Reuter Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Reuter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $339,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$339,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $258,500 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $141,500 | 15 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $258,500 | 23 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $339,500 | 24 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gretchen Bowen 6505 Cypress Point Drive, Plano, TX 75093 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 862-8763, proposal@rfftx.org |
| What to submit | There is no special form for grant applications. However, each proposal must include a one-page cover letter describing the project, the amount of funds requested, a statement that the applicant is not a 509(a)(3) agency, the contact person and email address. The proposal itself should be no more than four pages, written in microsoft word or excel and include 1) project description, purpose and outcome desired, 2) justification of need, 3) budgeting and expenditure of funds, 4) specific goals, objectives, outcomes and methods of meeting them, and 5) time frame of completion. A copy of the applicant's IRS determination letter and most recent financial report can be sent via mail at a later time if the applicant is awarded a grant. |
| Deadlines | Submissions will be accepted in any month of the year except november, december and january. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Reuter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $304,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Dallas | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| All Hands & Hearts | Social welfare | $35,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | Social welfare | $22,500 |
| Orphan Outreach | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Storehouse of Collin County | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| North Dallas Shared Ministries | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Frisco Family Services | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Magdalan House | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Social welfare | $12,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - McKinney | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Prince of Peace St Vincent Depaul | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| HHM Health | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Many Helping Hands | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Metrocrest | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| The Bridhe Homeless | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Collin Cnty | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| My Possibilities | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Prince of Peace St Vincent Depaul | Social welfare | $7,500 |
| Simply Grace | Social welfare | $7,500 |
| Hope Supply | Social welfare | $7,500 |
| Minnies Food Pantry | Social welfare | $7,500 |
| Young Believing in Change | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Shared Christian Ministries | Social welfare | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Reuter
- Matthew J Bowen
- Gretchen R Bowen
- John Bowen
Questions people ask
Does Reuter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions will be accepted in any month of the year except november, december and january.
How much does Reuter Family Foundation give?
$339,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Reuter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Reuter (Director), Matthew J Bowen (Secretary), Gretchen R Bowen (President) and John Bowen (Vice Preside).
What does Reuter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and food and hunger.