Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Plano, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $535.
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation at a glance
In short: Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation gave $18K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $17,779
- +2439.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,222
- +1804.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $100
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($17K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2020) to $18K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | donor advised fund | $17,070 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | general charitable purposes | $200 |
| Niskanen Center Washington, DC | general charitable purposes | $100 |
| Fndtn for Indiv Rights in Education Philadelphia, PA | general charitable purposes | $100 |
| Univ of Tex at Austin School of L Austin, TX | general charitable purposes | $100 |
| Days for Girls International Mount Vernon, WA | general charitable purposes | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | general charitable purposes | $100 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | donor advised fund | $9 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $535 | $11,399 | $17,779 | 8 | $17,779 | $535 | $747 |
| 2020 | $10,864 | $592 | $709 | $700 | 6 | — | $592 | $705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dianne Reis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Reis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation
How much does Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation give each year?
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation gave $18K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $700 across 6 grants.
What is Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's typical grant size?
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $100, and its average grant was $2,222, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation give grants?
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's largest grantees?
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($17,079 across 2 grants), North Texas Food Bank ($200) and Niskanen Center ($100), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's EIN?
Dianne and Eric Reis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1523408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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