Private foundation · EIN 82-2427395 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Reba a Will 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: 14 grants paid, $213K total, median $8,500. 7% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$213K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in MD
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins University - Peabody InstituteBaltimore, MDMusic education$80K
Northern Virginia Food RescueManassas, VACommunity aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need$20K
Soloman's Lutheran ChurchQuicksburg, VAReligious purposes$18K
Grace United Church of ChristMount Jackson, VAReligious purposes$12K
Blue Ridge Area Food BankVerona, VACommunity aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need$8,500
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCCommunity aid - provide meals and groceries to those in need$8,500
DC Central KitchenWashington, DCCommunity aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need$8,500
United Way of Northern Shenendoah ValleyWinchester, VAAid to residents impacted by the pandemic$8,500
DC Food ProjectWashington, DCCommunity aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need$8,500
DC Youth Orchestra ProgramWashington, DCMusic education$8,300
Delta Omicron Foundation IncWinfield, WVMusic education$8,000
Paul Public Charter SchoolWashington, DCMusic education$8,000
Pickleberry PieCheltenham, PAMusic education$8,000
Live It Learn ItWashington, DCEducational programs$8,000

By state: Maryland 1 · Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 6 · West Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Reba a Will Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of William a Morgan Jr Trustee, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Reba a Will 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 Reba a Will Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $213K across 14 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Reba a Will Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Virginia (5 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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