The Reams Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Reams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $460,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$460,000
- Assets$52.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 18 | $46.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 20 | $51.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 20 | $52.3 million |
How to apply
The Reams Foundation Inc 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 Reams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $860,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $520,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $151,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $120,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $105,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Choice | General | $460,000 |
| Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc | General | $460,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General | $130,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | General | $120,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | General | $100,000 |
| State Policy Network | General | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General | $100,000 |
| Libertas Network | General | $100,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | General | $70,000 |
| Certell Inc | General | $60,000 |
| Atlas Network | General | $60,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General | $60,000 |
| CATO Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Reason | General | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General | $50,000 |
| Acton Institute | General | $40,000 |
| Allegan County Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Healthy LifeStars | General | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Michigan Maritime Museum | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred W Reams
- Karen A Reams
- Karen E Saboe
- Matthew D Reams
- Kristen A Carter
- Kimberly A Cole
Questions people ask
Does The Reams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reams Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The Reams Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred W Reams (Pres/Dir), Karen A Reams (Vp/Director), Karen E Saboe (Secretary/Dir) and Matthew D Reams (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Reams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.