The Reba A Will Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Reba A Will Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,537 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $80,000. 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$212,537
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,343 the year before.
31% 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 | $151,882 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $155,343 | 10 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $212,537 | 14 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Reba A Will 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 The Reba A Will Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $66,737 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $49,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University - Peabody Institute | Music education | $80,000 |
| Northern Virginia Food Rescue | Community aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need | $20,000 |
| Soloman's Lutheran Church | Religious purposes | $17,533 |
| Grace United Church of Christ | Religious purposes | $12,204 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Community aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need | $8,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Community aid - provide meals and groceries to those in need | $8,500 |
| Individual | Community aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need | $8,500 |
| United Way of Northern Shenendoah Valley | Aid to residents impacted by the pandemic | $8,500 |
| DC Food Project | Community aid - providing meals and groceries to those in need | $8,500 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | Music education | $8,300 |
| Delta Omicron Foundation Inc | Music education | $8,000 |
| Paul Public Charter School | Music education | $8,000 |
| Pickleberry Pie | Music education | $8,000 |
| Live It Learn It | Educational programs | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merritt L Wingate
Questions people ask
Does The Reba A Will Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reba A Will Foundation give?
$212,537 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs The Reba A Will Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merritt L Wingate (Director).
What does The Reba A Will Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.