Silicon Valley real estate investor Myra Reinhard launched her own philanthropic foundation with her children in 1998. Reinhard was a founding board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and has also served on the board of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.
Although Reinhard’s foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers, it is still an accessible funder with varied local interests. Here are some top things to know about the Myra Reinhard Family Foundation and how to apply for a grant.
Top interests are health, the arts and Jewish causes
The Reinhard Family Foundation has not publicly stated its grantmaking priorities or shared details about its giving guidelines. However, tax records indicate preferences for specific topics and patterns of giving.
For example, the foundation commonly gives to Jewish organizations in the U.S. and Israel. It has funded the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and Chabad of Greater South Bay. In Israel, it has funded Yad Sarah in Jerusalem and the Israel Project.
The arts are another primary interest for this funder, which makes many grants to local arts organizations in the Bay Area. Past grantees include the San Jose Museum of Art Association and the San Jose Children’s Musical Theater.
Reinhard supports UCLA and the film industry
Reinhard considers herself a lifelong film fan and supports the UCLA Film & Television Archive. UCLA is her alma mater, and her family was involved in the film industry while she was growing up. Specific film interests include archiving film history and the equipment and infrastructure needs of film professionals.
Grants hover around $35,000
Reinhard grants typically range from $1,500 to $180,000, but many are around $35,000. In a recent year, the foundation awarded over $1.7 million in grants and reported nearly $2.6 million in total assets.
Accepts unsolicited applications
Even though the foundation does not have a website or online grant portal for nonprofits to access, it indicates in its tax records that it accepts unsolicited grant proposals. There are no submission deadlines, restrictions or limitations on awards. However, grants often stay within California. Grantseekers should contact the foundation by phone to request a copy of the current application form.
The foundation does not have paid staff or employees. Myra Reinhard is the president and director, and Ian Reinhard, Neil Reinhard and Erica Krauss are the other officers and directors.
You can find additional information about the Myra Reinhard Family Foundation in IP’s complete profile, which is included in our Bay Area & Northern California grantmaking guide.
