Carl Marshall Reeves and
Carl Marshall Reeves and is a private foundation based in Fenton, Missouri. Formed in 1997 by Mildred Reeves in honor of her late husband, Carl Reeves, the foundation supports macular degeneration research and organized local charities in the Columbus, Indiana area.
Carl Marshall Reeves and at a glance
In short: Carl Marshall Reeves and gave $617K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Indiana. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $616,617
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,554
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,998
- Total assets
- $14,995,703
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (49% 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 Carl Marshall Reeves and
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through separate applications for local community organizations and macular degeneration research. The filing says applications should describe the organization’s purpose and the nature of the request. The board considers received applications and may also direct awards based on community needs, application quality or quantity, or the foundation’s stated purposes. Awards may not be used for overhead, indirect administrative costs, or endowment funds.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 15 for local charity applications and September 1 for macular degeneration research applications, with reports on prior awards due on the corresponding dates. Both dates have passed for 2026. The filing describes deadlines as prior to the foundation’s semi-annual meetings.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 15 for local charity applications and September 1 for macular degeneration research…
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Ann Nunn
Mailing address: 346 Harbor Bluff Dr, Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: (812) 343-1787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Carl Marshall Reeves and
Who Carl Marshall Reeves and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Umass Memorial Foundation (U Mass Medical School) ($85K). Together the top 10 received $434K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 151 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Local grants are intended for organized charities serving Columbus or Bartholomew County, Indiana. Macular degeneration research grants are not limited to Indiana: 2025 recipients included organizations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Texas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. In 2025, recipients in Indiana received 49% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carl Marshall Reeves and open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $617K (2025) to $1.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $617K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Foundation (U Mass Medical School) Shrewsbury, MA | Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies | $85,000 |
| Family Service Inc Columbus, IN | Clinical Service Counseling Program | $53,790 |
| Vumc (Vanderbilt Eye Institute) Nashville, TN | Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Macular Degneration Research of the Eye Studies | $45,384 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest Dallas, TX | Macular Degeneration Rsearch of the Eye Studies | $45,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies | $40,374 |
| Iupuc Columbus, IN | Purchase equipment (pediatric mannequin simulator) program at local college | $33,000 |
| Indiana University Indianapolis, IN | Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies | $29,742 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies | $26,219 |
| Bridge to Dove Recovery House Inc Columbus, IN | Funding for Building Construction for Turnkey Facility | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,995,703 | $1,040,253 | $767,506 | $616,617 | 30 | $681,852 | $954,599 | $905,145 |
| 2024 | $14,722,956 | $1,123,872 | $921,259 | $750,155 | 32 | $815,424 | $1,018,037 | $852,490 |
| 2023 | $14,520,856 | $1,893,694 | $879,330 | $701,670 | 26 | $762,730 | $1,777,094 | $781,319 |
| 2022 | $13,514,699 | $1,780,580 | $1,219,057 | $1,076,850 | 31 | $1,136,829 | $1,698,352 | $820,122 |
| 2021 | $12,951,099 | $812,594 | $1,031,688 | $889,830 | 32 | $952,946 | $733,852 | $924,602 |
| 2020 | $13,170,203 | $780,706 | $1,244,698 | $1,094,692 | 37 | — | $684,013 | $776,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl Marshall Reeves and reported a distributable amount of $905K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes Mildred Reeves as particularly interested in education, history, and the arts, and states that the foundation supports local community organizations as well as macular degeneration research. Local applicants are described in the filing as organizations serving Columbus or Bartholomew County, Indiana. Research grants support work on macular degeneration of the eye.
Recent recipients illustrate the range of organizations funded. The Retina Foundation of the Southwest describes its mission as preventing vision loss and restoring sight through research and treatment. Bridge to Dove Recovery House says it works to help open a residential substance use disorder treatment facility for women in the community. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana describes its work as improving equitable access to nutritious food and addressing food insecurity. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $616,617. Awards ranged from $1,499 to $85,000, with a median of $14,998. Its largest grants included $85,000 to UMass Memorial Foundation for macular degeneration research, $53,790 to Family Service Inc. for a clinical service counseling program, and $50,000 to Vanderbilt Eye Institute for macular degeneration research.
Other notable 2025 awards included $45,384 to the University of Wisconsin for macular degeneration research, $40,374 to Washington University in St. Louis for the same purpose, $33,000 to IUPUC for a pediatric mannequin simulator, and $25,000 to Bridge to Dove Recovery House for building construction. The grant listing also reports $25,000 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for food acquisition costs for schools within Bartholomew County and $22,844 to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for GPS devices and patient-care equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Nunn as president and treasurer, Lisa M. DeBord as vice president and secretary, and Ashley Abner, Stephen Brueggemann, Shane M. Yates, and Janae E. Franke-Norman as directors.
Carl Marshall Reeves and is led by Mary Ann Nunn, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Nunn
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Ashley Abner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Janae E. Franke - Norman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Shane M. Yates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Stephen Brueggemann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Lisa M. Debord
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Emily A. Mabe (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Lu Orr (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Stephen Brueggemann (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Carl Marshall Reeves and
How much does Carl Marshall Reeves and give each year?
Carl Marshall Reeves and gave $617K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750K across 32 grants.
What is Carl Marshall Reeves and's typical grant size?
Carl Marshall Reeves and's median grant in 2025 was $14,998, and its average grant was $20,554, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl Marshall Reeves and that year got $23K on average.
Where does Carl Marshall Reeves and give grants?
Carl Marshall Reeves and's top state is Indiana, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, IN (18 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Carl Marshall Reeves and give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Carl Marshall Reeves and's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Macular Degeneration Research of the Eye Studies" (6 grants).
Who are Carl Marshall Reeves and's largest grantees?
Carl Marshall Reeves and's largest 2025 grantees include Umass Memorial Foundation (U Mass Medical School) ($85,000), Family Service Inc ($53,790) and Vumc (Vanderbilt Eye Institute) ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carl Marshall Reeves and?
Carl Marshall Reeves and reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $682K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $905K (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 Carl Marshall Reeves and fund?
The foundation’s website describes Mildred Reeves as particularly interested in education, history, and the arts, and states that the foundation supports local community organizations as well as macular degeneration research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl Marshall Reeves and?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through separate applications for local community organizations and macular degeneration research. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl Marshall Reeves and's EIN?
Carl Marshall Reeves and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2026200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carl Marshall Reeves and accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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