Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation
The Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation based in Marquette, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $106,100, including support for organizations and projects in Marquette County and one recipient in Washington.
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation at a glance
In short: Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation gave $106K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,100
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,584
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,348,419
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit the application and materials described above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 15 for the spring meeting and September 15 for the fall meeting. Both 2026 dates are past as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 15 for the spring meeting and September 15 for the fall meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Michele Kontio
Mailing address: Range Bank 100 N Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 226-4045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Marquette County ($21K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Michigan recipients (95%), with 3% going to Washington and 2% to West Virginia. The largest listed grants were to organizations in Marquette, Michigan; the listed Washington grant was $3,000 to Sacred Earth Foundation in Goldendale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $128K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Marquette County Marquette, MI | Fieldhouse Pledge | $21,000 |
| Northern Lights Child Advocacy Marquette, MI | Women's Center Emergency Shelter Sup | $15,000 |
| The NMU Foundation Marquette, MI | Pledge Payment | $10,000 |
| Trillium House Inc Marquette, MI | Trillium House Care Fund | $10,000 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater Marquette, MI | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Ishpeming Cancer Society Marquette, MI | Patient Care Services | $5,000 |
| Women's Center Marquette, MI | Pledge Payment | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Marquette, MI | Renovation of St. Pauls Church | $5,000 |
| Marquette Chapter of Natl Ambucs Marquette, MI | Purchase of Adaptive Tricycles | $4,500 |
| Superior String Alliance Marquette, MI | Operational Funds | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,348,419 | $161,423 | $129,985 | $106,100 | 19 | $106,100 | $143,441 | $123,809 |
| 2024 | $1,317,255 | $294,583 | $147,173 | $127,500 | 23 | $127,500 | $277,936 | $115,010 |
| 2023 | $1,169,225 | $146,377 | $115,101 | $100,000 | 21 | $100,000 | $131,374 | $99,936 |
| 2022 | $1,137,963 | $59,631 | $125,676 | $108,500 | 25 | $108,500 | $44,465 | $100,617 |
| 2021 | $1,204,268 | $97,495 | $123,149 | $107,000 | 24 | $107,000 | $81,281 | $112,946 |
| 2020 | $1,229,836 | $32,582 | $97,405 | $83,700 | 19 | — | $18,348 | $91,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Trillium House Inc. says its mission is to provide a home-like environment to hospice patients in the central Upper Peninsula and respite for families caring for a loved one at home. The Women’s Center Inc. says it supports victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Alger and Marquette Counties through programs that protect, educate, advocate, counsel, and empower. The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum describes its mission as helping youth and families explore, create, and learn together through inclusive, child-designed exhibits. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $106,100 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median of $3,500. Among the largest grants were $21,000 to the YMCA of Marquette County for a fieldhouse pledge; $15,000 to Northern Lights Child Advocacy for women’s center emergency shelter support; $10,000 to the NMU Foundation for a pledge payment; and $10,000 to Trillium House Inc. for its care fund. Other listed grants included $7,500 to Superior Arts Youth Theater for general operations, $5,000 to the Ishpeming Cancer Society for patient care services, and $3,000 to Sacred Earth Foundation for general operations.
The 2025 filing says applicants should obtain and complete a grant application according to its instructions, including a project budget. Required materials include a narrative covering an executive summary, purpose of the grant, evaluation, budget, and organization; and attachments comprising an IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) exempt status, a board list, financial information, and an annual report. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert J. Toutant as director and treasurer, William I. McDonald as director and secretary, and Alice M. Reynolds, Patricia L. Micklow, John F. Marshall, Michele O. Butler, Michelle Sellers, Thomas G. Humphrey, and William Digneit as directors.
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alice M. Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele O. Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Micklow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Toutant
Director & T
Director & Treasurer → Director & T, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William I. McDonald
Director & S
Director & Secretary → Director & S, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sellers
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Humphrey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Digneit
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/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 Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation
How much does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation give each year?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation gave $106K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 23 grants.
What is Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's typical grant size?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,584, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation give grants?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marquette, MI (16 grants).
Does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's largest grantees?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Marquette County ($21,000), Northern Lights Child Advocacy ($15,000) and The NMU Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (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 Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation?
The filing says the foundation 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 Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's EIN?
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3354883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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