Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation
The Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including schools, a library, a wildlife conservation organization, and community-serving organizations.
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation gave $66K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,000
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,941
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,197,451
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (15 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Kra-1120 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 675-4030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brentwood School ($9K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), Rhode Island (20%), Washington, DC (10%), Massachusetts (7%), and Maine (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 34 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $47K (2022) to $66K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School Los Angeles, CA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $9,000 |
| The Warm Center Westerly, RI | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $9,000 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School Santa Barbara, CA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $5,000 |
| Watch Hill Memorial Library Westerly, RI | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $4,000 |
| Turning Point School Culver City, CA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $3,000 |
| Town of Northborough Northborough, MA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $2,900 |
| Briskin Elementary School Los Angeles, CA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington, DC | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $2,000 |
| First Tee Central Coast Santa Barbara, CA | Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,197,451 | $52,044 | $83,046 | $66,000 | 34 | $71,379 | $40,477 | $58,975 |
| 2023 | $1,229,692 | $127,928 | $69,581 | $59,500 | 31 | $60,507 | $118,854 | — |
| 2022 | $1,171,345 | $52,433 | $52,360 | $46,500 | 22 | $47,400 | $47,473 | $65,259 |
| 2021 | $1,171,272 | $150,051 | $69,845 | $60,000 | 33 | $61,200 | $136,906 | $68,387 |
| 2020 | $1,091,066 | $74,644 | $68,947 | $60,000 | 40 | — | $66,897 | $60,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, conservation, health-related organizations, and community services. These examples describe grantees, not the foundation’s stated mission: Brentwood School says it seeks to help students think critically and creatively and act ethically; World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth; and Walla Walla Community Hospice says it provides compassionate end-of-life care and support for loved ones and caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $66,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $9,000 to Brentwood School in Los Angeles and $9,000 to The WARM Center in Westerly, Rhode Island; $5,000 to Santa Barbara Middle School; and $4,000 to Watch Hill Memorial Library. Other recipients included Turning Point School ($3,000), World Wildlife Fund ($2,500), and Friends of Children of Walla Walla ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Bender as Treasurer and Mary Bullis as Vice President.
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Bullis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Bender
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephen Scott Bender (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Daniel F. Reeves Jr. (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Eileen B. Suss (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Sheila O'Donnell (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation
How much does Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation give each year?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation gave $66K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 31 grants.
What is Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,941, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation give grants?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (20%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Westerly, RI (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational, Scientific, Environmental or Social" (34 grants).
Who are Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brentwood School ($9,000), The Warm Center ($9,000) and Santa Barbara Middle School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, conservation, health-related organizations, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's EIN?
Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6065955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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