Reiter Family Foundation
The Reiter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. It describes its work as supporting organizations doing meaningful work in Colorado communities, with stated focus areas that include housing, food security, education and youth, and environment and conservation.
Reiter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Reiter Family Foundation gave $109K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,941
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,782
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,750,478
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reiter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes an application process, but the foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only preselected charitable organizations contributions.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists March 1 for housing and food access, June 1 for education, and October 1 for environment and conservation. These 2026 dates have passed as of October 2, 2026; the website says the 2027 deadlines are different but does not provide them.
- Deadline
- The website lists March 1 for housing and food access, June 1 for education, and October 1 for environment and…
- Contact
Mailing address: 6837 South Windermere Street, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 619-2994
Website: https://www.reiterfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Reiter Family Foundation
Reiter Family Foundation Grant: Education and Youth Programming
Reiter Family Foundation
Amount
US $2,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Reiter Family Foundation Grant: Housing and Food Access
Reiter Family Foundation
Amount
US $2,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Reiter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rare Village Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it tends to focus its giving in the Denver Metro and Grand County areas of Colorado. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (57%), Texas (37%), and Iowa (7%). The percentages are rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reiter Family Foundation gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $109K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Village Foundation McKinney, TX | Elly's Team - Gene Therapy Treatment | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Denver, CO | In Honor of Mindy Buehler | $10,000 |
| Trailhead Institute Denver, CO | Elevated Denver | $10,000 |
| Food for Thought - Denver Denver, CO | General Donation | $10,000 |
| ETM-Colorado Denver, CO | General Donation | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Community Chest Denver, CO | Boobapalooza - Breast Cancer Fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Tall Tales Ranch Highlands Ranch, CO | Golf Tournament | $4,052 |
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | Tower Society | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,750,478 | $86,851 | $145,896 | $108,941 | 14 | $108,941 | $76,331 | $86,122 |
| 2023 | $1,736,616 | $83,008 | $96,836 | $85,252 | 5 | $85,252 | $72,394 | $82,907 |
| 2022 | $1,700,731 | $1,700,731 | — | — | — | — | $731 | $6,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reiter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to invest in community pillars and address systemic gaps for local residents. Its stated focus areas are housing, food security, education and youth, and environment and conservation. The website identifies housing and food security, education, and environment and conservation as the subjects for its grant cycles.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several fields. For example, Food Bank of the Rockies describes its mission as nourishing people facing food insecurity, and Food for Thought-Denver says it works to eliminate weekend hunger for students. ETM-Colorado says it partners with under-resourced schools to provide music education. Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational programs and experiences for students. Tall Tales Ranch describes its work as community integration, vocational training, and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $108,941. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $40,000 to Rare Village Foundation for “Elly’s Team - Gene Therapy Treatment.” Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Food Bank of the Rockies, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Trailhead Institute, Food for Thought - Denver, and ETM-Colorado. The foundation also awarded $5,000 to Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation for an endowed scholarship.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an application process and says applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status, submit a full application, and comply with reporting requirements if funded. Applicants may submit one proposal per calendar year and may apply again the following year unless otherwise advised. Recipients must submit a formal final report one year after receiving funding and at least one brief informal report during the grant year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Reiter as president and Vanessa Reiter as director.
Reiter Family Foundation is led by Robert Reiter, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Reiter
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Vanessa Reiter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Reiter Family Foundation
How much does Reiter Family Foundation give each year?
Reiter Family Foundation gave $109K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 5 grants.
What is Reiter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Reiter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,782, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reiter Family Foundation give grants?
Reiter Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (37%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants).
Does Reiter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Reiter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reiter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Reiter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rare Village Foundation ($40,000), Food Bank of the Rockies ($10,000) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reiter Family Foundation?
Reiter Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reiter Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to invest in community pillars and address systemic gaps for local residents. Its stated focus areas are housing, food security, education and youth, and environment and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reiter Family Foundation?
The website describes an application process, but the foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only preselected charitable organizations contributions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reiter Family Foundation's EIN?
Reiter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4397408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Reiter Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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