Reeves Foundation
Reeves Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, Ohio. It makes charitable and educational grants, with its 2024 filing stating a priority for requests benefiting Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Reeves Foundation at a glance
In short: Reeves Foundation gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,815,482
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,282
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,950
- Total assets
- $26,218,449
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (30 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Reeves Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Heidi Ross. Applications should be in writing and include an outline of the requested amount and purpose. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Funds are for charitable and educational purposes, with priority to those benefiting Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
- Review Cycle
- Applications should be submitted three weeks before bimonthly meetings.
- Deadline
- Applications should be submitted three weeks before bimonthly meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Heidi Ross
Mailing address: PO Box 441, Dover, OH 44622
Phone: (330) 364-4660
Website: https://reevesfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reeves Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tuscarawas County YMCA ($205K). Together the top 10 received $999K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 271 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing gives priority to requests benefiting Tuscarawas County, Ohio. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reeves Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 60 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas County YMCA Dover, OH | Air Makeup System | $205,000 |
| Friends of the Homeless New Philadelphia, OH | Jack's House of Hope Construction | $150,000 |
| RTY Inc New Philadelphia, OH | Install 3 Vintage Rides | $135,444 |
| Dover Tornado Club Inc Dover, OH | Crater Stadium Turf Project | $100,000 |
| Kent State University Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | Nurses Training Lab | $96,822 |
| Alpine Hill Historical Museum Sugarcreek, OH | Elevator | $75,000 |
| Dover Historical Society Reeves Museum Dover, OH | 2025 General Operations | $75,000 |
| Reeves Museum Dover Historical Society Dover, OH | Gutters, Re-Paving, Ac Unit | $62,000 |
| City of Dover Dover, OH | Pickleball Courts | $50,000 |
| Dover Public Library Dover, OH | ROOF | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,218,449 | $2,346,420 | $2,135,030 | $1,815,482 | 62 | $1,945,792 | $2,188,496 | $1,651,486 |
| 2023 | $25,952,169 | $2,079,696 | $1,875,178 | $1,589,588 | 57 | $1,709,562 | $1,781,242 | $1,416,645 |
| 2022 | $25,745,777 | $2,026,378 | $1,573,068 | $1,310,755 | 53 | $1,406,968 | $1,886,500 | $1,449,057 |
| 2021 | $25,301,735 | $3,403,145 | $1,487,083 | $1,208,618 | 45 | $1,280,656 | $3,241,904 | $1,577,284 |
| 2020 | $23,382,603 | $2,287,989 | $1,633,991 | $1,384,867 | 54 | — | $2,144,686 | $1,332,957 |
| 2019 | $22,746,262 | $1,328,710 | $1,392,320 | $1,177,001 | 50 | — | $1,188,588 | $1,315,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reeves Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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’s 2024 filing says funds are granted for charitable and educational purposes, with priority given to those benefiting Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Its website states, “We take their dreams, and we give them wings!” and says it believes people, regardless of ability, have the right to enjoy life abundantly as fully contributing citizens.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Friends of the Homeless describes its work as providing programs, services, and housing to help people move out of homelessness. RTY says it provides children’s rides and a concession stand at New Philadelphia Tuscora City Park. The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum says it collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets southern Tuscarawas County history. New Philadelphia City Schools describes its purpose as supporting educational excellence through scholarships, classroom grants, and student incentives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $1,815,482. Grant amounts ranged from $2,375 to $205,000, with a median of $12,950. Examples include $205,000 to Tuscarawas County YMCA for an air makeup system; $150,000 to Friends of the Homeless for Jack’s House of Hope construction; $135,444 to RTY Inc for three vintage rides; and $96,822 to Kent State University Tuscarawas for a nurses training lab.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffry T. Wagner as president; Peter F. Wagner as secretary/treasurer; Robert P. Espenschied as vice president; and Robin C. Waltz, Terry A. Pennington, and Dalene R. Baker as trustees.
Reeves Foundation is led by Jeffry T. Wagner, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffry T. Wagner
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $20K (2024)
Terry A. Pennington
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Dalene R. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $16K (2024)
Robin C. Waltz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $16K (2024)
Peter F. Wagner
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $18K (2024)
Robert P. Espenschied
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $18K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Pissocra (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $20K, to Jeffry T Wagner (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Reeves Foundation
How much does Reeves Foundation give each year?
Reeves Foundation gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 57 grants.
What is Reeves Foundation's typical grant size?
Reeves Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,950, and its average grant was $29,282, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reeves Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Reeves Foundation give grants?
Reeves Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Philadelphia, OH (17 grants), Dover, OH (16 grants), Dennison, OH (4 grants) and Newcomerstown, OH (4 grants).
Does Reeves Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Reeves Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project Lead the Way" (7 grants).
Who are Reeves Foundation's largest grantees?
Reeves Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tuscarawas County YMCA ($205,000), Friends of the Homeless ($150,000) and RTY Inc ($135,444), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reeves Foundation?
Reeves Foundation reported $26.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reeves Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says funds are granted for charitable and educational purposes, with priority given to those benefiting Tuscarawas County, Ohio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reeves Foundation?
Contact Heidi Ross. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reeves Foundation's EIN?
Reeves Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6575477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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