Richard D Reis Family Foundation
The Richard D Reis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing says that most of its grants are for education in the United States, and its reported grants include support for universities and organizations in several other areas.
Richard D Reis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard D Reis Family Foundation gave $61K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,850
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,484
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,213,538
- +7.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (18 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard D Reis Family Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The filing requests a written request with all pertinent data. It says most grants are not greater than $2,500.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says it prefers requests by August each year. The August 2026 preferred submission period has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing says it prefers requests by August each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard D Reis
Mailing address: 9 Weebetook Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 833-7347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard D Reis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of Kentucky English Dept ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 163 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio accounted for 53% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado and Kentucky at 8% each, and South Carolina and Illinois at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard D Reis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 41 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $70K (2020). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Kentucky English Dept Lexington, KY | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $5,000 |
| Indian Hill Schools Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $3,000 |
| 8 Donations of 500 or Less to Each Organization Cincinnati, OH | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,550 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services Cincinnati, OH | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,500 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,500 |
| Cincinati Leukemia Lymphoma Society Blue Ash, OH | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,000 |
| Cincinati Opera Cincinnati, OH | To be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Richard D Reis Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,213,538 | $60,614 | $69,902 | $60,850 | 41 | $60,850 | $60,614 |
| 2024 | $1,130,612 | $55,738 | $60,452 | $52,600 | 30 | $52,600 | $55,738 |
| 2023 | $1,022,433 | $21,671 | $59,336 | $51,125 | 31 | $51,125 | $23,940 |
| 2022 | $949,460 | $60,712 | $65,318 | $58,296 | 33 | $58,296 | $53,690 |
| 2021 | $1,161,910 | $55,519 | $61,603 | $54,450 | 28 | $54,450 | $48,366 |
| 2020 | $1,060,476 | $-15,102 | $76,751 | $70,202 | 24 | — | $5,219 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing says most grants are for education purposes in the United States. The 2025 recipients also show support for a range of organizations. For example, Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. Polite Tumor says it provides financial assistance to young adults under 40 diagnosed with breast cancer. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions address mental health services, college-preparatory learning, animal services, arts and education, wildlife, and entrepreneurship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $60,850. Grants ranged from $800 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $5,000 to the University of Kentucky English Department. Other notable awards included $3,000 to Indian Hill Schools Foundation and $2,500 each to Clemson University, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, Northwestern University, Savannah College of Art & Design, and Vanderbilt University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard D Reis as president, Pamela S Reis as officer, Jennifer Arnold as treasurer, and Dr Ashely E Reis as secretary.
Richard D Reis Family Foundation is led by Richard D. Reis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard D. Reis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashely E. Reis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Arnold
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Reis
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Richard D Reis Family Foundation
How much does Richard D Reis Family Foundation give each year?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation gave $61K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 30 grants.
What is Richard D Reis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,484, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard D Reis Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Richard D Reis Family Foundation give grants?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (8%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (18 grants), Blue Ash, OH (2 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Richard D Reis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Richard D Reis Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Be Used by the Organization in the Manner Most Beneficial" (41 grants).
Who are Richard D Reis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of Kentucky English Dept ($5,000), Indian Hill Schools Foundation ($3,000) and 8 Donations of 500 or Less to Each Organization ($2,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard D Reis Family Foundation?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What does Richard D Reis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing says most grants are for education purposes in the United States. The 2025 recipients also show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard D Reis Family Foundation?
The filing requests a written request with all pertinent data. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard D Reis Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard D Reis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1184358. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Richard D Reis Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Richard D Reis Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Ohio
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
United Way of Greater Cincinnati funds community programs focused on educational success, financial empowerment and housing security, including workforce development and emergency food and shelter. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1.55 million, with a median of $65,000, primarily serving nine Cincinnati-area counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. It is not currently accepting general funding requests; nonprofits can join its notification list for future funding cycles.
Assets
$86.6M
Grants
224
Total Given
$33.1M
Farmer Family Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Farmer Family Foundation supports arts, education, child advocacy, healthcare, research, and other charitable work, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $15 million, with a median of $15,000; the filing describes submitting a letter with the request purpose and amount plus general organizational information, and states no deadline or award restrictions.
Assets
$242.2M
Grants
181
Total Given
$49.6M
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
1,747
Total Given
$242.7M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Richard D Reis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-d-reis-family-foundation-morg_4abde734768d4487b08296b4aabd2d37
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_261184358_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Richard D Reis Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/richard-d-reis-family-foundation-morg_4abde734768d4487b08296b4aabd2d37},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-25. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Richard D Reis Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Richard D Reis Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?