Reese Family Charitable Foundation

BONITA SPRINGS, FL EIN: 36-3882837

The Reese Family Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida (with records also showing Estero, FL). The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in July 1993. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable organizations across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$162K

+8.2% YoY

Grant Count

-8.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+18.5% YoY

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

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to local and regional charitable organizations. Based on recent filings:

Grant Range

** $175–$5,000

Review Cycle

- **Restrictions:** The foundation prioritizes local and regional charitable organizations

How to Apply

** Applicants should submit proposals in writing with no specified deadline

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in:

Illinois
Florida
District of Columbia
California
Texas
And additional states including Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and others

The foundation supports both major urban areas (such as Chicago, Miami, and Houston) and smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $133K (39%)

Florida $93K (27%)

District of Columbia $28K (8%)

Maryland $19K (6%)

Ohio $16K (5%)

Virginia $10K (3%)

Pennsylvania $9K (3%)

California $8K (2%)

+10 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AGOURA HILLSALBERT LEAARCH CAPEBONITA SPRINGSBUFFALO GROVECHICAGOCINCINNATICLARKSBURGCOLUMBUSCORTEZDALLASDEERFIELD BEACHEL SEGUNDOELGINFAIRFAXFALLS CHURCHFORT COLLINSFORT MYERSFT LAUDERDALEFT MYERS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $1,406,064
Total revenue: $197,017
Total expenses: $165,199
Total liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a stable financial position with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Red Cross ($4,500), Michael J Fox Foundation ($4,500), Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sw Florida ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL	$3,500
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$3,500
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$3,500
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION FAIRFAX, VA	GENERAL	$3,500
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$3,500
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ALBERT LEA, MN	GENERAL	$2,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL	$4,500
AMIGOS CENTER BONITA SPRINGS BONITA SPRINGS, FL	GENERAL	$1,000
ATHLETES IN ACTION XENIA, OH	GENERAL	$1,250
AUDUBON OF FLORIDA NAPLES, FL	GENERAL	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

C. Michael Reese serves as Trustee of the foundation. He is based at 22000 Shallowater Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 and can be reached at (630) 484-8999. He receives no compensation for his service.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
C MICHAEL REESE	TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Reese Family Charitable Foundation?

The foundation makes grants to local and regional charitable organizations. Based on recent filings: • **Total giving (2024):** $161,690 • **Typical grant range:** $175–$5,000 • **Median grant amount:** $2,000 • **Application process:** Applicants should submit proposals in writing with no specified deadline • **Restrictions:** The foundation prioritizes local and regional charitable organizations The foundation's giving focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human S…

Where does Reese Family Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in: • Illinois • Florida • District of Columbia • California • Texas • And additional states including Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and others The foundation supports both major urban areas (such as Chicago, Miami, and Houston) and smaller communities.

What size grants does Reese Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Reese Family Charitable Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Reese Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Reese Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3882837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.