The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewark, Ohio · EIN 31-1421173 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$52.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Campus Development Fund | Newark, OH | Agent for ohio state university - louella hodges reese hall building fund | $2,200,000 |
| Newark Development Partners | Newark, OH | Restoration of historic arcade | $746,768 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Newark learning center | $250,000 |
| The Hill School | Pottstown, PA | Tennis center renovations | $100,000 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | Italian immersion program and independence day event 2025 | $95,000 |
| Licking County Foundation | Newark, OH | Boys & girls club of newark fund | $50,000 |
| Licking County Foundation | Newark, OH | Midland theatre fund | $50,000 |
| Parrochia Di San Jacopo | Firenze, IT | Donation | $25,000 |
| City of Heath | Heath, OH | Pickleball court | $25,000 |
| Escuola Di Musicale Di Cascia | Firenze, IT | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| City of Newark | Newark, OH | Decorating community market district | $756 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,552,524 | 11 |
| 2024 | $3,561,088 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,824,644 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1421173
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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