Thomas J Reinhart Foundation
The Thomas J Reinhart Foundation is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2025, it reported giving $71,000 through 13 grants to organizations with educational and general charitable purposes.
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas J Reinhart Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,000
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,462
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,373,596
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% 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 J Reinhart Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific information required, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas J Reinhart Foundation
Mailing address: 511 N Broadway Ste 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 273-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas J Reinhart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rawson Saunders School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in several states. Texas accounted for 69% of grant dollars, New Jersey 14%, Washington, D.C. 6%, Minnesota 4%, and New Hampshire 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas J Reinhart Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rawson Saunders School Austin, TX | General Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| Blair Academy Blairstown, NJ | General Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Austin Outside Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Travis County Parks Foundation Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Compassion Choices Etna, NH | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center Milwaukee, WI | General Educational Purposes | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Houston, TX | General Educational Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,373,596 | $117,835 | $91,522 | $71,000 | 13 | $74,260 | $104,852 | $83,560 |
| 2024 | $1,347,399 | $210,525 | $83,603 | $63,000 | 11 | $68,233 | $195,955 | $75,668 |
| 2023 | $1,220,618 | $92,733 | $73,139 | $62,000 | 10 | $63,730 | $83,324 | $65,180 |
| 2022 | $1,201,166 | $42,661 | $87,346 | $67,000 | 10 | $71,311 | $31,368 | $66,376 |
| 2021 | $1,245,856 | $156,781 | $79,136 | $61,000 | 12 | $64,488 | $144,603 | $71,362 |
| 2020 | $1,166,775 | $33,885 | $58,707 | $45,000 | 6 | — | $23,222 | $61,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J Reinhart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in education, parks, hunger relief, early learning, health, and other charitable areas. For example, Travis County Parks Foundation says its mission is to increase awareness, engagement, and community support for Travis County parks. Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, and Malaika Early Learning Center says it works to provide high-quality early learning for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $71,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $25,000 to Rawson Saunders School for general educational purposes, $10,000 to Blair Academy for general educational purposes, and $10,000 to Susan G. Komen for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $5,000 each to Austin Outside and Travis County Parks Foundation, and $4,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation.
Among other 2025 recipients, Blair Academy received $10,000; it describes itself as a college-preparatory boarding school focused on each student’s development. Way to Grow received $1,000; it says it works with parents and communities to help children be born healthy, stay healthy, and be prepared for school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John F Emanuel, Jules A Elkins, Stephen T Reinhart, and Irene E Roban as trustees.
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Emanuel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Irene E. Roban
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jules A. Elkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen T. Reinhart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to John F Emanuel (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas J Reinhart Foundation
How much does Thomas J Reinhart Foundation give each year?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 11 grants.
What is Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,462, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas J Reinhart Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Thomas J Reinhart Foundation give grants?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Thomas J Reinhart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rawson Saunders School ($25,000), Blair Academy ($10,000) and Susan G Komen ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J Reinhart Foundation?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 Thomas J Reinhart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in education, parks, hunger relief, early learning, health, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas J Reinhart Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's EIN?
Thomas J Reinhart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6685541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 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 May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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