Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,264,591 to charitable organizations in multiple states.
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn at a glance
In short: Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), top state Illinois. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,264,591
- +40.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,388
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $17,239,305
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3501 N Southport Ave 484, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (312) 375-8824
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union League Boys and Girls Club ($315K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 22 grants of 48 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Illinois received the largest share, at 47%, followed by Indiana at 10%, Montana at 10%, Pennsylvania at 9%, and Wisconsin at 8%. Grants also went to organizations in Colorado, Idaho, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $129K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2020) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union League Boys and Girls Club Chicago, IL | STEM Programming | $280,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of La Porte County Michigan City, IN | Afterschool Programming | $130,000 |
| Archie Bray Foundation Helena, MT | Build out clay business and support adult and youth programming | $125,000 |
| Oshun Family Center Philadelphia, PA | Resource Development and Operations Support | $110,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy Evanston, IL | Further Development of Space and Resources | $100,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advo Evanston, IL | General Operations | $99,689 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | Environmental Programming and Habitat Infrastructure Improvements | $75,000 |
| Cal-Wood Education Center Jamestown, CO | Outdoor Education Programming and Infrastructure | $75,000 |
| Digs with Dignity Corporation Chicago, IL | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuil Port Hadlock, WA | Support for Furthering Education | $55,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,239,305 | $1,966,126 | $1,559,948 | $1,264,591 | 17 | $1,332,937 | $1,752,115 | $1,528,549 |
| 2024 | $16,663,852 | $65,863 | $1,217,073 | $900,000 | 7 | $901,368 | $41,408 | $1,353,964 |
| 2023 | $17,815,062 | $12,823,565 | $1,080,774 | $974,500 | 8 | $974,500 | $12,717,291 | $875,424 |
| 2022 | $6,072,271 | $51,456 | $995,076 | $867,000 | 9 | $869,534 | $18,985 | $1,029,766 |
| 2021 | $7,015,891 | $1,151,556 | $852,792 | $695,000 | 7 | $695,675 | $1,024,962 | $1,237,664 |
| 2020 | $6,717,127 | $1,478,267 | $759,524 | $665,000 | 7 | — | $1,390,543 | $919,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for youth programming, arts, health, environmental conservation, outdoor education, and housing-related services. These descriptions reflect the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the Archie Bray Foundation describes its mission as providing facilities for people seriously interested in ceramic arts. Oshun Family Center says it seeks health equity across reproductive and mental health care, including care that reflects the race, culture, and ethnicity of families in underrepresented communities. The International Crane Foundation describes its goal as a world where cranes, people, and natural heritage thrive together. Cal-Wood Education Center says it offers outdoor education experiences, while Digs with Dignity describes furnishing homes for people experiencing homelessness. Payette Land Trust says it works to protect open space in central Idaho.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,264,591. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $280,000, with a median grant of $75,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $280,000 to Union League Boys and Girls Club for STEM programming; $130,000 to Boys Girls Club of La Porte County for afterschool programming; $125,000 to Archie Bray Foundation for building out a clay business and supporting adult and youth programming; and $110,000 to Oshun Family Center for resource development and operations support. Other grants included $100,000 to James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy for further development of space and resources, $99,689 to the same organization for general operations, and $75,000 each to International Crane Foundation for environmental programming and habitat infrastructure improvements, Cal-Wood Education Center for outdoor education programming and infrastructure, and Digs with Dignity Corporation for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret Jahn, Christopher Jahn, and Jaquelyn Jahn as directors.
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Jahn
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$70K (2025)
Christopher Jahn
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaquelyn Jahn
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carolyn L. Jahn (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles L. Jahn (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Reinhardt E. Jahn (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Margaret Jahn (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn
How much does Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn give each year?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $900K across 7 grants.
What is Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's typical grant size?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $74,388, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn that year got $42K on average.
Where does Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn give grants?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (10%) and Montana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Evanston, IL (2 grants), McCall, ID (2 grants) and Williams Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's largest grantees?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's largest 2025 grantees include Union League Boys and Girls Club ($315,026 across 2 grants), Boys Girls Club of La Porte County ($130,000) and Archie Bray Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for youth programming, arts, health, environmental conservation, outdoor education, and housing-related services. These descriptions reflect the work of grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn?
The foundation 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 Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's EIN?
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6643394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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