Private foundation · EIN 35-1933846 · Charleston, South Carolina · Unknown

Reams Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $60K. 5% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$2.0M
Median grant
$60K
Stays in SC
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, INGeneral$460K
Stand Together Chamber of Commerce IncArlington, VAGeneral$460K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral$130K
Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GAGeneral$120K
Goldwater InstitutePhoenix, AZGeneral$100K
State Policy NetworkArlington, VAGeneral$100K
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIGeneral$100K
Libertas NetworkLehi, UTGeneral$100K
Fund for American StudiesWashington, DCGeneral$70K
Certell IncIndianapolis, INGeneral$60K
Atlas NetworkArlington, VAGeneral$60K
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral$60K
Cato InstituteWashingon, DCGeneral$50K
ReasonLos Angeles, CAGeneral$50K
Students for LibertyMcLean, VAGeneral$50K
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$40K
Allegan County Community FoundationAllegan, MIGeneral$10K
Healthy LifestarsPhoenix, AZGeneral$5,000
College of Charleston FoundationCharleston, SCGeneral$5,000
Michigan Maritime MuseumSouth Haven, MIGeneral$1,000

By state: Virginia 6 · Indiana 2 · Michigan 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 2

About this foundation

Reams Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Fred W Reams, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Reams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Reams Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 20 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Reams Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (6 grants), Indiana (2 grants), Michigan (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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