The David E Reese Family Foundation
The David E Reese Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its filings report two grants in 2022, including support for the Arizona Community Foundation.
The David E Reese Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $112,705
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $37
- -98.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $735
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,801
- +162.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The David E Reese Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7748 North 54Th Street, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (602) 288-2536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David E Reese Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 40 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
A documented 2022 grant went to the Arizona Community Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The David E Reese Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $336K (2021) to $9.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $9.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $7,885,542 |
| Stephen J Wampler Foundation - Camp Wamp Coronado, CA | Provide Land for Operation of Camp Wamp | $2,000,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,705 | $37 | $3,801 | — | — | $735 | — | $477 |
| 2023 | $116,469 | $3,072 | $1,446 | — | — | — | — | $375 |
| 2022 | $114,843 | $78,646 | $9,919,110 | $9,885,542 | 2 | $9,885,542 | $79,579 | $201,233 |
| 2021 | $6,867,374 | $619,788 | $276,275 | $336,000 | 6 | $236,000 | $602,186 | $498,264 |
| 2020 | $6,535,312 | $279,720 | $1,945,525 | $1,993,500 | 32 | — | $258,125 | $497,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David E Reese Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $477 for 2024 — 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 mission is not stated. One documented grantee, the Arizona Community Foundation, describes its mission as “to lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.”
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported $9,885,542 in grants across two grants. The Arizona Community Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, received $7,885,542 that year. The filing data report zero grants in both 2023 and 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- David E Reese — President
- Louise R Reese — VP/Secretary
- Everett D Reese — Assistant Vice President/Treasurer
- Caleb F Reese — Assistant Vice President
The David E Reese Family Foundation is led by David E. Reese, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Reese
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb F. Reese
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Everett D. Reese
Assistant Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise R. Reese
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The David E Reese Family Foundation
How large is The David E Reese Family Foundation?
The David E Reese Family Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $735 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David E Reese Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated. One documented grantee, the Arizona Community Foundation, describes its mission as “to lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David E Reese Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The David E Reese Family Foundation make grants?
A documented 2022 grant went to the Arizona Community Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona.
What is The David E Reese Family Foundation's EIN?
The David E Reese Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0763892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David E Reese Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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