Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation

EMPORIA, KS EIN: 48-1122830

The Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation is a Kansas-based private foundation established in 1996 by Jane Hanna Reeble and her late husband, Bernard K. (Barney) Reeble, both native Emporians. Barney Reeble was a successful grocer and businessman who created the foundation to ensure their philanthropic legacy would benefit the Emporia community. Following Bernard's death in 2005, Jane Reeble has continued directing the foundation's work. In 2012, the foundation transferred its assets to the Emporia Community Foundation for administration while maintaining its charitable objectives.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

-10.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$297K

+9.8% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+15.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Reeble Foundation is dedicated to supporting charitable and economic endeavors in the Emporia community, with particular emphasis on children and education needs. The foundation's commitment reflects the Reebles' deep love for the Emporia community and their desire to create lasting impact for future generations.

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses exclusively on the Emporia, Kansas community and local organizations serving the area.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $1.5M (100%)

Missouri $6K (0%)

States

Kansas Missouri

Cities

ElmdaleEmporiaKansas CityTopeka

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets (2024): $1.2 million
Total assets (2023): $1.3 million
Total assets (2022): $1.2 million
EIN: 481122830
Return type: 990PF
Most recent filing: 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,034,693	$1,154,145	$1,314,415
Revenue	$179,820	$120,742	$417,645
Expenses	$299,272	$281,012	$305,021
Qualifying Distributions	$298,222	$271,500	$302,000
Net Investment Income	$178,770	$119,782	$416,685
Distributable Amount	$179,221	$168,593	$179,500

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Emporia State University Foundation ($55,000), Flint Hills Technical College Foundation ($40,000), Camp Wood Ymca ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA JAYHAWK AREA COUNCIL TOPEKA, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$12,000
CAMP WOOD YMCA ELMDALE, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$30,000
EMPORIA ARTS COUNCIL EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$25,000
EMPORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$10,000
EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DOANTION	$20,000
EMPORIA GRANADA THEATRE EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DOANTION	$15,000
EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$20,000
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EMPORIA, KS	SCHOLARSHIPS	$55,000
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EMPORIA, KS	GENERAL DONATION	$6,000
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION EMPORIA, KS	SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jane Hanna Reeble continues to direct the foundation's work and strategic decisions. She graduated from Emporia High School in 1948 and from the University of Kansas.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JANE H REEBLE	PRESIDENT; SEC/TREAS	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The Reeble Foundation was named a 2025 FHTC Prairie Fire Award recipient, recognizing its contributions to the community.

Reeble Foundation named 2025 FHTC Prairie Fire Award recipient

2022

The foundation has supported community infrastructure projects, including Reeble Park, a public recreational facility located west of Champion's Landing (formerly the Emporia Country Club) in Emporia. The park features six pickleball courts added in 2022 and a drinking fountain with bottle filler, established with foundation support.

Reeble Foundation named 2025 FHTC Prairie Fire Award recipient

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $216,000 • Number of grants: 18 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $1,000 - $40,000 • Giving rate: 18.7% of assets **Historical Giving Trends** • 2023: $246,000 across 17 grants (median $10,000) • 2022: $239,000 across 18 grants (median $10,000) **Application Policy** The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.

Where does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses exclusively on the Emporia, Kansas community and local organizations serving the area.

What size grants does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation award?

In 2025, Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $297K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's EIN?

Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1122830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.