Reese Foundation 47f055017

LANCASTER, PA EIN: 23-2349281 Website

Reese Foundation 47F055017 is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Established in 1996, it operates as an independent foundation with a focus on charitable giving to religious and social service organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$250K

+13.6% YoY

Grant Count

+21.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-6.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reese Foundation 47f055017 reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily to theological seminaries and Christian agencies and churches. Recent grantmaking has emphasized:

ESL programs and refugee support
Harbor programs
Radio programs
Building updates and repairs
Operations support for faith-based organizations

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $966K (87%)

Texas $84K (8%)

California $60K (5%)

States

California Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AkronCamarilloDallasDowningtownElizabethtownExtonFort WorthLancasterNew HollandPhoenixvilleStrasburgWarminster

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2024

Total assets: $4,121,780
Total revenues: $340,315
Total expenses: $251,800
Investment income and dividends: $124,082
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $215,817

Staffing

Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,206,895	$4,121,780	$4,028,936
Revenue	$379,249	$340,315	$144,186
Expenses	$291,579	$251,800	$238,835
Qualifying Distributions	$250,000	$220,000	$200,000
Net Investment Income	$342,291	$308,565	$115,816
Distributable Amount	$232,454	$213,068	$199,917

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($50,000), North Star Initiative ($35,000), Water Street Ministries ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
All Nations Assoc of Bible School New Holland, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,500
BIBLE2SCHOOL LANCASTER, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
SWAN SCALING WALLS A NOTE AT A TIME DOWNINGTOWN, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,500
VICKERY TRADING COMPANY DALLAS, TX	GENERAL PURPOSE	$7,500
SALVATION ARMY OF LANCASTER LANCASTER, PA	VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL &	$15,000
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE LANCASTER, PA	TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS	$15,000
LANCASTER COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LANCASTER, PA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$6,000
BIBLE VISUALS INTERNATIONAL INC AKRON, PA	PROGRAM FUNDING	$5,500
CHRIST'S HOME FOR CHILDREN WARMINSTER, PA	OPERATIONS	$15,000
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LANCASTER, PA	ESL PROGRAM & REFUGEE	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FULTON BANK N A	CO-TRUSTEE	6	$29,707
TIFFANY REESE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
ETHAN REESE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
L CATHERINE MORANZ	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
KIM SELDOMRIDGE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 3215, Lancaster, PA 17604-3215
Phone: 717-255-7652
EIN: 23-2349281

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Reese Foundation 47f055017 fund?

The foundation gives primarily to theological seminaries and Christian agencies and churches. Recent grantmaking has emphasized: • ESL programs and refugee support • Harbor programs • Radio programs • Building updates and repairs • Operations support for faith-based organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Reese Foundation 47f055017?

**Grant Activity (Fiscal Year Ending May 2024)** • Number of grants: 11 • Total giving: $250,000 • Typical award range: $2,500–$50,000 **Recent Grants** • Westminster Presbyterian Church: $50,000 (ESL Program & Refugee) • North Star Initiative: $25,000 (Harbor Program) • Water Street Mission: $20,000 (Building Update & Repairs)

Where does Reese Foundation 47f055017 make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Texas.

What size grants does Reese Foundation 47f055017 award?

In 2025, Reese Foundation 47f055017 awarded 23 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Reese Foundation 47f055017 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Reese Foundation 47f055017 reported a distributable amount of $232K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.