The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$52.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
20% 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 | $3.8 million | 12 | $45.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 13 | $49.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 11 | $52.8 million |
How to apply
The Gilbert Reese Family 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 Gilbert Reese Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $35,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $3.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Campus Development Fund | Agent for ohio state university - louella hodges reese hall building fund | $2.2 million |
| Newark Development Partners | Restoration of historic arcade | $746,768 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio | Newark learning center | $250,000 |
| The Hill School | Tennis center renovations | $100,000 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Italian immersion program and independence day event 2025 | $95,000 |
| Licking County Foundation | Boys & girls club of newark fund | $50,000 |
| Licking County Foundation | Midland theatre fund | $50,000 |
| Parrochia Di San Jacopo | Donation | $25,000 |
| City of Heath | Pickleball court | $25,000 |
| Escuola Di Musicale Di Cascia | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| City of Newark | Decorating community market district | $756 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah R Wallace
- John H Wallace
- Louella Reese
- Sally W Heckman
- Gilbert H Reese
- Gerald Wallace
- Jennifer Roberts
- Julie Deibel
Questions people ask
Does The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah R Wallace (Chair), John H Wallace (President), Louella Reese (Treasurer) and Sally W Heckman (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.