Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Walker, Minnesota. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in outdoor activities and conservation, Catholic education and formation, and other charitable areas represented among its 2024 grants.
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation gave $59K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,238
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,278
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,072,120
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 490, Walker, MN 56484
Phone: (218) 851-1180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midway USA Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Minnesota (26%), Missouri (25%), Kentucky (17%), Tennessee (17%), and Wisconsin (4%). The listed grantees also included organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midway USA Foundation Columbia, MO | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $15,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic - Holy Moments Erlanger, KY | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| MN Fish Osseo, MN | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Augustine Institute Greenwood Village, CO | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Childrens Research Institutes Wauwatosa, WI | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| St Francis of the Lake Catholic School Brainerd, MN | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $1,500 |
| TC Muskies Inc Bloomington, MN | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $1,500 |
| Wolves Fishing Team Walker, MN | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organization. | $1,200 |
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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 | $1,072,120 | $57,509 | $59,858 | $59,238 | 26 | $59,238 | $52,214 | $56,602 |
| 2023 | $1,074,469 | $19,855 | $58,255 | $56,125 | 14 | $56,125 | $19,155 | $53,994 |
| 2022 | $1,112,869 | — | $12,131 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $4,567 |
| 2021 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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
The foundation describes its grant purposes as supporting recipient organizations’ missions and visions; no separate foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Midway USA Foundation describes its work as funding nonprofit educational programs focused on firearms safety, shooting skills, hunting, and outdoor activities, with an emphasis on young people. The Augustine Institute says it serves the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. Special Olympics says it promotes inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $59,238. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $15,000 to Midway USA Foundation; $10,000 each to Dynamic Catholic - Holy Moments and Ducks Unlimited; $5,000 to MN Fish; and $2,000 each to Augustine Institute, Cross Catholic Outreach, and Childrens Research Institutes. Other listed grants included $1,500 to St Francis of the Lake Catholic School and $1,000 each to Immaculate Heart and Walker Area Pregnancy Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Adam Arnold is listed as a trustee.
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation is led by Adam Arnold, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Arnold
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation
How much does Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation give each year?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation gave $59K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 14 grants.
What is Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,278, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation give grants?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and Kentucky (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Walker, MN (7 grants).
Does Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Midway USA Foundation ($15,000), Dynamic Catholic - Holy Moments ($10,000) and Ducks Unlimited ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its grant purposes as supporting recipient organizations’ missions and visions; no separate foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's EIN?
Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6921620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Reeds & Arnold 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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