J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat
The J. Norman Margaret Reeves Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to improving living and working conditions for residents in the vicinity of Westernport and Luke, Maryland, as well as Keyser and Piedmont, West Virginia. Its mission focuses on supporting educational opportunities, nutritional programs, and community services, particularly for children and families in need. The foundation funds a variety of initiatives, including college scholarships, after-school programs, food assistance, and cultural events. Through its grants, the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life and provide essential resources to underserved populations in its targeted areas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, locally based nonprofit, community organization, library, faith-based group, or municipal program serving Westernport/Luke, MD and Keyser/Piedmont, WV with a need for modest annual operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Programs that provide food assistance, after-school services, summer reading, or scholarships in the WV–MD border communities.
- • Requests for operating or program funding in the small grant range (typically a few thousand dollars).
- • Clear local presence or demonstrated service to the specified towns or counties.
- • Ability to submit the foundation's application form and meet the annual September 1 deadline.
Geography
Giving is regional: grants are concentrated in two neighboring states with about 68% of dollars going to West Virginia, indicating a regional (not national) footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 19–23 distinct recipients per year across three years, showing a fairly broad set of independent local organizations rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists—12 new recipients in the latest year—and the foundation publishes an annual deadline and application form, which together indicate unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
