Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation
The Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists an award restriction of animal care; its reported grants that year also included tuition assistance and support for other recipients.
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,700
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $391,809
- -6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Almera Reitz Foundation Steven H Ec
Mailing address: 15571 Cottonwood Oval, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Phone: (216) 265-3096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Rescue Friends ($4K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipients were located in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $49K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,809 | $10,672 | $37,516 | $27,000 | 10 | $27,000 | $6,472 | $50,218 |
| 2023 | $418,653 | $52,381 | $54,200 | $39,000 | 9 | $43,200 | $48,181 | $43,824 |
| 2022 | $406,280 | $2,791 | $53,203 | $39,000 | 9 | $43,200 | — | $47,471 |
| 2021 | $401,335 | $18,807 | $66,635 | $49,000 | 7 | $53,200 | $14,588 | $52,887 |
| 2020 | $449,163 | $19,126 | $49,603 | $34,000 | 7 | — | $14,901 | $46,034 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists animal care as a restriction on awards. Among its grantees, Northeast Ohio SPCA describes its work as animal sheltering, adoption, spay and neuter, and humane education. Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups describes its work as caring for and rescuing pregnant dogs, mother dogs with litters, and puppies under six months. Neighborhood Pets says it helps people with financial needs keep their pets by providing access to affordable pet care, resources, and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $27,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $3,000. Recipients included Animal Rescue Friends ($4,000), Northeast Ohio SPCA ($4,000), Lila Williams for tuition assistance ($4,000), Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups ($3,000), Neighborhood Pets ($3,000), Secondhand Mutts ($3,000), Lake Erie Science Center ($2,000), Tufts University ($2,000), SWGH Foundation – Stroker’s Golf League ($1,000), and Middleburg Heights Animal Shelter ($1,000).
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says to apply by letter, lists no deadline, and gives animal care as the restriction on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Eccleston and Steven H Eccleston as trustees.
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Eccleston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Steven H. Eccleston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Scott Eccleston (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation
How much does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation give each year?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 9 grants.
What is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation give grants?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Middleburg Heights, OH (2 grants).
Does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Rescue Friends ($4,000), Northeast Ohio SPCA ($4,000) and Lila Williams ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation reported $392K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists animal care as a restriction on awards. Among its grantees, Northeast Ohio SPCA describes its work as animal sheltering, adoption, spay and neuter, and humane education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation?
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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