Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation
The Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation is a private foundation based in Emporia, Kansas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Kansas, including educational, arts, community, and youth-serving organizations.
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation at a glance
In short: Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation gave $267K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $267,000
- -10.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,688
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $954,464
- -7.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material, Jane Reeble as the contact, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Reeble
Mailing address: 2045 Huntington Rd, Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 999-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Flint Hills Technical College Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 90 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $267K (2026) to $322K (2021). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
| Flint Hills Technical College Foundation Emporia, KS | Safety Improvements | $40,000 |
| Emporia Arts Council Emporia, KS | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Emporia Friends of the Zoo Emporia, KS | General Doantion | $20,000 |
| Emporia Senior Center Emporia, KS | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Bloom House Emporia, KS | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Camp Wood YMCA Elmdale, KS | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Emporia Granada Theatre Emporia, KS | General Doantion | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Jayhawk Area Council Topeka, KS | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Emporia Christian School Emporia, KS | General Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 48-1122830. Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $954,464 | $189,051 | $269,280 | $267,000 | 16 | $268,180 | $187,951 | $198,616 |
| 2025 | $1,034,693 | $179,820 | $299,272 | $297,000 | 18 | $298,222 | $178,770 | $179,221 |
| 2024 | $1,154,145 | $120,742 | $281,012 | $270,500 | 19 | $271,500 | $119,782 | $168,593 |
| 2023 | $1,314,415 | $417,645 | $305,021 | $301,000 | 18 | $302,000 | $416,685 | $179,500 |
| 2022 | $1,201,791 | $218,231 | $302,470 | $294,000 | 19 | $294,937 | $217,333 | $172,827 |
| 2021 | $1,286,030 | $288,227 | $323,868 | $321,500 | 17 | — | $287,387 | $152,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for scholarships, safety improvements, and general donations to organizations. The Emporia State University Foundation describes its mission as raising and managing philanthropic resources to advance the university’s mission. The Emporia Arts Council says it educates, advocates for, and celebrates the arts in Emporia and its seven-county service area. The Emporia Senior Center says it works to enhance the quality of life of Lyon County seniors through health, social, and recreational activities and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $267,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $13,500. Its largest reported grants included $55,000 to the Emporia State University Foundation for scholarships, $40,000 to Flint Hills Technical College Foundation for safety improvements, and $25,000 to Emporia Arts Council for a general donation. Other grants included $20,000 each to Emporia Friends of the Zoo and Emporia Senior Center, and $15,000 each to Bloom House, Camp Wood YMCA, and Emporia Granada Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jane H. Reeble as president and secretary/treasurer.
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation is led by Jane H. Reeble, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane H. Reeble
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation
How much does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation give each year?
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation gave $267K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $297K across 18 grants.
What is Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's typical grant size?
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $13,500, and its average grant was $16,688, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation give grants?
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Emporia, KS (12 grants).
Does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's largest grantees?
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Flint Hills Technical College Foundation ($40,000), Emporia Arts Council ($25,000) and Emporia Friends of the Zoo ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation?
Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation reported $954K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for scholarships, safety improvements, and general donations to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it 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 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 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jane-and-bernard-reeble-foundation-morg_8965ac69907b480284a44f1ac5933fde
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