Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation
Accepts applications
Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation in Marquette, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $127,500 the year before.
24% 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 | $100,000 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $127,500 | 23 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $106,100 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michele Kontio Range Bank 100 N Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (906) 226-4045 |
| What to submit | Grant application should be obtained and completed in accordance with the application instructions, including a project budget. To include: (a) narrative (1) executive summary (2) purpose of grant (3) evaluation (4) budget (5) organization (b) attachments (1) copy of IRS determination letter indicating 501 (c)(3) exempt status (2) list of board of directors (3) finances (4) annual report |
| Deadlines | March 15th for the spring meeting and september 15th for the fall meeting |
What Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $101,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Marquette County | Fieldhouse pledge | $21,000 |
| Northern Lights Child Advocacy | Women's center emergency shelter sup | $15,000 |
| The Nmu Foundation | Pledge payment | $10,000 |
| Trillium House Inc | Trillium house care fund | $10,000 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theater | General operations | $7,500 |
| Ishpeming Cancer Society | Patient care services | $5,000 |
| Women's Center | Pledge payment | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Renovation of st. Pauls church | $5,000 |
| Marquette Chapter of Natl Ambucs | Purchase of adaptive tricycles | $4,500 |
| Superior String Alliance | Operational funds | $3,500 |
| Peter White Public Library | Summer reading program | $3,000 |
| Sacred Earth Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Junior Golf Assoc | General operations | $3,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Childrens Museum | Operational funding | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships program | $2,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Childrens Museum | 8-18 media news bureau operations | $2,000 |
| Project Newborn Rock & Read | Book purchases | $1,600 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Project Graduation | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Toutant
- William I McDonald
- Alice M Reynolds
- Patricia L Micklow
- John F Marshall
- Michele O Butler
- Michelle Sellers
- Thomas G Humphrey
- William Digneit
Questions people ask
Does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15th for the spring meeting and september 15th for the fall meeting.
How much does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation give?
$106,100 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Toutant (Director & T), William I McDonald (Director & S), Alice M Reynolds (Director) and Patricia L Micklow (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.