Grant Eligibility.

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​The W.W. Reynolds Foundation supports qualifying organizations and educational institutions—including high schools, elementary schools, alternative schools, and online schools—that teach, research, or develop K -12 curricula in business, economics, markets, personal financial literacy, civics, and character development.

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We prioritize programs that:

• Use gaming, role-play, or hands-on methods to teach business, economics, and civics concepts

• Are led by qualified, mission-aligned educators

• Promote personal responsibility, individualism, and independence

• Reflect innovative, student-centered approaches

• Demonstrate impact through measurable outcomes

• Have evidence of effectiveness or a proven track record

• Show support from other funders (not required)

• Offer challenge grant opportunities (not required)

• Request general operations support (not capital)

We Do Not Fund:​

• Endowments

• General education, scholarships, or youth development programs that fall outside our mission

• Arts & culture

• Religious organizations

• Health-related causes

• Human services

• Animal welfare

• Disaster relief

• Environmental programs

• Veterans’ programs

• Political causes

• Social issues or advocacy

• ESG initiatives or corporate social responsibility efforts

• Organizations lacking a clear sense of purpose or structure

• Organizations or programs heavily reliant on government funding

Note: While primarily interested in K-12 programs and curricula, occasionally, we fund specific programs that benefit university students if they are aligned with our mission.