Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation supports human services, health, education and community development in Nebraska.

FUNDING AREAS: Human services, community development, health, education

IP TAKE: This Nebraska-focused funder keeps its grants close to home and considers a wide variety of local causes throughout the year.

PROFILE: Established in the late 1970s, the Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation is an independent foundation based in Grand Island, Nebraska. This foundation formed with the $1.3 million in proceeds following the sale of a wheat ranch. It funds local efforts for human services, health, education and community development.

The Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this funder awards grants to many different types of local organizations. Most grants are for program support but a few grants go towards events and to local fire department operations. Foundation grants have also funded buildings and complexes in the region.

Grants range between about $1,000 and $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of Nebraska and especially the Grand Island community. Other grantees are based in the Nebraska towns of Hastings, Lincoln and Central City. Past local grantees include the Central Nebraska Humane Society, Central Nebraska Goodwill Industries and Community Health Charities.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should contact the foundation directly to request an application form and then provide full details on a proposed project based on need. There are no submission deadlines to submit a grant request. Direct general questions to the staff at 308-380-0957.

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