Private foundation · EIN 43-1871265 · Springfield, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas H and Bonnie L 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: 6 grants paid, $114K total, median $14K. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$114K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MissouriColumbia, MOReese scholarship fund$57K
University of MissouriColumbia, MOTiger scholarship fund$20K
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MOEducational scholarships$19K
Children's Miracle Network HospitalSpringfield, MOProgram support$9,088
FIRST United Methodist ChurchLebanon, MOChildren's ministries$5,000
Lebanon City CemeteryLebanon, MOMaintenance$5,000

About this foundation

Thomas H and Bonnie L Reese Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Missouri, administered in care of John W Yates, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Thomas H and Bonnie L 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 Thomas H and Bonnie L Reese Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 6 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Thomas H and Bonnie L Reese Family Foundation give?

Missouri (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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