The James and Donna Reid Foundation
The James and Donna Reid Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $326K. Net investment income was $7K.
The James and Donna Reid Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Donna Reid Foundation gave $326K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $326,477
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,619
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $107,050
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 James and Donna Reid Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal Diocese of OH ($107K). Together the top 4 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James and Donna Reid Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $300K (2023) to $3.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocese of OH Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $107,050 |
| Musical Arts Association Cleveland, OH | Preservation Fund | $107,050 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Cleve HTS, OH | Stewardship Fund | $107,049 |
| Cleveland Museum of Arts Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $5,328 |
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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 | — | $17,294 | $344,251 | $326,477 | 4 | $334,126 | $7,169 | $14,757 |
| 2023 | $326,957 | $109,448 | $321,900 | $300,000 | 3 | $309,577 | $98,968 | $22,683 |
| 2022 | $530,180 | $109,724 | $432,284 | $420,000 | 4 | $423,702 | $101,142 | $33,439 |
| 2021 | $851,995 | $246,466 | $865,582 | $820,000 | 4 | $834,378 | $231,911 | $60,949 |
| 2020 | $1,470,635 | $1,239,121 | $3,934,742 | $3,900,000 | 6 | — | $1,223,681 | $150,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Donna Reid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Donna Reid Foundation is led by Donna S. Reid, President & Trs.trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna S. Reid
President & Trs.trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin G. Robertson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Steven Kestner Esq.
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad W. Makuch
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 James and Donna Reid Foundation
How much does The James and Donna Reid Foundation give each year?
The James and Donna Reid Foundation gave $326K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 3 grants.
What is The James and Donna Reid Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Donna Reid Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $107,050, and its average grant was $81,619, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Donna Reid Foundation give grants?
The James and Donna Reid Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does The James and Donna Reid Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The James and Donna Reid Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The James and Donna Reid Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James and Donna Reid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The James and Donna Reid Foundation's EIN?
The James and Donna Reid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1454506. 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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