William H Reisner Foundation
William H Reisner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clinton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $25K.
William H Reisner Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Reisner Foundation gave $25K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,134
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,591
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $19,635
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William H Reisner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Shaarei Zedeck ($18K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William H Reisner Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $38K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shaarei Zedeck Clinton, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $17,579 |
| Jewish Chaplaincy Services Clinton, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $3,500 |
| CPS Scholarship & Enrichment Foundation Clinton, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Wheat Community Services Clinton, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $700 |
| Auburn Youth & Family Services Auburn, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $500 |
| Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust Clinton, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $500 |
| Worcester Firemen's Relief Association Worcester, MA | For Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $355 |
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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 | $19,635 | $26,327 | $26,929 | $25,134 | 7 | $25,134 | — | $982 |
| 2023 | $20,237 | $41,503 | $41,627 | $38,472 | 15 | $38,472 | — | $1,000 |
| 2022 | $20,361 | $11,503 | $19,934 | $19,764 | 11 | $19,764 | $3 | $1,210 |
| 2021 | $28,792 | $15,004 | $21,361 | $19,831 | 11 | $19,831 | $4 | $1,575 |
| 2020 | $35,149 | $15,909 | $19,078 | $17,597 | 9 | — | $9 | $1,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Reisner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $982 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William H Reisner Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey J. Reisner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Reisner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Reisner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William H Reisner Foundation
How much does William H Reisner Foundation give each year?
William H Reisner Foundation gave $25K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 15 grants.
What is William H Reisner Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Reisner Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $700, and its average grant was $3,591, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Reisner Foundation give grants?
William H Reisner Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, MA (5 grants).
Who are William H Reisner Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Reisner Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Shaarei Zedeck ($17,579), Jewish Chaplaincy Services ($3,500) and CPS Scholarship & Enrichment Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William H Reisner Foundation?
William H Reisner Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $982 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William H Reisner Foundation's EIN?
William H Reisner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6108949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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