Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $452K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $17K.
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,500
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,313
- +84.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $451,787
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Appalacian Trail Conservancy ($7K). Together the top 8 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $19K (2023) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalacian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| SPLC Montgomery, AL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust Clayton, NY | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | General Operations | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence Valley SPCA Ogdensburg, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $451,787 | $21,542 | $31,754 | $26,500 | 8 | $27,600 | $17,388 | $26,975 |
| 2024 | $465,049 | $26,166 | $29,549 | $21,500 | 12 | $22,575 | $22,066 | $26,007 |
| 2023 | $468,248 | $106,469 | $23,462 | $18,500 | 9 | $19,500 | $102,630 | $22,814 |
| 2022 | $384,601 | $6,308 | $30,661 | $25,750 | 9 | $26,675 | $8,816 | $24,538 |
| 2021 | $409,004 | $15,542 | $34,252 | $29,000 | 13 | $29,900 | $11,572 | $28,223 |
| 2020 | $427,733 | $31,134 | $32,041 | $27,000 | 12 | — | $27,488 | $24,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Reynolds Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William G. Reynolds
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 12 grants.
What is Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,313, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's top state is West Virginia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Appalacian Trail Conservancy ($6,500), Fabretto Children's Foundation ($5,000) and SPLC ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust reported $452K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chevy Chase, MD. It holds $452K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7172590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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