The Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Salonga, New York. Founded in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors. The foundation was established by Charles and Helen Reichert, longtime Fort Salonga residents with a commitment to improving quality of life in their community and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$629K
Grant Count
27
Avg Grant Size
$23K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's philanthropic approach is rooted in the belief that generosity can serve as an example to others, creating collective impact that extends beyond individual gifts. The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Health and medical services
- Children and youth programs
- Historic preservation
- Education and scholarships
- Community parks and recreational facilities
- Cultural enrichment programs
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with significant annual distribution levels. Recent grants have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with particular emphasis on Suffolk County and Long Island communities. Specific areas of support include Huntington, Northport, Centerport, Kings Park, Smithtown, Southold, and Greenport. The foundation also extends support to organizations in other states including Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,146 | 2022 |
| Total Assets | $33,486 | 2024 |
| Total Revenue | $792,120 | 2022 |
| Total Expenses | $767,296 | 2022 |
| Total Giving | $628,792 | 2024 |
The foundation maintains an expense ratio of approximately 96.9% of total revenue directed toward programs, indicating substantial commitment to active grantmaking despite modest asset levels.
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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
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kings Park Central School District ($322,878), The Parish of St Joseph ($105,000), Abiding Presence Lutheran Church ($55,914).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK COUNTY VANDERBILT PLANETARI CENTERPORT, NY | ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE SUPPORT, OPERATION AND EDUCATION MISSION OF THE PLANETARIUM. | $35,000 |
| KINGS PARK HIGH SCHOOL KINGS PARK, NY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
| NORTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL-SCHOLARSHIPS NORTHPORT, NY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
| SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY SOUTHOLD, NY | HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK FOUNDA KINGS PARK, NY | STATE PARK DONATIONS FOR RENOVATION OF THE PARK'S VISITOR'S CENTER AND RESTORATION OF YORK HALL. | $14,000 |
| ABIDING PRESENCE LUTHERAN CHURCH FORT SALONGA, NY | DONATION USED TO BENEFIT THE ABIDING PRESENCE CHURCH MINISTRIES | $55,914 |
| THE CAUMSETT FOUNDATION INC HUNTINGTON, NY | STATE PARK DONATION USED FOR RESTORATION AND PROGRAMS. | $17,500 |
| SUMMER SHOWCASE CONCERT SERIES OF S SOUTHOLD, NY | DONATION FOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. | $10,000 |
| SOUTHOLD'S OLD BURYING GROUND PRESB SOUTHOLD, NY | DONATION TO PRESERVE SOUTHOLD'S OLD BURYING GROUND CEMETERY | $2,000 |
| SOUTHOLD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SOUTHOLD, NY | DONATION TOWARDS ROBOTICS TEAM COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS. | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles Reichert — Founder and philanthropist. A local IGA grocery store owner who has resided in Fort Salonga for over 45 years. Named the 2015 Times Beacon Record Newspapers Person of the Year and 2016 Suffolk Times Person of the Year for his contributions to Suffolk County communities.
Helen Reichert — Co-founder and philanthropist. Works alongside Charles in directing the foundation's giving and community support efforts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES REICHERT | President | — | — |
| TAMI LEE BEIRELE | Treasurer | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's philanthropic work has been recognized through several honors:
In 2019, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium was permanently renamed the Reichert Family Planetarium in recognition of the family's support. The foundation entered into a 20-year agreement with the Vanderbilt Museum in 2013, valued at approximately $1.7 million.
Huntington Hospital opens Reichert Family Caregiver CenterIn 2017, Huntington Hospital's emergency department was named the Reichert Family Emergency Department following a $53 million transformation project.
Huntington Hospital opens Reichert Family Caregiver CenterIn 2020, the Reicherts established the Reichert Family Caregiver Center at Huntington Hospital to support families of hospitalized patients.
Huntington Hospital opens Reichert Family Caregiver CenterThe foundation supports the Fort Salonga Market IGA Scholarship, which awards $6,000 annually to local high school students.
Over their philanthropic history, the Reicherts have donated more than $4 million to community entities, including approximately $1 million to New York State for Nissequogue State Park.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Charles and Helen Reichert Family fund?
The foundation's philanthropic approach is rooted in the belief that generosity can serve as an example to others, creating collective impact that extends beyond individual gifts. The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including: • Health and medical services • Children and youth programs • Historic preservation • Education and scholarships • Community parks and recreational facilities • Cultural enrichment programs
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Helen Reichert Family?
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with significant annual distribution levels. Recent grants have included: • $500,000 to Northwell Health Foundation for caregiver facility and COVID-19 emergency response • $9,000 to Village of Greenport BID for cultural enrichment programs • $6,620 to Southold Historical Society for historical contributions • $100,000 for a 3D breast tomosynthesis machine at Huntington Hospital (2013) • $1 million for construction of an imaging center in H…
Where does Charles and Helen Reichert Family make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with particular emphasis on Suffolk County and Long Island communities. Specific areas of support include Huntington, Northport, Centerport, Kings Park, Smithtown, Southold, and Greenport. The foundation also extends support to organizations in other states including Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Charles and Helen Reichert Family award?
In 2024, Charles and Helen Reichert Family awarded 27 grants totaling $629K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Charles and Helen Reichert Family's EIN?
Charles and Helen Reichert Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2873807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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