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 Associate Foundation grants financial support to a broad spectrum of causes. These include health and human services, at-risk youth, hunger, elderly issues, homelessness, literacy, life-threatening illness, animal welfare and shelters, and veterans organizations. The grant program focuses on enhancing the quality of life within these areas, reflective of its commitment to a range of social issues.
Preference is accorded to entities that involve associates from Reynolds.