The Reinhart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Reinhart Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $662,269. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$662,269
- Assets$49.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
9% 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 | $1.4 million | 65 | $43.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 68 | $46.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 78 | $49.5 million |
How to apply
The Reinhart 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 Reinhart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 54 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 16 | $904,082 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Opera House | To pay off the mortgage of the hudson opera house | $662,269 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond Va Inc | Support for the campaign in jackson ward | $249,806 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Charitable purposes | $170,110 |
| The Hudson Athens Lighthouse Preservation Committee | General purposes | $73,668 |
| Hudson Opera House | For hudson hall for general purposes and new director allocation | $50,145 |
| Virginia Supportive Housing Aka Supportworks Housing | General purposes | $50,145 |
| Daily Planet Health Services | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Caritas | General purposes of the healing place, split equally for women's healing place and men's healing place | $40,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | For a new set of adams timpani - set of 5 | $40,000 |
| Barnard College | $10,000.00 for annual fund and $25,000.00 for general endowment | $35,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Goochlandcares Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Real Life | General purposes | $25,000 |
| SOAR365 | Lady bug winetasting event - headline sponsor (no benefits) | $25,000 |
| Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation | Rockin' the avenues - champion sponsor (no benefits) | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support for ukraine and gaza refugees | $20,000 |
| Feed More Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Feed More Inc | To support the bud reinhart endowment | $20,000 |
| Health Brigade | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Homeward | Flexible self-resolution funding to help individuals/families obtain permanent housing | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Rivers | General purposes of the fairview heights clinic | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | To support the roanoke, va clinic | $20,000 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood | $10,000.00 for hudson health center operations and $10,000.00 for general purposes | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Richmond | Sprout school | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Richmond | Domestic violence program | $20,000 |
| East Carolina University Foundation | William l. Reinhart scholarship | $15,000 |
| Housing Families First | Bringing families home program | $15,000 |
| Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| James River Association | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Nextup Rva | Support for after school programs | $15,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Safe Harbor | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Byrd Theatre Foundation | For new seating downstairs. | $14,000 |
| Boaz & Ruth | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Byrd Theatre Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cadence Theatre Company | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc | To support the housing/eviction attorney at the richmond courthouse | $10,000 |
| Child's Play | To support norfolk and charlottesville hospitals | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for A Greater Richmond | Grant to the housing assistance fund: urgent need funding for transition from richmond city jail to supportive housing | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Reinhart
- Cynthia R Richards
- Christopher R Richards
Questions people ask
Does The Reinhart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reinhart Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Reinhart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Reinhart (President), Cynthia R Richards (Secretary/Treasurer) and Christopher R Richards (Vice President).
What does The Reinhart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and community development.