The Reuter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Reuter Foundation is a private foundation in Middleburg HTS, Ohio. In tax year 2023 it gave $634,224 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $17,275 and the largest $155,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$634,224
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$17,275
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2023 was up from $572,500 the year before.
62% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $572,500 | 32 | $10.7 million |
| 2023 | $634,224 | 29 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
The Reuter 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Reuter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $524,949 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $18,275 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Charitable | $155,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Recovery Resources | Charitable | $49,949 |
| Salvation Army of GC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Humility of Mary Housing | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Zelle's Home | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Providence House | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Care USA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| City Mission | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University Hospital-Rainbow | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Beech Brook Family Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| America Making Migrants Safe | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Herman House | Charitable | $20,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Orphan Outreach | Charitable | $17,275 |
| Building Hope in the City | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Shelter Network | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Stella Maris | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cuyahoga Public Librar | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Malachi Center | Charitable | $12,000 |
| West Side Catholic Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NAMI Greather Cleveland | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Neo | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John C Haney Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Furniture Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Saint Jude Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Pets | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Reuter
- Heidi Paul
- Gretchen Bowen
- Christopher Reuter
- Matthew Bowen
- Richard F Sofka
- Dana Paul
- Sandra Fedor-Reuter
Questions people ask
Does The Reuter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reuter Foundation give?
$634,224 in tax year 2023, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $17,275.
Who runs The Reuter Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert A Reuter (President), Heidi Paul (Secretary), Gretchen Bowen (Vice Pres) and Christopher Reuter (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Reuter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.