Private foundation · EIN 26-1184358 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard D Reis Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Prefer all requests be submitted by august of each year) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $61K total, median $1,000. 56% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Most monies are for education purposes in the united states. Most grants are not greater than $2,500.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$61K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in OH
56%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Prefer all requests be submitted by augu
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

Written request with all pertinent data Contact: Richard D Reis, 9 Weebetook Ln, Cincinnati, Oh, 5138337347, RICHIE8@AOL.COM Deadlines: Prefer all requests be submitted by august of each year Restrictions: Most monies are for education purposes in the united states. Most grants are not greater than $2,500.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ of Kentucky English DeptLexington, KYTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$5,000
Indian Hill Schools FoundationCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$3,000
8 Donations of 500 Or Less to Each OrganizationCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,550
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,500
Lighthouse Youth & Family ServicesCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,500
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,500
Savannah College of Art & DesignSavannah, GATo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,500
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,500
Cincinati Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyBlue Ash, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,000
Cincinati OperaCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,000
Polite TumorDenver, COTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$2,000
Armstrong ChapelCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,500
Cincinnati Children's HospitalCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,500
Cincinnati Squash AcademyCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,500
University of Cincinnati - DermatologyCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,500
Academy of World LanguagesCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Camp JoyClarksville, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Breakthrough CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Church of Our SaviorCary, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
CorrallCary, NCTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Denton Animal Support FundDenton, TXTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Mercantile Library of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
FIRST Tee of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Friends of Dallas Animal ServicesDallas, TXTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Humane ColoradoCastle Rock, COTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Mental Health & Recovery Services of Jackson HoleJackson, WYTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
National Court Reporters FundReston, VATo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Ohio Court Reporters FundColumbus, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Robbie's HopeWheat Ridge, COTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Toys for TotsBlue Ash, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Western Literature AssocLogan, UTTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Wyoming UntrappedJackson, WYTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Character Council of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Wesley Education CenterCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Madeline Gordon Gift of Life FdnCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
CintrifuseCincinnati, OHTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
Habitat for Humanity - Lee & Hendry CountiesFort Myers, FLTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$1,000
New Horizons of Southwest FloridaBonita Springs, FLTo be used by the organization in the manner most beneficial$800

By state: Ohio 23 · Colorado 4 · Kentucky 1 · South Carolina 1 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Richard D Reis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Richard D Reis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request with all pertinent data Deadlines: Prefer all requests be submitted by august of each year.

How much does Richard D Reis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $61K across 41 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Richard D Reis Family Foundation give?

Ohio (23 grants), Colorado (4 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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