The Rein Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $427,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$427,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $407,050 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,333 | 28 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $407,050 | 28 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $427,500 | 34 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Rein Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Rein Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $318,500 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $34,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $17,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,500 |
| California | 4 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Congregational Church of New Canaan | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Darden School Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Center Found | General purpose | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Waveny Life Care Network | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sailing Museum | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New York Yatch Club Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Royal Pionciana Chapel | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | General purpose | $5,000 |
| California Coalition for Womens Prisoners | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ella Baker Center for Human Rights | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy | General purpose | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | General pupose | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Community Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Darden School Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assocations | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Beat Within | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Blind Brook Foundation Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Bonafide Inc | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Voices Center for Resiliency | General purpose | $1,500 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Boston Medflight | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Iyrs School of Technology | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Fire Company | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Rein
- Susan Rein
Questions people ask
Does The Rein Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rein Family Foundation Inc give?
$427,500 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs The Rein Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry Rein (Trustee) and Susan Rein (Trustee).
What does The Rein Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.