The Dale L Reese Foundation
The Dale L Reese Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2000 and based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been tax-exempt since May 2001. It functions as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
60
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-1.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a wide range of organizations across the United States. Recent grant activity includes a $2,500 grant to Woods Services Foundation in 2024 for general fund support. The foundation awarded approximately $191,000 in total grants in the most recent year, with an average grant size of $14 across 13,019 total grants awarded in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of $14 across 13,019 total grants awarded in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of $14 across 13,019 total grants awarded in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and others. It supports both major metropolitan areas such as New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, as well as smaller communities throughout the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.92 million
- Annual Revenue: $404,109
- Annual Expenses: $233,450
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,232,007 | $3,915,125 | $3,744,466 |
| Revenue | $549,249 | $404,109 | $241,675 |
| Expenses | $232,367 | $233,450 | $234,427 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $213,353 | $215,111 | $226,552 |
| Net Investment Income | $242,600 | $139,913 | $126,693 |
| Distributable Amount | $260,089 | $228,374 | $202,992 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three trustees:
- Patricia H Reese
- Carol A Bowes
- Seymour S Borislow
Each trustee receives compensation of $4,802 for their services.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA H REESE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,219 |
| CAROL A BOWES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,219 |
| SEYMOUR S BORISLOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,219 |
Contact Information
Address: 550 Pinetown Road, Suite 410, Fort Washington, PA 19034-2609
Telephone: 215-641-8300
EIN: 25-6741622
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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