Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Kettering, Ohio. Founded in 1986, it supports higher education programs, scholarships, individual students, and academic institutions, with a stated goal of preparing students for key roles in regional communities.
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation at a glance
In short: Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation gave $754K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $753,660
- -49.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,515
- -44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $3,717,731
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says proposals must be submitted by email using its grant proposal outline. The outline requests organizational and project information, including the need, objectives, regional value, other project funding, and plans for ongoing support. Applicants are also asked to provide a financial statement or operating budget and current sources of income. Organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation excludes, among other things, individuals, political entities, individual primary or secondary schools, endowments, capital campaigns, and funding for deficits or debt retirement. An approved grant does not guarantee future support; recipients may be asked for a comprehensive assessment of grant success.
- Contact
Application contact: Reynolds And Reynolds Company Found
Mailing address: 1 Reynolds Way, Kettering, OH 45430
Phone: (937) 485-8443
Email: company_foundation@reyrey.com
Website: https://www.reyrey.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
Who Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dayton ($150K). Together the top 9 received $624K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($130,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 50 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on communities where it primarily operates: Dayton and Celina, Ohio, and Houston and College Station, Texas. In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 16% to Texas, 15% to Michigan, and 14% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 341% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $754K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $130,000 |
| Northwood University Midland, MI | Scholarships for Academic Programs | $110,000 |
| Scholarship America Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $107,960 |
| Wright State University Dayton, OH | Reynolds Leadership Scholars Program 3 of 3 Individual Scholarships & National Guard Scholarships | $80,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $55,000 |
| Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation Kettering, OH | Community Enrichment | $45,700 |
| Celina Combined Services Appeal Celina, OH | Health and Human Services | $10,000 |
| Western Ohio Educational Foundation Celina, OH | Scholarships | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,717,731 | $495,053 | $781,995 | $753,660 | 11 | $753,882 | $466,940 | $221,158 |
| 2024 | $4,004,512 | $1,372,410 | $1,500,057 | $1,476,340 | 12 | $1,476,570 | $413,923 | $247,743 |
| 2023 | $4,132,159 | $1,259,271 | $1,232,028 | $1,205,870 | 12 | $1,209,355 | $201,598 | $219,892 |
| 2022 | $4,104,916 | $615,861 | $603,516 | $575,370 | 7 | $576,807 | $239,152 | $221,231 |
| 2021 | $4,092,571 | $273,337 | $283,138 | $245,290 | 8 | $246,642 | $236,841 | $248,139 |
| 2020 | $4,102,372 | $261,729 | $253,770 | $218,420 | 7 | — | $227,616 | $212,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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
The foundation’s stated goal is to prepare quality students for key roles in regional communities. Its giving focuses on higher education programs and scholarships.
Its 2025 recipients included universities, colleges, and scholarship organizations. The University of Dayton describes itself as an independent Catholic research educational institution providing post-secondary education; Northwood University says it develops free-enterprise leaders; and Cedarville University says it provides education and discipleship in submission to biblical authority. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $753,660. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $60,000. Grants included $150,000 to the University of Dayton for scholarships, $120,000 to Texas A&M for scholarships, $110,000 to Northwood University for scholarships for academic programs, and $107,960 to Scholarship America for scholarships. Other awards included $80,000 to Wright State University for individual and National Guard scholarships, and $60,000 to Cedarville University for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dave Bates, Kasi Edwards, Willie Daughters, Sheri Robinson, Scott Barr, Brent Koesters, Pam Lugo, and David Shimek as trustees. Amy Wolfenbarger is listed as administrator, and William Kaufman as treasurer.
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave Bates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasi Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Daughters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Barr
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Koesters
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Shimek
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Lugo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wolfenbarger
Administrator
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Steve Kuhn (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Penikas (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jon Strawsburg (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
How much does Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation give each year?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation gave $754K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 12 grants.
What is Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's typical grant size?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $68,515, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation give grants?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (3 grants) and Celina, OH (2 grants).
Does Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's largest grantees?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Dayton ($150,000), Northwood University ($110,000) and Scholarship America ($107,960), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($130,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $754K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to prepare quality students for key roles in regional communities. Its giving focuses on higher education programs and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation?
The foundation’s website says proposals must be submitted by email using its grant proposal outline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's EIN?
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1168299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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