James L Reissner Family Foundation
James L Reissner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $4K.
James L Reissner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James L Reissner Family Foundation gave $41K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,050
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,131
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $210,497
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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.
Who James L Reissner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Macalester College ($20K). Together the top 8 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How James L Reissner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 633% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $46K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macalester College St. Paul, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hill Murray School Maplewood, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Conzemius Foundation Hastings, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Our of Lady Grace Edina, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Minneapolis, MN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Johns University Student Fund Collegeville, MN | To Further Charitabl Purpose | $2,000 |
| Army Historical Foundation Arlington, VA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $50 |
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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 | $210,497 | $104,038 | $42,098 | $41,050 | 8 | $42,065 | $4,038 | $6,650 |
| 2023 | $148,557 | $77,348 | $41,323 | $40,300 | 8 | $41,315 | $2,348 | $4,835 |
| 2022 | $112,532 | $579 | $29,019 | $28,100 | 8 | $29,015 | $579 | $6,396 |
| 2021 | $140,972 | $277 | $32,105 | $31,200 | 9 | $32,095 | $277 | $8,182 |
| 2020 | $172,800 | $50,722 | $47,074 | $46,200 | 3 | — | $722 | $7,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James L Reissner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James L Reissner Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Reissner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason J. Reissner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean E. Reissner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon L. Reissner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie E. Pheiffer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 James L Reissner Family Foundation
How much does James L Reissner Family Foundation give each year?
James L Reissner Family Foundation gave $41K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is James L Reissner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James L Reissner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,131, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L Reissner Family Foundation give grants?
James L Reissner Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Who are James L Reissner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James L Reissner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Macalester College ($20,000), Children's Cancer Research Fund ($5,000) and Hill Murray School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James L Reissner Family Foundation?
James L Reissner Family Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James L Reissner Family Foundation's EIN?
James L Reissner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1989610. 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.
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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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