Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582

Private foundation · Grantmaker Knoxville, TN EIN: 56-1925457

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2026 filing reports 32 grants totaling $972,771, with 99% of grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina and 1% to recipients in New York.

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 at a glance

In short: Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 gave $973K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in North Carolina. 56% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$972,771
+13.8% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
32
+23.1% vs 2025
Average grant
$30,399
-7.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$14,231,752
+0.0% vs 2025
New grantees (estimate)
56% first-time grantees (18 of 32, 2026)
Primary geography
North Carolina (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582

How to Apply

The foundation’s 2025 filing says requests should be submitted in writing as prescribed by the foundation. It lists no restrictions on awards.

Review Cycle
The 2025 filing lists February 28 and August 31. These dates have passed as of September 28, 2026.
Deadline
The 2025 filing lists February 28 and August 31.
Contact

Application contact: Brian Johannsen
Mailing address: 800 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37929
Phone: (865) 971-2353
Email: bejohannsen@ftb.com

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Creative Center of North Carolina Inc: $100KCreative Center of NorthCarolina Inc$100KNatural Science Center of Greensboro In dba Greensboro Science Center: $80KNatural Science Center ofGreensboro In dba Greensboro…$80KFurnish for Good Inc: $79KFurnish for Good Inc$79KOld Salem Museums & Gardens: $70KOld Salem Museums & Gardens$70KCrosby Scholars Community Partnership: $50KCrosby Scholars CommunityPartnership$50KDuke University: $50KDuke University$50KFamily Servicesinc: $50KFamily Servicesinc$50KWinston-Salem Industries for the Blind dba IFB Solutions: $50KWinston-Salem Industries forthe Blind dba IFB Solutions$50KPrecision Ocular Network (PON) - formerly Miracles In Sight (MIS): $50KPrecision Ocular Network (PON)- formerly Miracles In Sight…$50KEcho Ministry: $42KEcho Ministry$42K

The largest 2026 recipient was Creative Center of North Carolina Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $621K.

Grant Size Distribution

137 grants across all recorded years

101<$50K25$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 137 (74%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2026 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients and 1% to New York recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.

Cities

Winston-SalemCharlotteStatesvilleSouthern PinesChapel HillMars HillAttn Lorissa VinesGreensboroAshevilleDurhamElkinRaefordSouthern PineAsheboroBarium SpringsCullowheeDobsonHendersonvilleHighlandsRaleigh

Is Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 open to new grantees?

56%

first-time grantees, 2026

In 2026, 18 of 32 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $32K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 19% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M24 grants2021 26 grants2022 27 grants2023 26 grants2024 26 grants2025 32 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $841K (2021) to $973K (2026). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $973K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Creative Center of North Carolina Inc Winston-Salem, NCSecond Serving Studios$100,000
Natural Science Center of Greensboro In dba Greensboro Science Center Greensboro, NCBiodome & Beyond$80,000
Furnish for Good Inc Charlotte, NCProject Truck$78,771
Old Salem Museums & Gardens Winston-Salem, NCMarket & Development$70,000
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership Winston-Salem, NCCrosby Scholars Junior$50,000
Duke University Durham, NCBuilding Empathy and$50,000
Family Servicesinc Winston-Salem, NCOne Step Closer Capital$50,000
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind dba IFB Solutions Winston-Salem, NCWorkforce Services Project$50,000
Precision Ocular Network (PON) - formerly Miracles In Sight (MIS) Clemmons, NCDonor Service Center$50,000
Echo Ministry Elkin, NCHomeless Shelter Operation$42,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$14,231,752$1,101,096$1,110,083$972,77132$995,180$1,019,444$1,100,587
2025$14,229,787$806,229$972,778$855,00026$876,428$739,975$992,019
2024$14,383,741$805,437$983,411$883,01626$901,624$779,794$911,029
2023$14,589,505$699,166$1,084,964$967,00027$984,580$646,965$860,218
2022$14,982,206$1,369,464$1,060,638$926,95726$948,927$1,312,314$989,311
2021$14,677,858$1,237,806$946,798$841,38724—$1,208,629$950,332

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2026 — 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 formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including human services, culture and the arts, education, animal welfare, and science.

Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Furnish For Good Inc says it connects furniture and household goods with people and families transitioning out of homelessness, poverty, and other difficult circumstances. FAMILY SERVICES INC says it strengthens the well-being and development of families and individuals through human services including therapy, counseling, education, assistance, and advocacy. Triad Cultural Arts Inc describes itself as a community-based cultural arts organization that brings recognition to Black American history and culture.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $972,771. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to Creative Center of North Carolina Inc for “SECOND SERVING STUDIOS,” $80,000 to Natural Science Center of Greensboro In for “BIODOME & BEYOND,” and $78,771 to Furnish For Good Inc for “PROJECT TRUCK.” Other notable awards included $70,000 to Old Salem Museums & Gardens and $50,000 each to Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, Duke University, FAMILY SERVICES INC, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, and Precision Ocular Network.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 is led by First Horizon Bankl, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • First Horizon Bankl

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    $37K (2024) → $45K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: First Horizon Bank (2021–2023) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

First Horizon Bankl — Trustee: $45KFirst Horizon BanklTrustee$45K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $45K, to First Horizon Bankl (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582

How much does Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 give each year?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 gave $973K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $855K across 26 grants.

What is Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's typical grant size?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,399, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 that year got $29K on average.

Where does Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 give grants?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 gives mostly in North Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (14 grants), Charlotte, NC (3 grants) and Mars Hill, NC (2 grants).

Does Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 give general operating support?

Occasionally: 3% of Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's largest grantees?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's largest 2026 grantees include Creative Center of North Carolina Inc ($100,000), Natural Science Center of Greensboro In dba Greensboro Science Center ($80,000) and Furnish for Good Inc ($78,771), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $995K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 fund?

No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including human services, culture and the arts, education, animal welfare, and science. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582?

The foundation’s 2025 filing says requests should be submitted in writing as prescribed by the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's EIN?

Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1925457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/reynolds-foundation-186-8803582-morg_15699ca5dcbb484fb522adf0b9cad31d

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