Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Melrose, MA EIN: 04-6820699

The Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation based in Melrose, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made three grants totaling $1,291,772 to charitable organizations in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Key facts about Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation

In short: Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $431K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
04-6820699
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,291,772
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$430,591
Median grant
$427,839
Primary geography
Ohio (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+3814.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

-76.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$431K

+16862.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 469% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations involved in philanthropy and grantmaking. The American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund describes itself as a public charity that makes grants on behalf of individuals and families with donor-advised funds. Maine Community Foundation describes its work as bringing people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made three grants totaling $1,291,772. Grants ranged from $418,394 to $445,539, with a median of $427,839. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general uses.”

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Ohio (34%), Massachusetts (33%), and Maine (32%).

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

RochesterBostonAnn ArborHinghamPortlandWashingtonHullKalamazooNew YorkOberlinWilliamstownAuburnCohassetDetroitWeymouthBrightonDorchesterLynnNewryPhiladelphia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M46 grants202038 grants202126 grants202213 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

American Endowment Foundation: $446KAmerican Endowment Foundation$446KBank of America Charitable Gift Fun: $428KBank of America CharitableGift Fun$428KMaine Community Foundation: $418KMaine Community Foundation$418K

Grant Size Distribution

126 grants across all recorded years

123<$50K$50–100K$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION Hudson, OHGENERAL USES$445,539
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FUN Boston, MAGENERAL USES$427,839
MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Ellsworth, MEGENERAL USES$418,394

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 — $4,209 $1,294,549 $1,291,772 3
2023 $690,350 $68,786 $37,544 $33,000 13
2022 $660,319 $66,185 $177,492 $172,500 26
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$690,350$660,319
Revenue$4,209$68,786$66,185
Expenses$1,294,549$37,544$177,492
Qualifying Distributions$1,291,772$33,000$172,500
Net Investment Income$1,432$64,242$62,678
Distributable Amount$59,555$55,544$62,141

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Katrin O Robertson, Eric M Oddleifson, and Christina Oddleifson as trustees.

Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christina Oddleifson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric M. Oddleifson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katrin O. Robertson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Janna Oddleifson (2020–2021) — Trustee

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.

Contact

Mailing address: C/O Df Breen Llc PO Box 760954, Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: (781) 979-0086

Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation

How much does Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation give each year?

Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 13 grants.

What is Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's typical grant size?

Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $427,839, and its average grant was $430,591, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation give grants?

Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Maine (32%).

Does Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations involved in philanthropy and grantmaking. The American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund describes itself as a public charity that makes grants on behalf of individuals and families with donor-advised funds. Maine Community Foundation describes its work as bringing p…

How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie Harris Reynolds 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 ↑

How much is Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's EIN?

Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6820699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Marjorie Harris Reynolds Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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