John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr is a private foundation, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $178K.
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr at a glance
In short: John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr gave $138K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,872
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,979
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,575
- Total assets
- $2,217,871
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boy Scouts of America #204 Bluegrass Council ($28K). Together the top 6 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2024) to $149K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America #204 Bluegrass Council Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $27,575 |
| Central Christian Church Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $27,575 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $27,575 |
| Transylvania University Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $27,575 |
| Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $13,786 |
| Lexington Humane Society Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $13,786 |
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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 | $2,217,871 | $205,285 | $166,669 | $137,872 | 6 | $139,527 | $178,315 | $147,572 |
| 2024 | $2,179,255 | $133,138 | $156,604 | $124,766 | 6 | $127,469 | $107,367 | $140,577 |
| 2023 | $2,206,314 | $225,752 | $163,083 | $133,347 | 6 | $135,903 | $201,722 | $127,320 |
| 2022 | $2,142,765 | $188,010 | $178,199 | $148,990 | 6 | $151,534 | $163,334 | $135,891 |
| 2021 | $2,133,893 | $126,444 | $158,645 | $129,404 | 6 | $132,024 | $99,915 | $151,610 |
| 2020 | $2,167,851 | $79,434 | $157,969 | $129,716 | 6 | — | $55,547 | $131,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's only listed officer is Central Bank Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Central Bank Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (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 $5K, to Central Bank Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr
How much does John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr give each year?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr gave $138K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
What is John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's typical grant size?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's median grant in 2025 was $27,575, and its average grant was $22,979, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr give grants?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr gives mostly in Kentucky: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (5 grants).
Does John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's largest grantees?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Boy Scouts of America #204 Bluegrass Council ($27,575), Central Christian Church ($27,575) and Shriners Hospitals for Children ($27,575), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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 is John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's EIN?
John Reed Charitable Residuary Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6626699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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