The Reagan Foundation
The Reagan Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $66,056 to organizations in several states.
The Reagan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Reagan Foundation gave $66K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,056
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,505
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,076,341
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Reagan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists William K Reagan as the contact and says to submit a written request with an explanation of need. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: William K Reagan
Mailing address: 1775 N Warm Springs Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: (801) 521-1775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reagan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($25K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (38% of grant dollars), Utah (35%), Minnesota (16%), Colorado (8%), and California (2%). The listed grants also include recipients in Massachusetts, New York, and Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Reagan Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $82K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $10,356 |
| Jewish Family Services Park City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Utah College of Law-Reagan Scholarship Fund Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| J Willard Marriott Library Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Health Net Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Williston Northampton School Easthampton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,076,341 | $67,634 | $68,624 | $66,056 | 12 | $66,056 | $65,066 | $71,791 |
| 2023 | $1,076,146 | $62,021 | $77,069 | $72,809 | 17 | $72,809 | $57,761 | $65,505 |
| 2022 | $1,083,845 | $45,633 | $47,722 | $47,500 | 14 | $47,500 | $45,411 | $52,831 |
| 2021 | $768,021 | $211,608 | $85,425 | $81,500 | 4 | $81,500 | $207,683 | $47,432 |
| 2020 | $612,299 | $30,421 | $54,028 | $52,300 | 8 | — | $40,575 | $41,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reagan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational, health, Jewish community, science education, and other organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, which received $25,000, describes its mission as providing a diverse educational environment, advancing research, and providing patient care through its health system. Mayo Clinic, which received $10,356, says its mission is to contribute to health and well-being through clinical practice, education, and research. The United Jewish Federation of Utah, which received $5,000, describes its mission as building and maintaining a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $66,056. Grants ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania; $10,356 to Mayo Clinic; and $5,000 each to Jewish Family Services, United Jewish Federation of Utah, the University of Utah College of Law-Reagan Scholarship Fund, the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, and the J Willard Marriott Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia Louise Oslowitz Reagan and Daniel A Reagan as trustees, and William K Reagan as foundation manager.
The Reagan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Reagan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Louise Oslowitz Reagan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William K. Reagan
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
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 Reagan Foundation
How much does The Reagan Foundation give each year?
The Reagan Foundation gave $66K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 17 grants.
What is The Reagan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Reagan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,505, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reagan Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Reagan Foundation give grants?
The Reagan Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (35%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Does The Reagan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Reagan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Reagan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Reagan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($25,000), Mayo Clinic ($10,356) and Jewish Family Services ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reagan Foundation?
The Reagan Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Reagan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational, health, Jewish community, science education, and other organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reagan Foundation?
The filing lists William K Reagan as the contact and says to submit a written request with an explanation of need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Reagan Foundation's EIN?
The Reagan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0607740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Reagan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-reagan-foundation-morg_c09903c79be04f51b8cfa4174339d189
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