K (93%)

Massachusetts $2K (7%)

Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts Ohio

Cities

ClevelandMiddleburg HeightsBay VillageNorth GraftonParmaBurtonColumbia StationBereaWestlake

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$391,809	$418,653	$406,280
Revenue	$10,672	$52,381	$2,791
Expenses	$37,516	$54,200	$53,203
Qualifying Distributions	$27,000	$43,200	$43,200
Net Investment Income	$6,472	$48,181	—
Distributable Amount	$50,218	$43,824	$47,471

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Animal Rescue Friends ($4,000), Northeast Ohio Spca ($4,000), Lila Williams ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS Columbia Station, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.	$4,000
NORTHEAST OHIO SPCA Parma, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.THE RECIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.RECIPIENT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.	$4,000
LILA WILLIAMS Westlake, OH	TUITION ASSISTANCE	$4,000
GEAUGA MAMA DOGS AND PUPS INC Burton, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.	$3,000
NEIGHBORHOOD PETS Cleveland, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.	$3,000
SECONDHAND MUTTS Cleveland, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.THE RECEIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.RECIPIENT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.	$3,000
LAKE ERIE SCIENCE CENTER Bay Village, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.	$2,000
TUFTS UNIVERSITY North Grafton, MA	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.THE RECIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.RECIPIENT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.	$2,000
SWGH FOUNDATION - STROKER'S GOLF LEAGUE Middleburg Heights, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE RECIPIENT.THE RECIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.RECIPIENT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.	$1,000
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS ANIMAL SHELTER Middleburg Heights, OH	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSE	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Scott Eccleston	Trustee	2	$4,000
Steven H Eccleston	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation?

Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Middleburg Heights, OH. It holds $392K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation?

As of 2024, Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation holds $392K in total assets with $11K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $27K in 2024.

Where does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation operate?

Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Ohio.

What size grants does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation award?

In 2024, Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's EIN?

Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7127426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.