J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat is a private foundation based in Oakland, Maryland. Its 2025 filing describes support for improving living and working conditions and educational and social opportunities for residents of, or near, Westernport and Luke, Maryland, and Keyser and Piedmont, West Virginia.
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat at a glance
In short: J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat gave $81K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in West Virginia. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,800
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,693
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $963,951
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (61% 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 J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the contact as J Norman Margaret Reeves Foundat and says a grant application form outlines the information and qualifications required. The filing restricts awards to educational and social opportunities and improved living and working conditions for residents of, or near, the communities named above.
- Review Cycle
- September 1 yearly. The September 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- September 1 yearly.
- Contact
Application contact: J Norman Margaret Reeves Foundat
Mailing address: PO Box 133, Piedmont, WV 26750
Phone: (301) 724-8892
Email: cflowers@mybank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Piedmont ($8K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($17,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia (61%), Maryland (33%), and Maine (6%). The filing’s stated geographic restriction names Westernport and Luke, Maryland, and Keyser and Piedmont, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $63K (2023) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Piedmont Piedmont, WV | Repairs & Maintenance on | $8,000 |
| Faith in Action Inc Keyser, WV | Nutritional Food Program | $5,000 |
| Allegany County Library Systems Westernport, MD | Purchase of Materials and | $5,000 |
| Bruce Outreach Center Food Pantry Westernport, MD | Fund Aftershool Gym | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Library Piedmont, WV | Supplement Funding to | $5,000 |
| The Children's League Cumberland, MD | Medical Clinic and Therapy | $5,000 |
| Warm the Children Keyser, ME | Uitity Assistance | $5,000 |
| Tri-Towns After School Program Piedmont, WV | Supplemental Funding | $5,000 |
| Tri-Towns Food Pantry Westernport, MD | Food Assistance | $5,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church Piedmont, WV | The Food for Feed | $3,500 |
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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 | $963,951 | $98,012 | $95,222 | $80,800 | 30 | $80,800 | $86,080 | $55,507 |
| 2024 | $961,161 | $91,241 | $84,892 | $71,588 | 23 | $71,588 | $80,225 | $54,641 |
| 2023 | $954,812 | $55,067 | $75,607 | $62,750 | 19 | $62,750 | $44,224 | $51,963 |
| 2022 | $975,352 | $36,612 | $90,717 | $75,000 | 22 | $75,000 | $23,198 | $55,612 |
| 2021 | $1,028,457 | $146,970 | $85,769 | $71,425 | 25 | $71,425 | $135,201 | $64,998 |
| 2020 | $965,256 | $63,468 | $89,864 | $75,000 | 24 | — | $50,978 | $57,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing identifies improving living and working conditions, and educational and social opportunities, for residents of or near the named communities as the foundation’s purpose. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, library materials, after-school programs, medical services, and municipal repairs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $80,800. Awards ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $8,000 to the City of Piedmont for repairs and maintenance; $5,000 each to Faith in Action Inc. for a nutritional food program, Allegany County Library Systems for materials, and the Children’s League for a medical clinic and therapy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
First United Bank Trust is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's only listed officer is First United Bank Trust - Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First United Bank Trust - Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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 $12K, to First United Bank Trust - Trustee (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat
How much does J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat give each year?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat gave $81K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 23 grants.
What is J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's typical grant size?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,693, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat that year got $2K on average.
Where does J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat give grants?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat gives mostly in West Virginia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Keyser, WV (6 grants), Westernport, MD (5 grants) and Piedmont, WV (4 grants).
Does J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition" (13 grants).
Who are J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's largest grantees?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include City of Piedmont ($8,000), Faith in Action Inc ($5,000) and Allegany County Library Systems ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($17,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat reported $964K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat fund?
The filing identifies improving living and working conditions, and educational and social opportunities, for residents of or near the named communities as the foundation’s purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's EIN?
J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6139150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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