Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation is a private foundation in Lawler, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,260 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,060. 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$80,260
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,060
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $114,021 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,921 | 20 | $21,400 |
| 2024 | $114,021 | 17 | $0 |
| 2025 | $80,260 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
Melissa Lea Reicks 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 Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | $79,760 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Less Than 1000 | Donation | $40,060 |
| Holy Family Parish | Donation | $21,200 |
| City of Waucoma | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Community School | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chickasaw Event Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Reicks
- Laura Reicks
- Brady J Reicks
- Kaylie Reicks
Questions people ask
Does Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation give?
$80,260 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale Reicks (Director), Laura Reicks (Director), Brady J Reicks (Director) and Kaylie Reicks (Director).
What does Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.