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William H Reisner Foundation

Preselected recipients only Clinton, Massachusetts · EIN 046108949

William H Reisner Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,134 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $17,579. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $38,472 the year before.

14% of its 2024 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$38,47215$20,237
2024$25,1347$19,635

How to apply

William H Reisner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William H Reisner Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts7$25,134

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Shaarei Zedeck
Clinton, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$17,579
Jewish Chaplaincy Services
Clinton, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$3,500
CPS Scholarship & Enrichment Foundation
Clinton, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$2,000
Wheat Community Services
Clinton, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$700
Auburn Youth & Family Services
Auburn, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$500
Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust
Clinton, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$500
Worcester Firemen's Relief Association
Worcester, MA
For exempt purposes of the organization$355

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William H Reisner Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does William H Reisner Foundation give?

$25,134 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $700.

Who runs William H Reisner Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William M Reisner (Trustee), Martin Reisner (Trustee) and Jeffrey J Reisner (Trustee).

What does William H Reisner Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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