Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
The Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Mason City, Iowa. Its stated grant restrictions direct funds to special projects benefiting children, including educational and recreational activities, youth programs, health care services, and other charitable purposes benefiting children.
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust gave $174K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,042
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,950
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,132,948
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (28 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
- Review Cycle
- August 31 each year.
- Deadline
- August 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 894, Mason City, IA 50402-0894
Phone: (641) 430-4563
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was RRMR School District Athletic Department ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 306 grants of 306 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. The trust is based in Mason City, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 59 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2025) to $212K (2022). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RRMR School District Athletic Department Rockford, IA | K-12 Activity Passes | $10,000 |
| Greater Iowa Youth for Christ Mason City, IA | Funds for Training/Programs | $8,000 |
| Rudd Betterment Rudd, IA | Purchase Community Gym | $6,200 |
| YMCA Rehabilitation Center Mason City, IA | Repair Pool Motors and Pumps | $5,500 |
| Mason City Shool District Project Based Learning Program Mason City, IA | Transporation Cost, Materials | $5,500 |
| YSS FKA Francis Lauer Mason City, IA | Outdoor Recrational Equipment | $5,000 |
| Build a Better Belmond Belmond, IA | Installation of New Community Pool | $5,000 |
| Friends of Beeds Lake Inc Hampton, IA | Playground Equipment | $5,000 |
| Mason City Public Library Mason City, IA | Equipment for an Ipad Lab | $5,000 |
| Mohawk Danzers Mason City, IA | 26 New Pom Uniforms and Jackets | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,132,948 | $188,299 | $198,622 | $174,042 | 59 | $174,042 | $177,388 | $225,258 |
| 2024 | $4,143,271 | $159,094 | $212,975 | $189,303 | 59 | $206,999 | $141,116 | $197,635 |
| 2023 | $4,197,152 | $122,604 | $238,339 | $211,266 | 64 | $231,856 | $120,646 | $199,552 |
| 2022 | $4,312,887 | $141,996 | $237,950 | $211,951 | 63 | $231,723 | $132,875 | $215,453 |
| 2021 | $4,408,841 | $126,776 | $231,376 | $205,426 | 61 | — | $117,387 | $212,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s filing does not state a mission. Its grant restrictions specify support for special projects benefiting children, including educational activities, recreational activities, youth programs, health care services, and other charitable purposes benefiting children.
Its 2025 grants included support for school activity passes, youth training and programs, community pools and recreation facilities, playground equipment, library equipment, and a mountain bike trail. Among the supported organizations, Osage Community Daycare describes its mission as providing day care services to Mitchell County and the surrounding area, serving 50 to 70 children daily. TLC The Learning Center says it provides a safe, nurturing environment and educational opportunities for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 59 grants totaling $174,042. Grants ranged from $350 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $10,000 to RRMR School District for K-12 activity passes; $8,000 to Greater Iowa Youth for Christ for training and programs; and $6,200 to Rudd Betterment to purchase a community gym.
Other 2025 grants included $5,500 to YMCA Rehabilitation Center for pool motor and pump repairs, $5,000 to Build a Better Belmond for a community pool installation, and $5,000 to Mason City Public Library for iPad lab equipment. Build a Better Belmond describes its mission as creating opportunities for Belmond and its citizens to make the community better.
The trust’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must complete the trust’s grant application form, demonstrate the necessity and feasibility of the proposed special project, and provide a copy of their IRS tax-exempt determination letter. How to apply: Contact the Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust for its grant application form. Grants must be for special projects benefiting children, as described above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists four trustees: Sandra Benson, Gary Benson, Roberta Anderson, and Roberta Cornelius.
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Benson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Roberta Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Roberta Cornelius
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Sandra Benson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charlene Strain (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Sandra Benson (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
How much does Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust give each year?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust gave $174K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 59 grants.
What is Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,950, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust give grants?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IA (17 grants), Mason City, IA (15 grants), Sheffield, IA (4 grants) and Greene, IA (3 grants).
Does Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include RRMR School District Athletic Department ($10,000), Greater Iowa Youth for Christ ($8,000) and Rudd Betterment ($6,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (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 Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filing does not state a mission. Its grant restrictions specify support for special projects benefiting children, including educational activities, recreational activities, youth programs, health care services, and other charitable purposes benefiting children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's EIN?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2304877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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