Washington, D.C. philanthropist and businesswoman who built a fortune in the student loan industry. Her foundation has distributed over $100 million to institutions including the Kennedy Center, National Gallery of Art, and Harvard. Her husband Wayne Reynolds is Chairman and CEO of the Academy of Achievement, which hosts annual summits bringing together heads of state, Nobel laureates, and business leaders. The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation is the Academy's principal funder.
FedEx shipping records from Epstein's office at 457 Madison Avenue show at least four packages sent to Catherine Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, the Academy of Achievement, and the Reynolds Foundation between November 2000 and June 2002. Epstein's Boeing 727 flew to Dublin during the Academy's June 2002 International Achievement Summit, which Reynolds hosted, departing the next day with Ghislaine Maxwell and Sarah Kellen. A 2013 email shows Epstein was familiar with the Academy and its attendees. Reynolds does not appear in Epstein's black book or flight logs. No direct correspondence between Epstein and Reynolds has been found.
Separately, Reynolds ran EduCap, a nonprofit student loan company investigated by the Senate Finance Committee and IRS for alleged tax-exempt status abuse, including purchase of a $31 million Gulfstream IV jet.
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Background
Self-made businesswoman from Jacksonville, FL. Built fortune as CPA who grew a student loan company, netting ~$100M when Wells Fargo acquired it. Established Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation, which has distributed $100M+ to major cultural institutions. Named one of BusinessWeek's 50 most philanthropic Americans. Husband Wayne Reynolds runs the Academy of Achievement (founded 1961). Also ran EduCap, investigated by Senate Finance Committee for nonprofit abuse.
Epstein Connection
FedEx records show Epstein's office sent packages to Reynolds, her husband Wayne, the Academy of Achievement, and the Reynolds Foundation between November 2000 and June 2002. Epstein's jet flew to Dublin during the Academy's June 2002 summit that Reynolds hosted, departing with Maxwell and Kellen. A 2013 email shows Epstein was familiar with the Academy. Connection appears to be through elite philanthropic networking circles, not a personal relationship.
Key Allegations(3)
FedEx shipping records show packages from Epstein's office to Reynolds and the Academy of Achievement (Nov 2000 - Jun 2002)
documentedEpstein's jet flew to Dublin during the Academy's June 2002 summit hosted by Reynolds, departing with Maxwell and Kellen
documented2013 email shows Epstein was familiar with the Academy of Achievement and its attendees
documentedLegal Status
Named in FedEx shipping records from Epstein's office. Not implicated in any Epstein-related wrongdoing.
Key Relationships(1)
FedEx invoices EFTA01318826, EFTA01314720
Timeline(7 events)
FedEx package from Epstein's office to Catherine Reynolds at Academy of Achievement
FedEx envelope from Epstein to Wayne Reynolds at Academy of Achievement
FedEx package from Epstein's office to Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation in McLean, VA
Epstein's Boeing 727 flies from London Luton to Dublin during Academy summit hosted by Reynolds
Epstein, Maxwell, and Kellen depart Dublin
FedEx shipment to Catherine Reynolds at Epstein's Madison Avenue address
Email to Epstein asking about Academy of Achievement contacts; Epstein replies 'No'
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About Catherine Reynolds
Who is Catherine Reynolds?
Washington, D.C. philanthropist and businesswoman who built a fortune in the student loan industry. Her foundation has distributed over $100 million to institutions including the Kennedy Center, National Gallery of Art, and Harvard. Her husband Wayne Reynolds is Chairman and CEO of the Academy of Achievement, which hosts annual summits bringing together heads of state, Nobel laureates, and business leaders. The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation is the Academy's principal funder. FedEx shipping records from Epstein's office at 457 Madison Avenue show at least four packages sent to Catherine Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, the Academy of Achievement, and the Reynolds Foundation between November 2000 and June 2002. Epstein's Boeing 727 flew to Dublin during the Academy's June 2002 International Achievement Summit, which Reynolds hosted, departing the next day with Ghislaine Maxwell and Sarah Kellen. A 2013 email shows Epstein was familiar with the Academy and its attendees. Reynolds does not appear in Epstein's black book or flight logs. No direct correspondence between Epstein and Reynolds has been found. Separately, Reynolds ran EduCap, a nonprofit student loan company investigated by the Senate Finance Committee and IRS for alleged tax-exempt status abuse, including purchase of a $31 million Gulfstream IV jet.
What is Catherine Reynolds's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Catherine Reynolds appears in 35 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Catherine Reynolds in the Epstein files?
Yes. Catherine Reynolds is referenced in 35 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
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