Reel Family Foundation Inc
Reel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. Its 2024 giving supported charitable organizations working in areas including youth and children, education, medical research, animal welfare, and services for veterans.
Reel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Reel Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,000
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,967
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,701,705
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (11 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reel Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 6840 E Powers Ave, Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 378-8353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Other leading recipient states were Virginia (4%), California (3%), North Carolina (3%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 60 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2023) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Foundation Denver, CO | Help College Youth | $7,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters Englewood, CO | help children | $5,000 |
| Project Hood Chicago, IL | Assist Disadvantaged Youth | $5,000 |
| A Precious Child Broomfield, CO | Help Children | $5,000 |
| Be Different Foundation Denver, CO | Helps Youth | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Assists Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | education for children | $4,500 |
| Kent Denver Englewood, CO | educational | $4,500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund Colorado Springs, CO | Help Needy | $4,000 |
| Maxfund Adoption Denver, CO | Help Animals | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,701,705 | $188,665 | $213,800 | $181,000 | 61 | $20,000 | $198,774 |
| 2023 | $2,477,501 | $188,268 | $205,062 | $172,500 | 50 | $20,000 | — |
| 2022 | $3,061,422 | $212,159 | $236,135 | $199,500 | 49 | $24,000 | — |
| 2021 | $3,232,631 | $22,286 | $229,959 | $189,400 | 47 | $12,000 | $96,753 |
| 2020 | $3,787,396 | $16,893 | $214,660 | $178,000 | 48 | — | $43,198 |
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 went to organizations whose stated missions include serving children in need, supporting low-income families, providing medically supported camp programs for children with serious diagnoses, and assisting people experiencing homelessness or poverty. For example, Warren Village says it helps low-income, single-parent families achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency; Roundup River Ranch says it offers free camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $181,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $7,000 to the University of Denver Foundation for “help college youth”; $5,000 each to Big Brothers and Sisters, Project HOOD, A Precious Child, Be Different Foundation, and the University of Colorado Foundation; and $4,500 each to the Denver Art Museum and Kent Denver.
The foundation states that it seeks appropriate donee organizations and conducts due diligence on existing and new charities. How to apply: The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis J. Davis as president.
Reel Family Foundation Inc is led by Louis J. Davis, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis J. Davis
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Louis J Davis (President).
Frequently asked questions about Reel Family Foundation Inc
How much does Reel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Reel Family Foundation Inc gave $181K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $173K across 50 grants.
What is Reel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Reel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,967, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reel Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Reel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Reel Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (21 grants), Aurora, CO (3 grants), Englewood, CO (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Reel Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Reel Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Needy" (7 grants), "Help Children" (7 grants) and "Help Veterans" (4 grants).
Who are Reel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Reel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Denver Foundation ($7,000), Big Brothers and Sisters ($5,000) and Project Hood ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reel Family Foundation Inc?
Reel Family Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $189K.
What does Reel Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reel Family Foundation Inc?
Reel Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Reel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Reel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3442960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Reel Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Reel Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/reel-family-foundation-inc-morg_607ecdbed9d240bfa5ae73f711d97adf
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