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The Leonard P. Reaume Memorial Foundation was established in 1996 by Mrs. Renee Reaume to honor her late husband Leonard and his contributions to the field of international real estate. Mr. Reaume was a former President of the National Association of REALTORS® and FIABCI, International Real Estate Federation. Today, the Reaume Foundation is a 501(c)3 entity, governed by a 10-person Board of Directors. The Foundation aims to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations proposing projects that meet its grant criteria: international, educational, and attentive to the needs of real estate practitioners.
Foundation Objectives and Application Purposes, Objectives, and Grant Criteria
The Directors of the Foundation devote Foundation resources to seek and support educational programs which meet all of the following criteria:
- International: Programs receiving support must have an international character, either because they are provided to or of interest to individuals in one or more countries other than the U.S., or because they involve information or services related to international real estate transactions and issues.
- Education: Special consideration and preference is given to those programs which support the particular needs and desires of individuals in the early stages of their real estate careers. However, programs supported by the Foundation may benefit professionals in all stages of their real estate careers. Programs receiving support must be educational, with special consideration and preference for programs with courses which build upon one another, take a comprehensive approach to learning, and ensure the continued professional development of members over the course of their real estate careers.
- Local Instructors and Learning: Special consideration will be given to programs that develop a cadre of trainers capable of providing education to your association members. Such development of future trainers could be through specific training programs for trainers. Or, providing opportunities for aspiring instructors to assist trainers in developing and delivering courses to your members by functioning as workshop leaders. Other "on the job training" opportunities may also be considered. The goal is to reach more learners with content specific to the needs of their region and market. The Reaume Foundation believes this can best be achieved by having local people involved in the creation and delivery of education programs.
Reaume Grant Needs Assessment and Application
To be considered for a Reaume Foundation Grant, please complete the Reaume Grant Needs Assessment and Reaume Grant Application. If you have questions, please contact Karen Williams at kwilliams@nar.realtor.