Associate Foundation

Who we are

In 1956, the Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation was created when Dayton employees decided to pool donations together to help local charities. Today, it's one of the longest standing associate-run charitable foundations in the United States. Managed by an all-associate board of trustees, the foundation meets four times a year to review grant requests, disburse funds based on associate feedback, and organize volunteer activities.
We proudly serve the following counties:
 
Dayton, Ohio
Montgomery, Greene, Warren, Butler, Preble, Darke, Miami, and Clark
 
Houston, Texas
Harris, Waller, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, San Jacinto, and Montgomery
 
College Station, Texas
Brazos, Grimes, Washington, Burleson, Robertson, and Madison
The Associate Foundation holds four donation drives a year to collect goods for local charities. Examples include non-perishable food items and winter coats. If your organization would like to be considered for one of the donation drives, please contact:
Email: associate_relations@reyrey.com
Phone: 937.485.1426

Reynolds Gives Back

In the past ten years, we’ve been able to provide:
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Grant Information

The Associate Foundation extends financial support to a wide range of programs and initiatives. Our focus areas include health and human services, at-risk youth, hunger, issues of the elderly, homelessness, literacy, life-threatening illness, animal welfare and shelters, and veteran organizations.
Grant decisions are made four times a year. Organizations may only receive one grant every 12 months. After receiving a grant, you will be asked to complete a survey regarding your results. An approved grant does not guarantee future support. Grant applications are due by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.

Grants will be evaluated based on:

Alignment with one of the Foundation’s focus areas.
Impact in our community — especially hands-on services.
Efficient use of funds to maximize reach.
Priority is given to organizations with Reynolds associate involvement.

Due to federal law, policy, or budget limitations, we do not contribute to the following:

Organizations without IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) status
Individual primary or secondary schools
Sectarian organizations having a predominantly religious purpose
Individuals
Political parties, offices, or candidates
Fraternal and Sorority organizations
Organizations who cannot provide adequate accounting records or procedures
Tax-supported universities and colleges for operating purposes
Funding for deficits or debt retirement
Endowments
Courtesy advertising
Fundraising events
Capital Campaigns
All grant applications must be submitted via email as a Word document to associate_relations@reyrey.com.
Apply for a Grant
Already received a grant? Please share your results prior to reapplying.
Follow-Up Survey

Grant Writing Tips

Please read all info below carefully before submitting your grant application.

Research the funding interest of the foundation and guidelines before applying. Your request should line up with the type of support and geographic area Reynolds helps.
Review past amounts awarded so you are in line with what the foundation is currently donating.
Familiarize yourself with the application process, including timetable and preferred method of initial contact. Some funders require a letter of intent, or pre-application form. We do not have any of those requirements.
Know the needs of your organization and how they line up with our objectives.
Know the number of clients served in our geographic region and the total number of clients served by your organization.
If your need is for an ongoing purpose, note in the application how it will be funded in the future.
Know how much your project/purchase costs and how much you are requesting from the specific funding source. Make sure your numbers tie into the request on the grant application.
Word your application in a way that will tug on the heart strings of the reader. Paint the picture of what you want the money for.
Clearly emphasize how the grant will be used. Be specific and provide as much detail as possible and include past success of the program.
Include all required attachments and documentation. We only accept grant applications and attachments via email.
Have someone else read over the application checking for errors and clarity. If your reader is not clear on what you are requesting, chances are the grant screening members will not understand.
Invite trustees to a site visit. Make certain your agency’s Executive Director and/or Board President are present for the visit. If funded and you have a large project, invite the trustees to an on-site visit during the project and upon completion of the project.
Keep the foundation in the loop as to what is happening at your organization. Keep them informed, especially of the progress you are making with your project if it spans a length of time.
Make certain you use the grant money for the purpose it was awarded. If you have leftover money, contact the foundation about returning the unused money.
Don’t take it personally if your request is denied. Resubmitting later is usually acceptable.