The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation, established in 1956 by Dayton employees, aims to support local charities across eight counties surrounding Dayton (Montgomery, Greene, Warren, Butler, Preble, Darke, Miami, and Clark). As the longest-standing associate-run charitable foundation in the U.S., it is managed by an all-associate board of trustees who review grant requests, disburse funds based on associate feedback, and organize volunteer activities.
The grant program of The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation focuses on extending financial support to a wide range of programs and initiatives. The broad goals of the grant include supporting health and human services, at-risk youth, hunger, issues of the elderly, homelessness, literacy, life-threatening illness, animal welfare and shelters, and veterans organizations. Their approach to philanthropy emphasizes local community support and involves direct input from associates in funding decisions.