Private foundation · EIN 62-1781092 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Reynolds 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $370K total, median $20K. 94% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$370K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TN
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Food BankNashville, TNGeneral funds$40K
SiloamNashville, TNGeneral funds$35K
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral funds$35K
Backfield in MotionNashville, TNGeneral funds$25K
Learning MattersNashville, TNGeneral funds$25K
Martha O'Bryan CenterNashville, TNGeneral funds$25K
Oasis Center IncNashville, TNGeneral funds$25K
Preston Taylor MinistriesNashville, TNGeneral funds$25K
American Red CrossNashville, TNGeneral funds$20K
Planned ParenthoodNashville, TNGeneral funds$20K
McNeilly Center for ChildrenNashville, TNGeneral funds$18K
Wo Smith Community Music SchoolNashville, TNGeneral funds$17K
A Step Ahead Middle TnMurfreesboro, TNGeneral funds$15K
Music Health AllianceNashville, TNGeneral funds$15K
Nashville Food ProjectNashville, TNGeneral funds$12K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral funds$8,000
BridgesNashville, TNGeneral funds$5,000
Nashville Book ConnectionNashville, TNGeneral funds$5,000

By state: Tennessee 17 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Reynolds Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Lee Allen Reynolds, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Reynolds Family Foundation 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 Reynolds Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $370K across 18 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Reynolds Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (17 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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