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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-3671567

Rea Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 208 grants and $5.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Rea Charitable Trust-Comerica Bank
36455 Corporate Drive M/C 3420
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(248) 732-6756
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

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,284,300

    Grants listed
    208
    Assets, end of year
    $119,433,115

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,648,500

    Grants listed
    205
    Assets, end of year
    $98,126,165

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,747,700

    Grants listed
    184
    Assets, end of year
    $100,544,152

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,710,000

    Grants listed
    183
    Assets, end of year
    $107,266,968

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,200,129

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $108,024,869

  • Tax year 2019

    $5,262,000

    Grants listed
    183
    Assets, end of year
    $100,484,277

Grants paid in 2024

208 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Midland ISD Educational FoundationMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $335,000
  2. University of TexasAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $170,000
  3. Museum of the SouthwestMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $150,000
  4. Odessa College Foundation IncOdessa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $130,000
  5. Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale IncMiidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $125,000
  6. South Plains College FoundationLevelland, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $120,000
  7. Permian Basin Public Telecommunications IncMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $100,000
  8. Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $100,000
  9. Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $100,000
  10. Midland Festival BalletMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $85,000
  11. Midland Community Theatre IncMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $80,000
  12. Midland College Foundation IncMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $75,000
  13. Hispanic Culture Center of MidlandMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $75,000
  14. Midland County Public Library FoundationMidland, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $70,000
  15. Arts Council of MidlandMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $70,000
  16. National Alliance for Grieving ChildrenLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $60,000
  17. Van Cliburn Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $60,000
  18. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  19. The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleMcAllen, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $50,000
  20. Texas Book FestivalAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  21. Dallas Symphony Association IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  22. Angelo State University Foundation IncSan Angelo, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  23. Hospice of Midland IncMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  24. Bynum SchoolMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $50,000
  25. The West Texas Jazz Society IncMidland, TX

    Support for dialy operation

    $50,000
  26. Texas Ballet TheaterFort Worth, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $50,000
  27. Marfa Public Radio CorporationMarfa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $45,000
  28. University of North Texas Foundation IncDenton, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  29. Unthsc FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  30. Ballet LubbockLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  31. Merkel Indepenent School DistrictMerkel, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  32. James Dick Foundation for the Performing ArtsRound Top, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  33. Midland ARC aka Spectrum of SolutionsMidland, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $40,000
  34. Lubbock Community TheatreLubbock, TX

    Support for daily

    $40,000
  35. Fort Bend Symphony OrchestraHouston, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  36. Envision Dallas Lighthoude FoundationWichita, KS

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  37. Lubbock Live Festival for the ArtsLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $40,000
  38. San Saba ISD Education FoundationSan Saba, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $35,000
  39. Midland Storytelling FestivalMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $35,000
  40. Lummock Arts Alliance IncLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  41. University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $30,000
  42. Shakespeare Festival of DallasDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  43. Marfa Education Foundation IncMarfa, TX

    Support of daily operation

    $30,000
  44. Levelland Wallace TheaterLevelland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  45. George Mason University Foundation IncFairfax, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  46. Fairfax Symphony OrchestraMerrifield, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  47. Austin Classical Guitar SocietyAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  48. Marfa TheatreMarfa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  49. Hillander SchoolMidland, TX

    Support of daily opertions

    $30,000
  50. Safe Place of the Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $30,000
  51. Fort Stockton Community Theatre IncFort Stockton, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  52. Amphibian Products IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  53. Eden CisdEden, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $30,000
  54. Abilene Philharmonic AssociationAbilene, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $30,000
  55. Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $27,000
  56. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  57. Virginia Center for the Creative ArtsAmherst, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  58. Bexar County Performing Arts Center FDNSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  59. Robinson Theater Community Arts CenterRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  60. Artisit Outreach IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  61. Young Womens Preparatory NetworkDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  62. Wintergreen Performing Arts Inc Janice PeskinNellysford, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  63. The Magik TheatreSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  64. University of DallasIrving, TX

    Support of music program

    $25,000
  65. Trinity School of Midland TexasMidland, TX

    Support for daily opertion

    $25,000
  66. Rover DramawerksPlano, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  67. Lyric Preforming Arts CompanyBrownwood, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  68. Cassatt in the BasinOdessa, TX

    Support for daily

    $25,000
  69. Hill Country Educational LeadershipMarble Falls, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $25,000
  70. Philharmonic Symphony Society of NY IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  71. National Dance InstituteNew York, NY

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  72. New York City Ballet IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  73. Education Through Music IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  74. Society of the Third Street Music School SettlementNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  75. Ballet Artists of Wny IncBuffalo, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  76. Empire State Youth Orchestra IncSchenectady, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  77. Recording Library of West TexasMidland, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $20,000
  78. Brenham Childrens Chorus IncBrenham, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  79. San Antonio Youth BalletSan Antonio, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  80. Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  81. Virginia Voice IncRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  82. Richmond SymphonyRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  83. The Richmond BalletRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  84. Contemporary Art Museum HoustonHouston, TX

    Support for daily

    $20,000
  85. Baylor UniversityWaco, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  86. San Antonio Lighthouse for the BlindSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  87. Waco Civic TheatreWaco, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  88. South Texas Symphony AssociationMcAllen, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $20,000
  89. Victoria Ballet TheatreVictoria, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  90. Austin Symphony Orchestra Society IncAustin, TX

    Support for daily oeration

    $20,000
  91. Dallas Black Dance Theatre IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  92. Performing Arts Fort Worth IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  93. Dallas Chamber Music Society IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  94. Midland Community Concert AssociationMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $20,000
  95. Art Guild of FayettevilleFayetteville, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  96. Young Peoples Chorus of New York City inNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  97. Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center Lucy Moses School for Music and DanceNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  98. Ennis Public TheatreEnnis, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  99. Line Upon Line PercussionAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  100. Ballet Concerto IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  101. Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtVirginia BCH, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  102. Soundscapes IncNewport News, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  103. Hispanic Alliance for the Performing ArtAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  104. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra IncAlexandria, VA

    Support of daily operations

    $15,000
  105. Zachary Scott Theatre CenterAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  106. Mid-Texas Symphony SocietySeguin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  107. Chinati FoundationMarfa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  108. The Opera Company IncEl Paso, TX

    Support for dail operation

    $15,000
  109. Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  110. Plano Symphony OrchestraPlano, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  111. Covenant Health System FoundationLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  112. Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra IncWichita Falls, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $15,000
  113. Rockland Center for the Arts IncWest Nyack, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $12,500
  114. Second Thought TheatreDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $12,000
  115. Nasher Sculpture CenterDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  116. Charlottesville OperaCharlottesvle, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  117. Harmony ProgramNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  118. Oratorio Society of Queens IncForest Hills, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  119. Playwrights Horizons IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  120. Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation IncWhite Plains, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  121. Opus 118 Music CenterNew York, NY

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  122. Dessoff Choirs IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  123. New York Youth Symphony IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  124. Jewish MuseumNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  125. Words Without Borders IncBrooklyn, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  126. Dancing Classrooms IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  127. Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NY

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  128. Orpheus Chamber Singers IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  129. Theatre Arlington IncArlington, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  130. BuildingcommunityworkshopDallas, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  131. Yarnwire IncRidgewood, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  132. New York Communities Organizing Fund IncBrooklyn, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  133. Flatlans Dance TheaterLubbock, TX

    Support for dialy operation

    $10,000
  134. Arcos Foundation for the Arts IncAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  135. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts IncLiberty, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  136. Armstrong Community Music SchoolAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  137. CollideAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  138. Fiddles on WheelsGranbury, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  139. Lola - Local Opera Local ArtistsAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  140. Heifetz International Music InstituteStaunton, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  141. RiverviewsLynchburg, VA

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  142. Light House Studio IncCharlottesvle, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  143. Maymont FoundationRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  144. Teco Theatrical ProductionsDallas, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  145. Alley TheatreHouston, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  146. Victoria Bach Festival Association IncVictoria, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  147. Brazos Valley Symphony SocietyBryan, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  148. Visions in RhythmAustin, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  149. Alamo City Performing Arts AssociationSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  150. Childrens Chorus of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  151. Friends of Chamber MusicBryan, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  152. Musical Bridges Around the WorldSan Antonio, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  153. Texas Public RadioSan Antonio, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  154. Victoria Fine Arts AssociationVictoria, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  155. Midland Childrens Rehabilitation CenterMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  156. Casa Manana IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  157. Richardson Symphony IncRichardson, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  158. Permian Playhouse of Odessa IncOdessa, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  159. Wichita Falls Backdoor Players IncWichita Falls, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  160. Greater Dallas Youth OrchestraDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  161. Texarkana Regional Arts and HumanitiesTexarkana, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  162. Circle TheatreFort Worth, TX

    Support of daily purpose

    $10,000
  163. W I Cook Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  164. Chamber Music Society of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  165. Childrens Advocacy Center of Greater WesSan Angelo, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  166. Sherman Community PlayersSherman, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $10,000
  167. Allied Theatre Group IncFort Worth, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  168. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the ArtsLubbock, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  169. Echo TheatreDallas, TX

    Support of daily oeprations

    $10,000
  170. Midland Montessori School IncMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  171. East Texas Symphony OrchestraTyler, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  172. Junior Players GuildDallas, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  173. Cadence Theatre Company IncRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  174. Young Texas Artists IncConroe, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  175. Texas Mass ChoirMidland, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  176. East Lubbock Art HouseLubbock, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  177. Greater Dallas Choral Society IncDallas, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  178. Classical Music Institute CmiSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $10,000
  179. Pipeline PlaywrightsAlexandria, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $8,000
  180. Artpace IncSan Antonio, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  181. Waco Cultural Arts FestWaco, TX

    Suppport of daily

    $5,000
  182. Mima MusicTroy, MI

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  183. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  184. Musica Viva IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  185. Only Make Believe IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  186. New York Choral Society IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  187. Katonah Museum of Art IncKatonah, NY

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  188. Nameless SoundHouston, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  189. Dance CouncilDallas, TX

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  190. Navidad Valley Community ConnectionsSchulenburg, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  191. Childrens Museum of RichmondRichmond, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  192. Tidewater Classic Guitar Society IncNorfolk, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  193. Opera on the JamesLynchburg, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  194. Birthplace of Country Music IncBristol, TN

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  195. Ballet San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  196. Alamo Colleges FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  197. Austin Film SocietyAustin, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  198. Tyler Museum of ArtTyler, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  199. Irving Symphony OrchestraIrving, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  200. Houston Choral SocietyHouston, TX

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  201. Bower Center for the ArtsBedford, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  202. Texas Supremacy of Music and ArtsDallas, TX

    Purpose of daily operations

    $5,000
  203. DENSITY512Austin, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  204. Early Music Access Project IncCharlottesvle, VA

    Support for daily operation

    $5,000
  205. Youth Artist Guild LubbockLubbock, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  206. Lubbock Public MediaLubbock, TX

    Suppory of daily operations

    $5,000
  207. Midland Historical SocietyMidland, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $2,800
  208. Unfolded Poetry ProjectMcAllen, TX

    Support of daily operations

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture119 grants $2,340,30066% of the total
  2. Education25 grants $952,00027% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $60,0002% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $50,0001% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $40,0001% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $35,000<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $50,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas151 grants $4,508,800
  2. New York30 grants $372,500
  3. Virginia24 grants $353,000
  4. Kansas1 grant $40,000
  5. Michigan1 grant $5,000
  6. Tennessee1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Comerica Bank Trust NATRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $135,840
  • Randy WilsonADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Vickie JayADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Eileen PiwetzADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Becky Baskin FergusonADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Carma Lynn MuscroftADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Katharine Folger KavanaghADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Christine G ForemanADVISORY COMMITTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000

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