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Ta John M Reed

Preselected recipients only Lexington, Kentucky · EIN 616121846

Ta John M Reed is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,509 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,878 and the largest $4,028. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,535 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,1544$257,225
2024$10,5354$270,977
2025$11,5094$292,636

How to apply

Ta John M Reed 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky3$7,481
Florida1$4,028

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Shriners Hospital for Children
Tampa, FL
General operating support$4,028
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
General operating support$3,453
Lexington Humane Society
Lexington, KY
General operating support$2,302
Central Christian Church
Lexington, KY
General operating support$1,726

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ta John M Reed accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ta John M Reed give?

$11,509 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,878.

Who runs Ta John M Reed?

Its 2025 filing lists Central Bank Trust (Trustee).

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