Beatrice Renfield Foundation
The Beatrice Renfield Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 90 grants totaling $732,675 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients including educational, environmental, animal-welfare, health, community, and cultural organizations.
Beatrice Renfield Foundation at a glance
In short: Beatrice Renfield Foundation gave $733K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $732,675
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +60.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,141
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $12,091,717
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (36 of 90, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beatrice Renfield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1185 Park Avenue 9E, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (917) 834-7795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beatrice Renfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Brearley School ($103K). Together the top 10 received $461K.
Grant Size Distribution
342 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 342 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to Connecticut, 15% to the District of Columbia, 7% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beatrice Renfield Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 90 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $531K (2022) to $736K (2020). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $733K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brearley School New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $102,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $65,000 |
| Best Little Cat House in PA Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $50,000 |
| CT College New London, CT | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $50,000 |
| Danbury New Milford Hospital Foundation Danbury, CT | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $50,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $40,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $28,240 |
| Reach Western CT Brookfield, CT | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $25,000 |
| Regional Hospice Danbury, CT | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $25,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,091,717 | $1,055,564 | $888,787 | $732,675 | 90 | $750,998 | $922,775 | $660,106 |
| 2023 | $11,924,940 | $559,607 | $686,667 | $575,504 | 56 | $578,453 | $458,367 | $635,652 |
| 2022 | $12,052,000 | $764,146 | $661,803 | $531,239 | 68 | $542,206 | $661,543 | $651,757 |
| 2021 | $11,987,897 | $948,772 | $865,419 | $725,965 | 60 | $741,277 | $825,459 | $697,169 |
| 2020 | $12,068,889 | $526,361 | $865,772 | $736,392 | 68 | — | $428,616 | $672,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beatrice Renfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $660K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Brearley School describes itself as a New York City private educational institution providing education to girls in grades K–12. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The Animal Welfare Institute says it works to alleviate animal suffering caused by people.
Other 2024 recipients include REACH Western CT, which describes its work as connecting kids and building relationships through programs offering a safe, supportive environment; Mount Sinai Health System, whose stated mission includes patient care, education, research, and outreach; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 90 grants totaling $732,675. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $102,500, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest grants were $102,500 to The Brearley School, $65,000 to World Wildlife Fund, $50,000 each to Best Little Cat House in PA, CT College, and Danbury New Milford Hospital Foundation, and $40,000 to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Each of these grants was listed for unrestricted use by the donee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean Renfield-Miller as president; Joseph Renfield as vice president; Patricia Nelson as treasurer; and Charlotte Renfield-Miller, D. Carrington Renfield-Miller, James Renfield-Miller, Kate Maitland, Levin Renfield, and Robert Renfield as directors.
Beatrice Renfield Foundation is led by Jean Renfield-Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Renfield-Miller
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Renfield-Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Carrington Renfield-Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Renfield-Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Maitland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Levin Renfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Renfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Renfield
V.p.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Beatrice Renfield Foundation
How much does Beatrice Renfield Foundation give each year?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation gave $733K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $576K across 56 grants.
What is Beatrice Renfield Foundation's typical grant size?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,141, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beatrice Renfield Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Beatrice Renfield Foundation give grants?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (26%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (39 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Danbury, CT (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Beatrice Renfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Beatrice Renfield Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (89 of 90) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beatrice Renfield Foundation's largest grantees?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Brearley School ($102,500), World Wildlife Fund ($65,000) and Best Little Cat House in PA ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beatrice Renfield Foundation?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $751K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $660K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beatrice Renfield Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Brearley School describes itself as a New York City private educational institution providing education to girls in grades K–12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beatrice Renfield Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beatrice Renfield Foundation's EIN?
Beatrice Renfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0156925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beatrice Renfield Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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