Reynolds Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reynolds Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $370,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$370,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 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 | $250,000 | 17 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 18 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $370,000 | 18 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Reynolds 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 Reynolds Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | $362,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General funds | $40,000 |
| Siloam | General funds | $35,000 |
| Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition | General funds | $35,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | General funds | $25,000 |
| Learning Matters | General funds | $25,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | General funds | $25,000 |
| Oasis Center Inc | General funds | $25,000 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | General funds | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General funds | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General funds | $20,000 |
| McNeilly Center for Children | General funds | $18,000 |
| Wo Smith Community Music School | General funds | $17,000 |
| A Step Ahead Middle TN | General funds | $15,000 |
| Music Health Alliance | General funds | $15,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | General funds | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General funds | $8,000 |
| Bridges | General funds | $5,000 |
| Nashville Book Connection | General funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Allen Reynolds
- David Allen Reynolds
- Mary Elizabeth Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Reynolds Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reynolds Family Foundation give?
$370,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Reynolds Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee Allen Reynolds (President), David Allen Reynolds (Director) and Mary Elizabeth Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Reynolds Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.