Russell Reineke Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Russell Reineke Foundation is a private foundation in Carroll, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $314,462 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$314,462
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,847 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,520 | 34 | $4.3 million |
| 2023 | $92,500 | 22 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $260,847 | 48 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $314,462 | 44 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Russell Reineke 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 Russell Reineke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $63,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Iowa | 9 | $52,272 |
| Florida | 2 | $42,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $13,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,064 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General donation | $40,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $40,000 |
| New Hope Foundation | General charity | $40,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $30,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | General charity | $20,000 |
| Unbound | General charity | $10,000 |
| Heartbeat International | General donation | $10,000 |
| Society of Our Lady of the Trinity | General charity | $10,000 |
| Benedictine Mission House | General charity | $10,000 |
| In His Hands | General charity | $10,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | General charity | $10,000 |
| Finca International | General charity | $10,000 |
| Claretian Missionaries Nigeria Inc | General charity | $10,000 |
| Missionary Association of Mary Imma | General charity | $6,000 |
| Kuemper Catholic Schools Foundation | General education | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $5,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | General donation | $5,000 |
| 40 Days for Life | General charity | $5,000 |
| Focus | General donation | $4,800 |
| The Oblate Sisters of St Francis de | General charity | $3,000 |
| And Then There Was None | General charity | $2,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | General charity | $2,000 |
| Operation Rescue | General charity | $2,000 |
| Family Research Council | General charity | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hsopitals for Children | General charity | $2,000 |
| Glenmary Home Missioners | General charity | $2,000 |
| Students for Life of America | General charity | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Sioux City | General charity | $1,200 |
| Eternal World Television Network in | General charity | $1,000 |
| American Life League | General charity | $1,000 |
| Carroll County Historical Society | General donation | $1,000 |
| Marians of the Immaculate Conceptio | General charity | $1,000 |
| Tori's Angels Foundation | General charity | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General charity | $1,000 |
| Holy Family School of Faith | General charity | $1,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | General charity | $500 |
| Focus on the Family | General charity | $500 |
| American Family Association | General charity | $500 |
| Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation | General charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Reineke
Questions people ask
Does Russell Reineke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russell Reineke Foundation give?
$314,462 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Russell Reineke Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Reineke (Trustee).
What does Russell Reineke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.