Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust
The Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Sandusky, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $38,516 to organizations in Ohio and four other states.
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,516
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,501
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $547,519
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust
- Contact
Application contact: Jason Kuhnle Civista Bank
Mailing address: 100 E Water Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: (419) 627-4662
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent Depaul Society ($16K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% each to Pennsylvania and Maryland, and 3% each to Nebraska and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $43K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Society Norwalk, OH | General Support | $16,016 |
| St Mary's Parish Norwalk, OH | General Support | $8,500 |
| Glenmary Home Missions Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Vincent Seminary Latrobe, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Trinity Missions Silver Springs, MD | General Support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Norwalk, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Abigail Pregnancy Services Norwalk, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Columban Fathers St Columbans, NE | General Support | $1,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mary Knoll Fathers & Brot Maryknoll, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,519 | $44,094 | $49,702 | $38,516 | 11 | $39,088 | $33,748 | $37,662 |
| 2024 | $553,127 | $23,947 | $47,836 | $37,204 | 11 | $37,554 | $19,283 | $36,662 |
| 2023 | $577,149 | $33,637 | $44,604 | $34,876 | 10 | $35,220 | $12,237 | $34,317 |
| 2022 | $588,404 | $32,295 | $42,434 | $32,200 | 10 | $32,537 | $8,709 | $35,798 |
| 2021 | $598,578 | $62,245 | $53,761 | $42,718 | 10 | $43,049 | $33,833 | $40,297 |
| 2020 | $587,750 | $43,390 | $35,298 | $25,450 | 8 | — | $22,361 | $35,439 |
| 2019 | $581,025 | $26,044 | $30,904 | $21,455 | 8 | — | $12,459 | $34,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $38K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general support. The supported organizations include the University of Dayton, which describes its mission as providing undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 11 grants totaling $38,516. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $16,016, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $16,016 to St Vincent DePaul Society in Norwalk, Ohio, and $8,500 to St Mary's Parish in Norwalk, Ohio. Other listed recipients included Glenmary Home Missions, St Vincent Seminary, Trinity Missions, Catholic Charities, Abigail Pregnancy Services, Columban Fathers, University of Dayton, Mary Knoll Fathers & Brot, and Society for Propagation of Faith.
The trust’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Jason Kuhnle at Civista Bank and submit a “letter describing proposed course of study, etc.” The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Hipp, Christopher Stang, and Dennis Doughty as members of the advisory board.
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Hipp
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher Stang
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dennis Doughty
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust
How much does Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust give each year?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 11 grants.
What is Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,501, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust give grants?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (5%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, OH (4 grants).
Does Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent Depaul Society ($16,016), St Mary's Parish ($8,500) and Glenmary Home Missions ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general support. The supported organizations include the University of Dayton, which describes its mission as providing undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thomas E Reynolds Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6656480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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