The Stu and Betsy Reese Family
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family is a private foundation based in Marco Island, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $95,050 through 22 grants to charitable organizations.
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family at a glance
In short: The Stu and Betsy Reese Family gave $95K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,050
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,320
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,223,183
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% 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 Stu and Betsy Reese Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1625 Ludlow Road, Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: (239) 970-0202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stu and Betsy Reese Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCH Center for Philanthropy ($15K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 78 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 40% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut (13%), Maine (9%), Massachusetts (6%), and Maryland (5%). The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states, including California, the District of Columbia, Vermont, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stu and Betsy Reese Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $70K (2023) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Center for Philanthropy Naples, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Faithcare Hartford, CT | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust Miami, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lahey Health Institute of Advancement Burlington, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Project Healing Waters La Plata, MD | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| United Church of Marco Island Marco Island, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Fryeburg, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Josh Pallotta Fund Colchester, VT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,223,183 | $74,609 | $96,285 | $95,050 | 22 | $95,050 | $73,374 | $83,283 |
| 2023 | $1,243,799 | $98,190 | $70,835 | $69,600 | 16 | $69,600 | $96,955 | $80,799 |
| 2022 | $1,217,140 | $44,890 | $88,203 | $86,971 | 12 | $86,971 | $43,658 | $82,446 |
| 2021 | $1,253,517 | $71,635 | $89,170 | $87,950 | 11 | $87,950 | $43,371 | $80,266 |
| 2020 | $1,285,100 | $269,912 | $78,880 | $77,860 | 17 | — | $227,346 | $68,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stu and Betsy Reese Family reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 grantees include Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, whose mission is to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries and habitats, and Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, whose mission is to care for, house, and place unwanted animals. Other recipients describe missions involving humanitarian aid, government accountability, weather and climate research and education, residential care for children, and community music programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $95,050. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $15,000 to NCH Center for Philanthropy and $10,000 each to Faithcare and Bonefish Tarpon Trust. Other grants of $5,000 went to organizations including Project Healing Waters, Semper Fi Fund, United Church of Marco Island, Judicial Watch, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, Josh Pallotta Fund, Samaritan’s Purse, and Joy of Giving. The listed grant purposes were “General Purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stuart H Reese and Elizabeth G Reese as trustees.
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth G Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart H Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 Stu and Betsy Reese Family
How much does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family give each year?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family gave $95K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 16 grants.
What is The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's typical grant size?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,320, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stu and Betsy Reese Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family give grants?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants), Marco Island, FL (2 grants), Fryeburg, ME (2 grants) and Stone Harbor, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's largest grantees?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's largest 2024 grantees include NCH Center for Philanthropy ($15,000), Faithcare ($10,000) and Bonefish Tarpon Trust ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stu and Betsy Reese Family?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, whose mission is to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries and habitats, and Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, whose mission is to care for, house, and place unwanted animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stu and Betsy Reese Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's EIN?
The Stu and Betsy Reese Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6687024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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