Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia, that provides grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants supported medical care and research, higher education, the performing arts, museums, community organizations, and other charitable purposes.
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Virginia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,725,044
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,352
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,809,060
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (27 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% 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 Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications should be written and include the recipient’s name and address and the charitable purpose. The filing lists Lola C. Reinsch as the contact for applications. It states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lola C Reinsch
Mailing address: 2040 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 920-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inova Health Foundation ($502K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
555 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 539 grants of 555 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% each to recipients in Maryland and North Carolina. Tennessee accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 94 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $858K (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Health Foundation Falls Church, VA | Support Medical Care, Research, Disease Prevention and Cures | $502,000 |
| VHC Health Foundation Arlington, VA | Support Medical Care, Research, Disease Prevention and Cures | $500,000 |
| Marymount University Arlington, VA | Support Higher Education | $400,000 |
| Virginia Chamber Orchestra Alexandria, VA | Support Public Access to the Performing Arts | $31,000 |
| Arena Stage Theater Washington, DC | Support Public Arts in the Community | $27,400 |
| Signature Theater Arlington, VA | Support Public Access to the Performing Arts | $26,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Support National Museums and Public Works | $25,150 |
| DC'S Dancing Stars Fairfax, VA | Support Charitable Causes by Assisting Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Leadership Institute (The) Arlington, VA | Support Strong Public Policy and Traditional American Values | $15,000 |
| Columbia Pike Project for the Arts (CPRO) Arlington, VA | Support Responsible Community Revitalization | $12,500 |
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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 | $17,809,060 | $2,318,551 | $1,734,927 | $1,725,044 | 94 | $1,725,044 | $1,309,912 | $1,353,094 |
| 2023 | $17,237,918 | $2,604,112 | $2,187,720 | $2,154,034 | 101 | $2,154,034 | $653,778 | $1,119,036 |
| 2022 | $16,799,187 | $2,119,043 | $1,430,852 | $1,406,768 | 115 | $1,406,768 | $402,543 | $1,049,188 |
| 2021 | $16,103,494 | $1,867,733 | $1,119,770 | $1,070,487 | 139 | $1,070,487 | $949,986 | $1,097,636 |
| 2020 | $15,368,031 | $2,201,729 | $871,218 | $858,387 | 106 | — | $1,596,077 | $822,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for medical care, research, disease prevention and cures; higher education; public access to the performing arts; community arts; museums and public works; and community revitalization.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Marymount University describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic university emphasizing intellectual curiosity, service, and a global perspective. The Smithsonian Institution says its mission is to increase and diffuse knowledge through preserving heritage, discovering knowledge, and sharing resources. Arlington Community Foundation describes its work as identifying community needs and deploying charitable resources to address them. Other 2024 recipients include health organizations, a chamber of commerce, and performing arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $1,725,044. Grants ranged from $100 to $502,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $502,000 to INOVA Health Foundation and $500,000 to VHC Health Foundation, both for medical care, research, disease prevention, and cures, and $400,000 to Marymount University for higher education.
Other grants included $31,000 to Virginia Chamber Orchestra, $27,400 to Arena Stage Theater, $26,000 to Signature Theater, and $25,150 to the Smithsonian Institution. The foundation also gave $11,700 to Arlington Community Foundation, $2,000 to 1st Stage Inc, $2,000 to Colorectal Cancer Alliance, $1,605 to Arlington Free Clinic, and $1,126 to Chamber Dance Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lola C. Reinsch as trustee and president; Sidney G. Simmonds as trustee and secretary; Guy Gotts as trustee and vice president/treasurer; and Gerald Pierce as trustee and assistant treasurer.
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc is led by Lola C. Reinsch, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lola C. Reinsch
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Gotts
Trustee, Vice President & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee, Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney G. Simmonds
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Pierce
Trustee & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc
How much does Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 101 grants.
What is Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $18,352, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (29 grants), Arlington, VA (23 grants), Alexandria, VA (4 grants) and McLean, VA (4 grants).
Does Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Assistance Programs for the Needy" (6 grants), "Support Public Access to the Performing Arts" (6 grants) and "Support Historical Museums and Public Works" (5 grants).
Who are Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Inova Health Foundation ($502,000), VHC Health Foundation ($500,000) and Marymount University ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for medical care, research, disease prevention and cures; higher education; public access to the performing arts; community arts; museums and public works; and community revitalization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc?
Applications should be written and include the recipient’s name and address and the charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2402165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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