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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-6575477

Reeves Foundation

A private foundation in Dover, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 62 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Heidi Ross
PO Box 441
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-4660
Form and materials
Application should be in writing and include an outline of the requested amount & purpose.
Deadlines
Applications should be submitted 3 weeks prior to bimonthly meetings
Restrictions
Funds are granted for charitable and educational purposes with priority to those benefitting tuscrawas county ohio.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,815,482

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $26,218,449

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,589,588

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $25,952,169

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,310,755

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $25,745,777

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,205,118

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $25,301,735

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,384,867

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $23,382,603

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,177,001

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $22,746,262

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,070,980

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $22,837,742

Grants paid in 2024

62 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Tuscarawas County YMCADover, OH

    Air makeup system

    $205,000
  2. Friends of the HomelessNew Phila, OH

    Jack's house of hope construction

    $150,000
  3. Rty IncNew Phila, OH

    Install 3 vintage rides

    $135,444
  4. Dover Tornado Club IncDover, OH

    Crater stadium turf project

    $100,000
  5. Kent State University TuscarawasNew Philadelphia, OH

    Nurses training lab

    $96,822
  6. Alpine Hill Historical MuseumSugarcreek, OH

    Elevator

    $75,000
  7. Dover Historical Society Reeves MuseumDover, OH

    2025 general operations

    $75,000
  8. Reeves Museum Dover Historical SocietyDover, OH

    Gutters, re-paving, ac unit

    $62,000
  9. City of DoverDover, OH

    Pickleball courts

    $50,000
  10. Dover Public LibraryDover, OH

    Roof

    $50,000
  11. Tuscarawas Central Catholic ElementaryDover, OH

    Replace roof

    $50,000
  12. Tuscarawas County FairboardDover, OH

    New tuscarawas ave entrance

    $50,000
  13. Tuscora Park FoundationNew Phila, OH

    Backstop and dugouts

    $50,000
  14. Beneath the ShadeDover, OH

    New phila facility renovations

    $40,000
  15. Village of StrasburgStrasburg, OH

    Tennis pickleball courts

    $40,000
  16. Indian Valley Local SchoolsGnadenhutten, OH

    MS outdoor basketball court

    $38,376
  17. Dennison Fire DepartmentDennison, OH

    4 self contained breathing aparatus

    $35,588
  18. Advocacy Choices and EmpowermentNew Phila, OH

    Chevrolet express van

    $35,000
  19. Uhrichsville City Council Parks CommitteeUhrichsville, OH

    Park improvements/equipment

    $30,120
  20. Dennison Railroad Depot MuseumDennison, OH

    Pigeon mesh/rail siding

    $30,000
  21. New Phila Lady Quakers Youth SoftballNew Philadelphia, OH

    Dugouts

    $27,000
  22. Dover Community Parks FoundationDover, OH

    Repair park entrance signs

    $23,000
  23. New Philadelphia Youth Soccer AssociationNew Phila, OH

    Bleachers

    $22,700
  24. Village of Mineral CityMineral City, OH

    Hvac units

    $21,000
  25. Dover First Moravian ChurchDover, OH

    Flooring repairs

    $20,000
  26. Tuscarawas County Senior CenterDover, OH

    Carpet

    $20,000
  27. Village of NewcomerstownNewcomerstown, OH

    Splash pad

    $20,000
  28. Warwick TownshipTuscarawas, OH

    Angle parking wainwright park

    $20,000
  29. Zoar Community FoundationZoar, OH

    Bimeler cabin restoration

    $20,000
  30. Sugarcreek Fire and RescueSugarcreek, OH

    Blood transfusion program

    $15,452
  31. Mobile MealsDover, OH

    Containers and software fees

    $15,000
  32. York Township Volunteer Fire DepartmentNew Phila, OH

    Auto standby generator

    $10,900
  33. Strasburg Band Boosters IncStrasburg, OH

    Band instruments

    $10,000
  34. Tuff BagsNew Philadelphia, OH

    Cargo van

    $10,000
  35. Tuscarawas County Council for Chuch & ComNew Philadelphia, OH

    Emergency fund

    $10,000
  36. Tuscarawas Cty Heritage Home AssociationNew Philadelphia, OH

    Display cases

    $9,400
  37. Buckeye Career CenterNew Phila, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  38. Claymont City SchoolsDennison, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  39. Dover City SchoolsDover, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  40. Indian Valley Local SchoolsGnadenhutten, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  41. New Philadelphia City SchoolsNew Phila, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  42. Strasburg Franklin Local SchoolsStrasburg, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  43. Tuscarawas Valley Local SC HoolsZoarville, OH

    Project lead the way

    $8,000
  44. Camp Tuscazoar Foundation IncZoarville, OH

    Replace roof belcher lodge

    $7,500
  45. Ragersville Community CoundilBaltic, OH

    Replace stove & bleachers

    $7,067
  46. Newcomerstown Historical SocietyNewcomerstown, OH

    Building painting project

    $6,800
  47. Village of ZoarZoar, OH

    Generator

    $6,082
  48. Mill TownshipDennison, OH

    Thermal imaging camera

    $5,580
  49. Ohio's HospiceNew Philadelphia, OH

    1 bariatric bed and 6 mattresses

    $5,319
  50. American Red CrossCleveland, OH

    Power red machine

    $5,000
  51. Dress A ChildDover, OH

    Clothing vouchers

    $5,000
  52. Power of the PenNorth Canton, OH

    Writing tournament claymont HS

    $5,000
  53. Tuscarawas Arts PartnershipNew Phila, OH

    Community healing alley

    $4,918
  54. Village of MidvaleMidvale, OH

    Pickleball posts and nets

    $4,320
  55. Rainbow ConnectionNew Philadelphia, OH

    BLDG improvements/supplies

    $3,599
  56. Journey's End MinistriesNewcomerstown, OH

    Painting and mortar repair

    $3,250
  57. Mineral City Area Historical SocietyMineral City, OH

    Handicap ramp and handrail

    $3,222
  58. Tuscarawas Co Center for the ArtsNew Philadelphia, OH

    Raku kiln

    $3,199
  59. The Wilderness Center Zoar WoodsWilmot, OH

    Trail signage and improvements

    $3,065
  60. American Legion Post #494Sugarcreek, OH

    Replace front porch roof

    $2,984
  61. Dover Soccer AssociationDover, OH

    Soccer goals (2)

    $2,400
  62. Newcomerstown Historical SocietyNewcomerstown, OH

    Replace basement window

    $2,375

Where the money goes

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

  1. Housing and shelter1 grant $150,00029% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $145,70028% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation3 grants $75,40014% of the total
  4. Religion1 grant $40,0008% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $38,1407% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $35,0007% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $37,6507% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio62 grants $1,815,482

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Jeffry T WagnerPRESIDENT Hours 6Pay $20,170
  • Peter F WagnerSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 6Pay $18,170
  • Robert P EspenschiedVICE PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $18,170
  • Robin C WaltzTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $16,170
  • Terry A PenningtonTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $16,170
  • Dalene R BakerTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $16,170

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