Rea Charitable Trust
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 26-3671567 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.3M
Organizations funded208
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$132.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REA CHARITABLE TRUST-COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 36455 CORPORATE DRIVE M/C 3420, FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48331 |
| Phone | 2487326756 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED, IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | GRANTS AWARDED IN JUNE & DECEMBER DEADLINE 4-15 & 10-15 |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHICAL AREA GENERALLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Isd Educational Foundation | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $335,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Support for daily operation | $170,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $150,000 |
| Odessa College Foundation Inc | Odessa, TX | Support for daily operation | $130,000 |
| Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale Inc | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $125,000 |
| South Plains College Foundation | Levelland, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $120,000 |
| Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $100,000 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | Support for daily operation | $100,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | Support for daily operation | $100,000 |
| Midland Festival Ballet | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $85,000 |
| Midland Community Theatre Inc | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $80,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $75,000 |
| Hispanic Culture Center of Midland | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $75,000 |
| Midland County Public Library Foundation | Midland, TX | Support of daily operations | $70,000 |
| Arts Council of Midland | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $70,000 |
| National Alliance for Grieving Children | Lubbock, TX | Support for daily operation | $60,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Support for daily operation | $60,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valle | Mcallen, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Austin, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Inc | Dallas, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation Inc | San Angelo, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Midland Inc | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $50,000 |
| The West Texas Jazz Society Inc | Midland, TX | Support for dialy operation | $50,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | Fort Worth, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Marfa Public Radio Corporation | Marfa, TX | Support for daily operation | $45,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundation Inc | Denton, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Unthsc Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Ballet Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Merkel Indepenent School District | Merkel, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts | Round Top, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Midland Arc Aka Spectrum of Solutions | Midland, TX | Support of daily operations | $40,000 |
| Lubbock Community Theatre | Lubbock, TX | Support for daily | $40,000 |
| Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra | Houston, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Envision Dallas Lighthoude Foundation | Wichita, KS | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts | Lubbock, TX | Support for daily operation | $40,000 |
| San Saba Isd Education Foundation | San Saba, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $35,000 |
| Midland Storytelling Festival | Midland, TX | Support for daily operation | $35,000 |
| Lummock Arts Alliance Inc | Lubbock, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Marfa Education Foundation Inc | Marfa, TX | Support of daily operation | $30,000 |
| Levelland Wallace Theater | Levelland, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Fairfax Symphony Orchestra | Merrifield, VA | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | Austin, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Marfa Theatre | Marfa, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Hillander School | Midland, TX | Support of daily opertions | $30,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Fort Stockton Community Theatre Inc | Fort Stockton, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Amphibian Products Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Eden Cisd | Eden, TX | Support of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Association | Abilene, TX | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | Purpose of daily operations | $27,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts | Amherst, VA | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Bexar County Performing Arts Center Fdn | San Antonio, TX | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Robinson Theater Community Arts Center | Richmond, VA | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Artisit Outreach Inc | Dallas, TX | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 208 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,284,300 | 208 |
| 2023 | $5,648,500 | 205 |
| 2022 | $5,747,700 | 184 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632099349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3671567
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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