Reinhart Foundation's $2.3M Blitz Marks Rapid Rise in Philanthropy

SARASOTA, Fla. – January 14, 2026 – The Reinhart Foundation, a family-led nonprofit established just 18 months ago, announced a staggering $2.3 million in community investments for 2025, signaling its emergence as a significant new force in regional philanthropy. The funds were strategically deployed across five states to bolster early education, youth development, and disability services, marking a dramatic expansion of the foundation's impact in only its second year of operation.

Founded in June 2024 by Nickolas and Jourdan Reinhart, the foundation, along with the Reinhart Family of Companies, has rapidly scaled its efforts. The 2025 investments span communities in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas, reflecting a targeted approach to supporting children and families where the family's business and personal interests lie. The comprehensive giving strategy combined major capital projects, direct grants, corporate partnerships, and personal contributions to address critical needs.

"This year was a major step forward for the Foundation," said Nickolas Reinhart, co-founder of The Reinhart Foundation, in a statement. "By expanding our impact in our target areas, we're focused on building long-lasting partnerships and infrastructure... that will continue to support children and families for generations."

Building Futures: A Landmark Investment in Early Education

The cornerstone of the foundation's 2025 impact is a $1.5 million investment in the newly opened Reinhart Family Early Learning Center in Findlay, Ohio. This landmark project, its largest to date, represents a direct and substantial response to the growing childcare crisis affecting communities across Ohio and the nation. The state has long grappled with shortages in accessible, high-quality childcare, a challenge that directly impacts workforce participation and economic stability.

The new 20,500-square-foot facility, which opened its doors in November at the Findlay Family YMCA, immediately created 120 new childcare spaces in Hancock County. Beyond simply adding capacity, the center was designed with a focus on inclusive and comprehensive child development. It features a dedicated sensory room for children with developmental needs, a gross motor skills area to encourage physical activity, and a fully accessible, adaptive playground, ensuring children of all abilities can play and learn together.

This single project highlights a strategic shift seen in modern philanthropy, where donors prioritize creating tangible, long-term infrastructure over temporary program funding. By building a state-of-the-art facility, the foundation is embedding a permanent resource within the community, aiming to alleviate pressure on working families and provide a strong educational start for children for decades to come.

Beyond the Checkbook: A Holistic Approach to Giving

The foundation's strategy extends far beyond capital projects, employing a multifaceted approach that leverages corporate resources and personal engagement. The total $2.3 million investment was a composite of several funding streams, showcasing a modern, integrated model of philanthropy.

Direct monetary grants accounted for $191,000, distributed among 36 different nonprofit organizations. A significant portion of the giving, over $680,000, was channeled to support Home Depot partner charities. This initiative was led through Kreate, a product development company founded by Nickolas Reinhart that holds an exclusive partnership with The Home Depot. This connection illustrates how the family's business enterprises, which include a portfolio of manufacturing and consumer product companies, are interwoven with its philanthropic mission. Kreate also contributed over $20,000 in donated products to various community initiatives.

Demonstrating a deep personal commitment, the foundation's inaugural Reinhart Foundation Golf Outing in May became a powerful fundraising vehicle. The event, held in Findlay, Ohio, brought together 140 players and 43 corporate sponsors to raise an impressive $287,275. In a move that amplified the community's generosity, co-founders Nickolas and Jourdan Reinhart personally matched every dollar raised, doubling the event's total impact to $574,550. This hands-on involvement and personal financial matching are characteristic of a new generation of philanthropists who are more directly engaged in their foundations' activities.

Cultivating Nationwide Impact Through Strategic Partnerships

While the Ohio learning center was the year's flagship project, the foundation's grant program extended its reach into its other key communities, fostering partnerships with established local nonprofits. This distributed approach ensures the foundation's impact is felt across its entire geographic footprint.

In Florida, grants were awarded to The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Suncoast Charities for Children, and Easterseals Southwest Florida. A $7,500 grant to The Florida Center, an organization with a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, directly funded over 60 hours of specialized speech and occupational therapy for children with developmental delays, helping them prepare for school.

In Atlanta, Georgia, the foundation partnered with The Twenty Pearls Foundation to support its Childhood Hunger Initiative. This program provides essential food packs to low-income students and their families, addressing food insecurity that can be a major barrier to learning and development.

Other notable partnerships from 2025 include support for Georgetown Backpack Buddies and The Georgetown Project in Texas, which focus on youth well-being and hunger, as well as the Atlanta Toolbank, Sunshine Nevada Organization, and First Nevada, further diversifying the foundation's impact across its focus areas of youth support and disability services.

Looking ahead, the foundation is continuing its mission to empower local organizations. "Looking into 2026, we remain committed to advancing youth development, education and disability services through our grant programs and community events," Reinhart stated. "With several new initiatives underway, we look forward to expanding our impact in the communities where we reside, work and engage."

Nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation's focus areas can apply for 2026 funding through its website. Applications are reviewed quarterly, and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the foundation's key communities are eligible to submit proposals detailing their project's budget and anticipated community benefit.