The Reis Foundation Incorporated
ReisFoundation.org is a Wix site using the name Reis Foundation Inc and describes a mission to provide fresh, local food to schoolchildren and families; the organization’s EIN (31-1486993) matches public filings for The Reis Foundation Inc. The site includes About, Projects, Events, Donate and Contact pages and an [email protected] address.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established 501(c)(3) with a track record of general operating or project work in areas the foundation funds (notably food access and community services, but also civic and environmental organizations), ideally with program presence in California or other states where the foundation has funded.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a registered charity with demonstrated programmatic impact.
- • Asks align with general operating or project support rather than one-off capital needs.
- • Has a presence or program work in California or another state the foundation has funded.
- • Can be reached through relationship-building, introductions, or proactive outreach rather than an open online grant form.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 13 states, with the majority of dollars going out of the foundation's home state and a large share (about 44%) going to California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 53 distinct recipients across national, state and local nonprofits, including many established national organizations and smaller local groups; 35 of those recipients were new in that year, indicating a broad and varied portfolio.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows substantial turnover (35 new recipients in the latest year), which suggests new entrants can be added, but the foundation's materials state grants are to preselected organizations and a public competitive application process is not offered, so entry is likely by invitation, referral, or proactive outreach rather than an open grant portal.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
