The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in South Hamilton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $148K.
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,823
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,912
- +58.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,912
- Total assets
- $1,885,537
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Julian Reiss Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Ignatius School ($55K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $38K (2021) to $88K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius School Bronx, NY | Program grant of $54,823 for operation of summer camp. | $54,823 |
| St Agnes School Lake Placid, NY | Tuition assistance and sponsorship of summer camp programs in the amount of $15,000. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,885,537 | $211,311 | $182,650 | $69,823 | 2 | $194,256 | $148,345 |
| 2023 | $1,856,876 | $143,543 | $242,981 | $87,910 | 4 | $225,102 | $95,639 |
| 2022 | $1,956,314 | $131,348 | $204,888 | $52,913 | 3 | $189,079 | $93,672 |
| 2021 | $2,029,854 | $76,723 | $106,894 | $38,000 | 2 | $96,650 | $45,905 |
| 2020 | $2,060,025 | $441,423 | $90,558 | $41,000 | 2 | — | $293,844 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc is led by John Reiss, Executive Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Reiss
Executive Chairman
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Sloan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Reiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara DeSantis Moody
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah C Reiss
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Reiss Acworth
Executive Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Reiss
Executive Vice Chair
Director → Executive Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Margaret Watson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Jacob Reiss (2020–2022) — Director & Director Emeritus
- Former: Elizabeth G Reiss (2020) — Director
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 Julian Reiss Foundation Inc
How much does The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc give each year?
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 4 grants.
How large is The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc?
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $211K.
Where does The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc operate?
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Julian Reiss Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6012292. 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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