John T Reis Private Foundation
The John T Reis Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Covington, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports no grants for that year; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
John T Reis Private Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $306,264
- +52.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $246,061
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $7,606
- -97.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $15,638
- -95.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John T Reis Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Strauss Troy 50 E Rivercenter B, Covington, KY 41011
Phone: (513) 621-2120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John T Reis Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed here went to organizations based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey; North Olmsted, Ohio; and Norman, Oklahoma. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How John T Reis Private Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 519% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% 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 (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $341K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Golf Association Liberty Corner, NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| College World Golf Championships Foundation Dallas, TX | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Annika Foundation Orlando, FL | Program Support | $45,000 |
| Northern Ohio Golf Association North Olmstead, OH | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Golf Coaches Association of America Norman, OK | Program Support | $35,866 |
| Ladies National Golf Association St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $24,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Dallas, TX | Program Support | $18,276 |
| Greater Cincinnati Golf Association Montgomery, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Hawaii State Junior Golf Association Aiea, HI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Impact Golf Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,264 | $246,061 | $15,638 | — | — | $7,606 | $88,738 | $11,909 |
| 2024 | $200,298 | $275,496 | $352,784 | $340,642 | 11 | $346,730 | $171,150 | $13,837 |
| 2023 | $366,922 | $31,749 | $73,973 | $52,528 | 3 | $61,729 | $16,966 | $20,988 |
| 2022 | $417,967 | $7,655 | $45,250 | $39,189 | 2 | $39,414 | $4,759 | $23,094 |
| 2021 | $455,562 | $18,333 | $61,859 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,763 | $12,237 | $30,195 |
| 2020 | $499,088 | $957,120 | $32 | — | — | — | $461,518 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Reis Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its program as “Difference between the basis and fair market value of stock contributed.” Its reported 2024 grants included golf organizations. The United States Golf Association says it champions and advances the game of golf and serves golfers and golf courses through programs and services promoting a thriving, welcoming, and sustainable game. The Northern Ohio Golf Association says it provides golf score handicap services, tournaments, and meetings for its members. The Golf Coaches Association of America says it educates, promotes, and recognizes members involved in men’s golf, with the goal of increasing awareness and status of men’s golf.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $340,642 across 11 grants, an average of about $30,967 per grant. In 2023, it gave $52,528 across 3 grants. Its 2025 filing reports 0 grants.
Notable 2024 recipients were the United States Golf Association ($100,000), the Northern Ohio Golf Association ($40,000), and the Golf Coaches Association of America Inc. ($35,866).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John T Reis as president; James L Moriarty as treasurer; William O Williamson as secretary; and Bradley Wilder, Mary Bea Porter-King, Meghan Nelson, and Tina Thatcher as trustees.
John T Reis Private Foundation is led by John T. Reis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John T. Reis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Wilder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bea Porter-King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Thatcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James L. Moriarty
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William O. Williamson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John T Reis Private Foundation
How large is John T Reis Private Foundation?
John T Reis Private Foundation reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 T Reis Private Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its program as “Difference between the basis and fair market value of stock contributed.” Its reported 2024 grants included golf organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John T Reis Private Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
Where does John T Reis Private Foundation make grants?
The 2024 grants listed here went to organizations based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey; North Olmsted, Ohio; and Norman, Oklahoma. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is John T Reis Private Foundation's EIN?
John T Reis Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3464753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John T Reis Private 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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