Reissa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reissa Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $525,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$70.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $3.1 million | 94 | $68.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 98 | $70.6 million |
How to apply
Reissa Foundation 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 Reissa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 74 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 18 | $587,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $525,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation | the Re: Charitable Fund | $525,000 |
| Youth and Family Alliance | 2024-2027 Works III | $200,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General Support | $150,000 |
| University of Southern California | Extension Grant Children's Data Network Probation and child welfare record linkage and analysis | $150,000 |
| Children Now | Family Urgent Response System, SILP, and Other Supports for Children and Youth in Foster Care and/or Dual System Youth | $75,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Foster Youth Housing Finance Project / Good River | $75,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Youth Justice and Essential History Program | $50,000 |
| Childrens Law Center of California | APPLA Youth & Youth Voice | $50,000 |
| Fostering Media Connections | General Support for California and Texas Reporting | $50,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Loyola Law School's Project for the Innocent | $50,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing Alliance | Willow Brook Housing Development | $50,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Center for Strategic Partnerships | $50,000 |
| Texas Network of Youth Services Incorporated | Youth and Young Adult Advocacy Agenda | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | UCLA School of Law and Criminal Justice Program Youth Justice Projects | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | Post Conviction Justice Project | $50,000 |
| Arts for Healing and Justice Network | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Imagine Los Angeles Inc | Family Mentoring and Housing | $40,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Transformative Programming Works - 1% Campaign | $35,000 |
| Chabad by the Sea Inc | Choices for Life | $30,000 |
| Evident Change | Dual System Youth Research - NM | $30,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | California Tribal Fund | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of the South Inc | BeReal Program | $30,000 |
| W Haywood Burns Institute | Department of Youth Development (DYD) Arts | $30,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | Access to the Arts Program - Foster Organizations | $25,000 |
| Butterflys Haven | General Operating support | $25,000 |
| Capital of Texas Media Foundation | Affordable Housing Reporting | $25,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | General Support | $25,000 |
| Housingworks Austin | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| I Live Here I Give Here | Amplify Austin Fund | $25,000 |
| I Live Here I Give Here | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Initiate Justice | General operating Support | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Works | Making Housing and Communities Happen | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitian Churches | AAIMM Project | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Meztli Projects Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pop-Up Birthday Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Black Equity Collective | $25,000 |
| Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Travis County Parks Foundation | Ranchland to Parkland Sponsorship fund and General Operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bethany Scott
- Caitlin Scott
- Laila Scott
- M Jordan Scott
- Suzanne Scott
Questions people ask
Does Reissa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reissa Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Reissa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bethany Scott (Dir), Caitlin Scott (Dir), Laila Scott (Dir, Chairman) and M Jordan Scott (Dir, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Reissa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.