The Reuter Foundation
The Reuter Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Founded in 1988, it makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and nongovernmental agencies providing human services to people affected by poverty.
The Reuter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Reuter Foundation gave $634K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Ohio. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $634,224
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,870
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,275
- Total assets
- $12,044,201
- +12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (12 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (83% 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 Reuter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing says proposals are reviewed year-round and lists no deadline. The website says the next grant cycle opens in December 2026; its posted guidelines also state that applications are accepted December 1 through October 1, with no decisions made in December.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing says proposals are reviewed year-round and lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: The Reuter Foundation
Mailing address: 14430 Indian Creek, Middleburg Hts, OH 44130-6862
Phone: (440) 239-1230
Email: proposal@reuterfdn.org
Website: https://reuterfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reuter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College Now Greater Cleveland ($155K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 149 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission describes work in Northeast Ohio and around the world. Its 2023 filing states a narrower grant restriction: social service organizations in the Cleveland, Ohio, and Collin County, Texas, areas. In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining reported shares were Massachusetts (8%), Illinois (3%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Reuter Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 29 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $417K (2020) to $714K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $155,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Mattapoisett, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Recovery Resources Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $49,949 |
| Salvation Army of GC Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Humility of Mary Housing Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Zelle's Home Garfield HTS, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Care USA Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| City Mission Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University Hospital-Rainbow Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,044,201 | $2,108,666 | $738,650 | $634,224 | 29 | $634,224 | $197,746 | $526,919 |
| 2023 | $10,674,185 | $-417,184 | $672,772 | $572,500 | 32 | $572,500 | $235,937 | $549,264 |
| 2022 | $11,764,141 | $-1,181,963 | $1,884,445 | $714,000 | 30 | $714,000 | $75,783 | $578,331 |
| 2021 | $14,830,549 | $4,717,893 | $675,156 | $530,000 | 24 | — | $39,195 | $732,467 |
| 2020 | $7,447,983 | $-1,875,794 | $488,462 | $416,692 | 34 | — | $83,452 | $514,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reuter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $527K 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
The foundation encourages proposals from social service agencies working to help people break the cycle of poverty. Its stated areas of interest include early childhood education; tutoring and mentorship that help underserved students complete high school, trade school, or college; affordable housing and domestic or intimate partner violence services; substance use, addiction, and mental health services; job readiness and employment for underserved and formerly incarcerated people; and seed funding for innovative medical research.
Its 2024 grants illustrate several of these interests. College Now Greater Cleveland, which received $155,000, says its mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships, and retention services. Recovery Resources, which received $49,949, says it helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug use, and other addictions. Providence House, a $25,000 recipient, says it protects at-risk children and supports families in crisis. Humility of Mary Housing, also a $25,000 recipient, says it promotes self-sufficiency through supportive services and quality housing. Seeds of Literacy, which received $15,000, says it provides personal education to help adults succeed in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $634,224. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $17,275. Other notable awards included $50,000 to All Hands and Hearts, $25,000 each to the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland, Zelle’s Home, and Providence House, and $20,000 each to CARE USA, City Mission, University Hospital-Rainbow, Beech Brook Family Center, and America Making Migrants Safe.
The foundation’s website invites organizations to submit proposals by email and lists materials such as a project summary, goals and outcomes, budgets, organizational financial statements, a recent tax return, and proof of tax-exempt status. Its 2023 filing, however, states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing describes proposals as no more than four pages, accompanied by a cover letter, and specifies project details, need, budget, goals, timeline, tax-status information, an IRS determination letter, and a recent financial report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert A. Reuter as president, Heidi Paul as secretary, Gretchen Bowen as vice president, and Christopher Reuter as treasurer. Trustees listed are Matthew Bowen, Richard F. Sofka, Dana Paul, and Sandra Fedor-Reuter.
The Reuter Foundation is led by Robert A. Reuter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Reuter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Paul
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Bowen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard F. Sofka
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Fedor-Reuter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Reuter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gretchen Bowen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heidi Paul
Secretary
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 Reuter Foundation
How much does The Reuter Foundation give each year?
The Reuter Foundation gave $634K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $573K across 32 grants.
What is The Reuter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Reuter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,275, and its average grant was $21,870, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reuter Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Reuter Foundation give grants?
The Reuter Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants).
Does The Reuter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Reuter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Reuter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Reuter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include College Now Greater Cleveland ($155,000), All Hands and Hearts ($50,000) and Recovery Resources ($49,949), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reuter Foundation?
The Reuter Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $527K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Reuter Foundation fund?
The foundation encourages proposals from social service agencies working to help people break the cycle of poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reuter Foundation?
The Reuter Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check reuterfdn.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Reuter Foundation's EIN?
The Reuter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1766081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Reuter Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Reuter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-reuter-foundation-morg_67a89e0fd9cb4083bb29423a6798bef8
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