Guy Reno Family Foundation
The Guy Reno Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing reports 35 grants totaling $318,000, with grants supporting organizations including United Way, nature and cultural institutions, health organizations, and community-service organizations.
Guy Reno Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Guy Reno Family Foundation gave $318K across 35 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $318,000
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 35
- +6.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,086
- -5.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,187,859
- -1.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Guy Reno Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Marifran Georgis at Associated Bank as the contact. Applicants should submit a written application with proof of tax-exempt status. The filing states that awards have no restrictions and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Marifran Georgis Associated Bank
Mailing address: 612 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 987-3559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy Reno Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was United Way ($60K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 173 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 5% to Utah, 3% to New York, 2% to Wisconsin, and less than 1% to Virginia, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Guy Reno Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2021) to $318K (2026). In 2026 it made 35 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Rockford, IL | Operations | $60,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center Rockford, IL | Operations | $25,000 |
| Patriots Gateway Center Rockford, IL | Operations | $20,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Kanub, UT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | Operations | $15,000 |
| Burpee Museum Rockford, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Crusader Community Health Rockford, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Natural Land Institute Rockford, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ramp Rockford, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,187,859 | $326,318 | $379,267 | $318,000 | 35 | $339,903 | $287,592 | $362,152 |
| 2025 | $5,240,808 | $255,586 | $383,017 | $316,000 | 33 | $337,015 | $218,536 | $341,940 |
| 2024 | $5,368,239 | $428,683 | $346,412 | $290,700 | 35 | $310,311 | $392,582 | $317,855 |
| 2023 | $5,285,968 | $143,502 | $377,658 | $316,700 | 35 | $336,423 | $107,551 | $310,126 |
| 2022 | $5,520,124 | $432,136 | $358,391 | $298,500 | 35 | $319,841 | $255,100 | $344,365 |
| 2021 | $5,446,379 | $258,714 | $336,872 | $273,000 | 35 | — | $223,861 | $322,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guy Reno Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Natural Land Institute describes its mission as creating an enduring legacy of natural land in Northern Illinois for people, plants, and animals. Shelter Care Ministries says it provides shelter, awakens hope, and honors the dignity of people seeking assistance, with a focus on people living with chronic illness and ending homelessness in Winnebago and Boone counties. Winnebago County CASA says it represents children who have been abused or neglected.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $318,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median award of $5,000. The largest grant was $60,000 to United Way in Rockford, Illinois, for operations. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Severson Dells Nature Center, $20,000 to Patriots Gateway Center, and $15,000 each to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Rockford Park District Foundation, all for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Reno is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Guy Reno Family Foundation is led by Susan Reno, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Susan Reno
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$16K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to Susan Reno (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Guy Reno Family Foundation
How much does Guy Reno Family Foundation give each year?
Guy Reno Family Foundation gave $318K across 35 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $316K across 33 grants.
What is Guy Reno Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Guy Reno Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,086, across 35 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guy Reno Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Guy Reno Family Foundation give grants?
Guy Reno Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (22 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Loves Park, IL (2 grants) and Rushville, IL (2 grants).
Does Guy Reno Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Guy Reno Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (34 grants).
Who are Guy Reno Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Guy Reno Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include United Way ($60,000), Severson Dells Nature Center ($25,000) and Patriots Gateway Center ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Guy Reno Family Foundation?
Guy Reno Family Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $340K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Guy Reno Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Natural Land Institute describes its mission as creating an enduring legacy of natural land in Northern Illinois for people, plants, and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy Reno Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Marifran Georgis at Associated Bank as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guy Reno Family Foundation's EIN?
Guy Reno Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7237936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Guy Reno Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/guy-reno-family-foundation-morg_e19247dc5e9b4b859a2acf603166285b
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