The Edward G Reynolds Charitable
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable is a private foundation, based in Florence, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $390K. Net investment income was $137K.
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable at a glance
In short: The Edward G Reynolds Charitable gave $390K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,000
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,000
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $7,458,229
- +71.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward G Reynolds Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NKU Foundation Inc ($265K). Together the top 2 received $290K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward G Reynolds Charitable gives
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $672K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NKU Foundation Inc Highland Heights, KY | General Purpose Donation to Further Grantee's Mission. | $265,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Barren Heights Christian Retreat Center Jefferson, KY | General Purpose Donation to Futher Grantee's Mission. | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,458,229 | $3,122,775 | $401,728 | $390,000 | 3 | $390,000 | $137,175 | $228,978 |
| 2023 | $4,342,204 | $-9,614 | $415,905 | $392,500 | 4 | $392,500 | $58,420 | $215,247 |
| 2022 | $4,550,844 | $1,526,052 | $686,337 | $672,300 | 4 | $672,300 | $22,697 | $169,763 |
| 2021 | $3,782,675 | $1,020,016 | $177,071 | $161,500 | 1 | $161,500 | $9,156 | $144,792 |
| 2020 | $2,904,293 | $1,038,795 | $154,403 | $150,000 | 2 | — | $37,373 | $98,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward G Reynolds Charitable reported a distributable amount of $229K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable is led by Edward G. Reynolds, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward G. Reynolds
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. Scott Boster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Whitehouse II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Edward G Reynolds Charitable
How much does The Edward G Reynolds Charitable give each year?
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable gave $390K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $393K across 4 grants.
What is The Edward G Reynolds Charitable's typical grant size?
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $130,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward G Reynolds Charitable give grants?
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Edward G Reynolds Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Edward G Reynolds Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Edward G Reynolds Charitable?
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $390K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward G Reynolds Charitable's EIN?
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1973471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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