Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation
The Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2026 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $145,800, with grants listed for organizations in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation gave $146K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Vermont. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $145,800
- -9.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,580
- -9.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,580
- Total assets
- $3,063,061
- -1.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (313) 222-9388
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VNA & Hospice of the Southwest ($15K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing lists recipients in Vermont and New Hampshire: 90% of grant dollars went to Vermont and 10% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2026). 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2026) to $175K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Rutland, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Bennington County Human Society Arlington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Arlington Food Shelf Inc Arlington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Bennington County Meals Program Bennington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Bennington County Coalition for Bennington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Manchester Rescue Squad Inc Manchester Center, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health SYS Lebanon, NH | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| Southwestern Vermont Health Care Bennington, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
| The Dorset Equine Rescue E Dorset, VT | Daily Operational Support | $14,580 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,063,061 | $291,878 | $209,494 | $145,800 | 10 | $147,911 | $228,797 | $174,674 |
| 2025 | $3,112,655 | $313,073 | $215,343 | $161,000 | 10 | $164,707 | $261,550 | $166,810 |
| 2024 | $3,310,324 | $59,892 | $225,588 | $158,000 | 10 | $159,435 | $62,201 | $149,910 |
| 2023 | $3,474,156 | $4,695,486 | $215,481 | $174,800 | 10 | $175,883 | $693,975 | $160,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes health and hospice care, food assistance, meals for older adults and disabled residents, animal welfare, and other community services. For example, Bennington County Meals Program says it provides meals to people age 60 and older and disabled residents of Bennington County, Vermont. The Dorset Equine Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes abused, neglected, and slaughter-bound horses.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $145,800. Each was $14,580.
Listed recipients included VNA & Hospice of the Southwest, Bennington County Human Society, University of Vermont, Arlington Food Shelf, Bennington County Meals Program, Manchester Rescue Squad, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System, Southwestern Vermont Health Care, and The Dorset Equine Rescue. Each listed grant was for “daily operational support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A. as trustee.
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$15K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank (2023–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation
How much does Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation give each year?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation gave $146K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $161K across 10 grants.
What is Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $14,580, and its average grant was $14,580, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation give grants?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bennington, VT (3 grants) and Arlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include VNA & Hospice of the Southwest ($14,580), Bennington County Human Society ($14,580) and University of Vermont ($14,580), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes health and hospice care, food assistance, meals for older adults and disabled residents, animal welfare, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6254977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Does Reid Lillian Charitable 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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