Reeves Foundation
Accepts applications
Reeves Foundation is a private foundation in Dover, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $12,950 and the largest $205,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$12,950
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 57 | $30.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 62 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Heidi Ross PO Box 441, Dover, OH 44622 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 364-4660 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing and include an outline of the requested amount & purpose. |
| Deadlines | Applications should be submitted 3 weeks prior to bimonthly meetings |
| Restrictions | Funds are granted for charitable and educational purposes with priority to those benefitting tuscrawas county Ohio. |
What Reeves Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 62 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas County YMCA | Air makeup system | $205,000 |
| Friends of the Homeless | Jack's house of hope construction | $150,000 |
| Rty Inc | Install 3 vintage rides | $135,444 |
| Dover Tornado Club Inc | Crater stadium turf project | $100,000 |
| Kent State University Tuscarawas | Nurses training lab | $96,822 |
| Alpine Hill Historical Museum | Elevator | $75,000 |
| Dover Historical Society Reeves Museum | 2025 general operations | $75,000 |
| Reeves Museum Dover Historical Society | Gutters, re-paving, ac unit | $62,000 |
| City of Dover | Pickleball courts | $50,000 |
| Dover Public Library | Roof | $50,000 |
| Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary | Replace roof | $50,000 |
| Tuscarawas County Fairboard | New tuscarawas ave entrance | $50,000 |
| Tuscora Park Foundation | Backstop and dugouts | $50,000 |
| Beneath the Shade | New phila facility renovations | $40,000 |
| Village of Strasburg | Tennis pickleball courts | $40,000 |
| Indian Valley Local Schools | Ms outdoor basketball court | $38,376 |
| Dennison Fire Department | 4 self contained breathing aparatus | $35,588 |
| Advocacy Choices and Empowerment | Chevrolet express van | $35,000 |
| Uhrichsville City Council Parks Committee | Park improvements/equipment | $30,120 |
| Dennison Railroad Depot Museum | Pigeon mesh/rail siding | $30,000 |
| New Phila Lady Quakers Youth Softball | Dugouts | $27,000 |
| Dover Community Parks Foundation | Repair park entrance signs | $23,000 |
| New Philadelphia Youth Soccer Association | Bleachers | $22,700 |
| Village of Mineral City | Hvac units | $21,000 |
| Dover First Moravian Church | Flooring repairs | $20,000 |
| Tuscarawas County Senior Center | Carpet | $20,000 |
| Village of Newcomerstown | Splash pad | $20,000 |
| Warwick Township | Angle parking wainwright park | $20,000 |
| Zoar Community Foundation | Bimeler cabin restoration | $20,000 |
| Sugarcreek Fire and Rescue | Blood transfusion program | $15,452 |
| Mobile Meals | Containers and software fees | $15,000 |
| York Township Volunteer Fire Department | Auto standby generator | $10,900 |
| Strasburg Band Boosters Inc | Band instruments | $10,000 |
| Tuff Bags | Cargo van | $10,000 |
| Tuscarawas County Council for Chuch & Com | Emergency fund | $10,000 |
| Tuscarawas Cty Heritage Home Association | Display cases | $9,400 |
| Buckeye Career Center | Project lead the way | $8,000 |
| Claymont City Schools | Project lead the way | $8,000 |
| Dover City Schools | Project lead the way | $8,000 |
| Indian Valley Local Schools | Project lead the way | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffry T Wagner
- Peter F Wagner
- Robert P Espenschied
- Robin C Waltz
- Terry A Pennington
- Dalene R Baker
Questions people ask
Does Reeves Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications should be submitted 3 weeks prior to bimonthly meetings.
How much does Reeves Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $12,950.
Who runs Reeves Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffry T Wagner (President), Peter F Wagner (Secretary/Treasurer), Robert P Espenschied (Vice President) and Robin C Waltz (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Reeves Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.