Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc
EDGAR & FRANCES REYNOLDS is a private foundation based in Grand Island, Nebraska. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects including a park, an occupational therapy program, fire departments, a nursing program, a museum, and youth services.
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc gave $230K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Nebraska. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,970
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,376,189
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Application forms are available on request. The filing asks applicants to provide full details about the proposed project and its need. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations and are for charitable, scientific, religious, literary, or educational purposes. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Edgar Frances Reynolds Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1492, Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: (308) 380-0957
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Island Community Foundation ($70K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 168 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 100% of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. Listed recipients are primarily in Grand Island and other Nebraska communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $204K (2021) to $231K (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Community Foundation Grand Island, NE | Ryder Park | $50,000 |
| Central Community College Grand Island, NE | Occupational Therapy Program | $30,000 |
| St Francis Foundation Grand Island, NE | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Cairo Community Foundation Cairo, NE | Fire Department | $10,000 |
| Gi Public Library Foundation Grand Island, NE | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Grand Island Community Foundation Grand Island, NE | Grand Island Fire Department | $10,000 |
| Grand Island Skeet SPTG Clays Alda, NE | Construction | $10,000 |
| Hastings College Foundation Hastings, NE | Nursing Program | $10,000 |
| Stuhr Museum Foundation Grand Island, NE | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Grand Island, NE | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,376,189 | $265,523 | $279,046 | $230,000 | 33 | $233,955 | $265,432 | $245,223 |
| 2023 | $4,390,418 | $167,282 | $282,615 | $225,000 | 31 | $232,696 | $192,687 | $227,465 |
| 2022 | $4,505,045 | $199,962 | $269,823 | $213,796 | 34 | $221,208 | $194,703 | $234,465 |
| 2021 | $4,574,906 | $138,355 | $257,972 | $204,000 | 34 | $211,530 | $146,000 | $219,820 |
| 2020 | $4,695,229 | $144,424 | $320,293 | $231,000 | 36 | — | $128,229 | $230,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $245K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for community projects, education, fire department needs, and nonprofit programs. For example, the Stuhr Museum Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for the museum’s living history, education, and preservation programs. Hastings College Foundation says it secures resources to support students’ academic, personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Big Brothers Big Sisters says it supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $230,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $50,000 to Grand Island Community Foundation for Ryder Park; $30,000 to Central Community College for its occupational therapy program; and $15,000 to St Francis Foundation for program support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Cairo Community Foundation for a fire department, GI Public Library Foundation for program support, Grand Island Community Foundation for the Grand Island Fire Department, Grand Island Skeet Sptg Clays for construction, Hastings College Foundation for its nursing program, and Stuhr Museum Foundation for program support.
Other 2024 recipients listed include Big Brothers Big Sisters, which received $5,000. Its stated mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Cairo Community Foundation, which received $10,000, says its mission is to preserve and enhance quality of life in the Cairo community and assist donors in realizing charitable goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fred Glade as chairman, Gordon Glade as vice-chairman, and Tim White and Mike Stoppkottee as trustees.
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc is led by Fred Glade, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred Glade
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$45K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Mike Stoppkottee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gordon Glade
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judy Brown (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kent Coen (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Fred Glade (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc
How much does Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc give each year?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc gave $230K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 31 grants.
What is Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,970, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc give grants?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (24 grants) and Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Island Community Foundation ($70,000 across 4 grants), Central Community College ($30,000) and St Francis Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (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 Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for community projects, education, fire department needs, and nonprofit programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc?
Application forms are available on request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0589941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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