The Reeves Foundation Inc
The Reeves Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2025 giving concentrated in New Jersey and primarily designated for capital purposes.
The Reeves Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Reeves Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,155,599
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,560
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,667
- Total assets
- $20,324,928
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Reeves Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 830 Morris Turnpike 2Nd Floor, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 232-6104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reeves Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Overlook Foundation ($1.0M across 4 grants). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 54 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 6% to North Carolina, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Reeves Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Capital | $500,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Capital | $400,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Capital | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle Durham, NC | Capital | $71,667 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | Capital | $33,333 |
| American Red Cross Summit Summit, NJ | Operating | $20,000 |
| Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America New York, NY | Operating | $10,000 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | Operating | $10,000 |
| Summit United Methodist Church Summit, NJ | Operating | $10,000 |
| Charitable Contributions Thru Partnership Interests Held Short Hills, NJ | Unrestricted | $599 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,324,928 | $2,012,637 | $1,891,603 | $1,155,599 | 10 | $1,435,220 | $1,556,716 | $1,530,061 |
| 2024 | $20,127,540 | $823,757 | $1,999,484 | $1,255,958 | 11 | $1,550,865 | $330,442 | $1,578,695 |
| 2023 | $21,229,874 | $2,027,641 | $1,874,180 | $1,158,457 | 11 | $1,430,629 | $1,545,756 | $1,402,522 |
| 2022 | $21,135,023 | $3,296,806 | $1,822,235 | $1,118,853 | 11 | $1,380,859 | $2,842,900 | $1,533,376 |
| 2021 | $19,713,247 | $1,969,535 | $1,716,018 | $1,052,519 | 11 | — | $1,426,570 | $1,401,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reeves Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported, among others, health care, higher education, disaster relief, scouting, and a church. The Overlook Foundation describes its mission as advancing high-quality health care by Overlook Medical Center. Centenary University describes its mission as delivering degree programs and learning experiences that prepare students for regional and global professions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,155,599. Grant amounts ranged from $599 to $500,000, with a median of $26,666. The largest grants included $500,000, $400,000, and $100,000 to the Overlook Foundation, all for capital purposes. Other grants included $71,667 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle for capital and $33,333 to Centenary University for capital. The foundation also made operating grants of $20,000 to American Red Cross Summit, $10,000 to Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America, $10,000 to the Overlook Foundation, and $10,000 to Summit United Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JE Reeves Jr as president and treasurer; Carolyn Strong as vice president and secretary; and John E Reeves III, Katherine Mercer Reeves, and Daphne Wagner as directors.
The Reeves Foundation Inc is led by Je Reeves Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Je Reeves Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $135K (2025)
Carolyn Strong
V. President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Wagner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$599 (2023) → $599 (2025)
John E. Reeves III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$599 (2023) → $599 (2025)
Katherine Mercer Reeves
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$599 (2023) → $599 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane R. Mahelis (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $135K, to Je Reeves Jr (Pres./Treas.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Reeves Foundation Inc
How much does The Reeves Foundation Inc give each year?
The Reeves Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 11 grants.
What is The Reeves Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Reeves Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,667, and its average grant was $115,560, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Reeves Foundation Inc give grants?
The Reeves Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Summit, NJ (6 grants).
Does The Reeves Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Reeves Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital" (5 grants).
Who are The Reeves Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Reeves Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Overlook Foundation ($1,010,000 across 4 grants), Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle ($71,667) and Centenary University ($33,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Reeves Foundation Inc?
The Reeves Foundation Inc reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Reeves Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported, among others, health care, higher education, disaster relief, scouting, and a church. The Overlook Foundation describes its mission as advancing high-quality health care by Overlook Medical Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reeves Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Reeves Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Reeves Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1792933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Reeves Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Reeves Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-reeves-foundation-inc-morg_c35ef7caaebe41fe91c68dfcc3af495c
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