Reutzel Foundation
The Reutzel Foundation is a private foundation based in Rogers, Arkansas. It makes charitable donations to public charities and scholarship recipients; its 2024 grants included scholarships as well as support for nonprofit organizations.
Reutzel Foundation at a glance
In short: Reutzel Foundation gave $32K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $776.829), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,850
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $777
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $34,938
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (83% 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 Reutzel Foundation
- 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: 224 S 2Nd St, Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: (479) 621-0006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reutzel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Guilding Eyes for the Blind ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($24,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 174 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. Other recipient states and jurisdictions included Virginia (5%), the District of Columbia (4%), New York (3%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reutzel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guilding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 24 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $24,000 |
| Arkansas Childrens Hospital Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Beta Gamma Sigma Inc Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans CST Newport, KY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fords Theatre Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fort Smith Trolley Museum Fort Smith, AR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| George Washingtons Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation Lexington, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,938 | $42,003 | $60,499 | $31,850 | 41 | $1,721 |
| 2023 | $53,434 | $40,005 | $52,343 | $26,850 | 36 | $2,935 |
| 2022 | $65,772 | $40,005 | $49,196 | $25,850 | 34 | $3,239 |
| 2021 | $74,963 | $40,011 | $48,524 | $27,850 | 37 | $3,902 |
| 2020 | $83,477 | $40,000 | $38,371 | $17,350 | 26 | $3,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reutzel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
An earlier description gives the foundation’s mission as “To reward the NWA Education system by helping individuals extend their education to higher learning.” Its 2024 grants included scholarships for students attending a range of colleges and donations to public charities.
Among the organizations it supported, Arkansas Children’s Hospital says its mission is to champion children and improve their health. Arts Live Theatre says it empowers children and enriches lives through children’s theatre and education. The National World War II Museum says it tells the story of the American experience in the war to help generations understand the price of freedom. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $31,850. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. Examples include $1,000 scholarships for students attending Missouri Southern State University, Crowder College, the University of Kansas, Stanford University, and several University of Arkansas campuses. The foundation also gave $500 each to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Beta Gamma Sigma, the National World War II Museum, and Arts Live Theatre, and $200 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George R Cranford as Vice President, Andrew R Miller as Secretary, and Ronald Cluck as Director.
Reutzel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Cluck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew R Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George R Cranford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Reutzel (2020–2023) — President
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 Reutzel Foundation
How much does Reutzel Foundation give each year?
Reutzel Foundation gave $32K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 36 grants.
What is Reutzel Foundation's typical grant size?
Reutzel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $777, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reutzel Foundation give grants?
Reutzel Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Smith, AR (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Reutzel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Reutzel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship-University of Arkansas" (14 grants).
Who are Reutzel Foundation's largest grantees?
Reutzel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Guilding Eyes for the Blind ($1,000), Arkansas Childrens Hospital ($500) and Beta Gamma Sigma Inc ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($24,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reutzel Foundation?
Reutzel Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does Reutzel Foundation fund?
An earlier description gives the foundation’s mission as “To reward the NWA Education system by helping individuals extend their education to higher learning.” Its 2024 grants included scholarships for students attending a range of colleges and donations to public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reutzel Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Reutzel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Reutzel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Reutzel Foundation's EIN?
Reutzel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1385384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Reutzel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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