Private foundation · EIN 20-6687024 · Marco Island, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $95K total, median $5,000. 27% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$95K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FLGeneral Purpose$15K
FaithcareHartford, CTGeneral Purpose$10K
Bonefish Tarpon TrustMiami, FLGeneral Purpose$10K
Lahey Health Institute of AdvancementBurlington, MAGeneral Purpose$5,000
Project Healing WatersLa Plata, MDGeneral Purpose$5,000
Semper Fi FundOceanside, CAGeneral Purpose$5,000
United Church of Marco IslandMarco Island, FLGeneral Purpose$5,000
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$5,000
Harvest Hills Animal ShelterFryeburg, MEGeneral Purpose$5,000
Josh Pallotta FundColchester, VTGeneral Purpose$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral Purpose$5,000
Joy of GivingMarco Island, FLGeneral Purpose$5,000
Our Savior Lutheran Chruch Stone HaStone Harbor, NJGeneral Purpose$3,000
Atlantic Salmon FederationCalais, MEGeneral Purpose$2,500
Redeemers Ridge MinistriesNorfolk, CTGeneral Purpose$2,000
Liberty Youth RanchBonita Springs, FLGeneral Purpose$2,000
Mount Washington ObservatoryNorth Conway, NHGeneral Purpose$2,000
Fryeburg Rescue AssociationFryeburg, MEGeneral Purpose$1,000
Pioneer Valley SymphonyGreenfield, MAGeneral Purpose$1,000
Our Savior Lutheran ChurchNaples, FLGeneral Purpose$1,000
Stone Harbor Volunteer FireStone Harbor, NJGeneral Purpose$300
Miramichi Salmon AssociationPortland, MEGeneral Purpose$250

By state: Florida 6 · Connecticut 2 · Maine 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Maryland 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Marco Island, Florida, administered in care of The Colony Group, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $95K across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation give?

Florida (6 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), Maine (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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