John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation
The John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation gave $232K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,640
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,971,581
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (95% 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 John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 Front St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 782-1148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation ($33K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 214 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients and 4% to Tennessee recipients. Listed grantees also included a recipient in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 50 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $217K (2020) to $259K (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation La Crosse, WI | Educational Program Support | $33,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Parish La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $27,000 |
| Diocese of La Crosse La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $23,000 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Coulee Christian School West Salem, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Family & Childrens Center La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Gateway Area Boy Scouts La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Haven on Main La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Foundation La Crosse, WI | General Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,971,581 | $271,745 | $257,561 | $232,000 | 50 | $233,849 | $248,033 | $234,911 |
| 2023 | $3,957,397 | $279,265 | $259,069 | $234,500 | 47 | $234,500 | $256,458 | $220,397 |
| 2022 | $3,937,201 | $136,944 | $292,005 | $259,000 | 44 | $259,000 | $114,770 | $234,367 |
| 2021 | $4,092,265 | $423,732 | $244,485 | $217,000 | 38 | $218,375 | $399,957 | $260,247 |
| 2020 | $3,913,018 | $153,723 | $244,581 | $217,000 | 35 | — | $127,723 | $217,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation says it works to make high-quality Catholic education affordable and accessible in the La Crosse Deanery. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation says it supports patient and community well-being through medical education, research, outreach, and philanthropy. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address youth with cognitive disabilities and behavioral challenges, food access, local history, and child-centered learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $232,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $33,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $33,000 to Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation, $27,000 to Blessed Sacrament Parish, $23,000 to the Diocese of La Crosse, and $12,000 to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse, Coulee Christian School, Family & Children’s Center, Gateway Area Boy Scouts, Haven on Main, Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Foundation, Relevant Radio, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John B. Reinhart as president, Kathy S. Reinhart as vice president, Riley J. Reinhart as treasurer, and Elle S. Reinhart as secretary.
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation is led by John B. Reinhart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John B. Reinhart
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elle S. Reinhart
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy S. Reinhart
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riley J. Reinhart
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation
How much does John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation give each year?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation gave $232K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $235K across 47 grants.
What is John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,640, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation give grants?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Crosse, WI (37 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation ($33,000), Blessed Sacrament Parish ($27,000) and Diocese of La Crosse ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (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 John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation says it works to make high-quality Catholic education affordable and accessible in the La Crosse Deanery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's EIN?
John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1384494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John & Kathy Reinhart Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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