Guy Reno Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker GREEN BAY, WI EIN: 36-7237936

The Guy Reno Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1998 in Illinois. The foundation is currently based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a mailing address of PO Box 12800, Msc 8567, Green Bay, WI 54307-2800. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.

Key facts about Guy Reno Family Foundation

EIN: 36-7237936
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $316,000
Grants made (2025): 33
Average grant: $9,576
Median grant: $7,000
Primary geography: Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026.

Who Guy Reno Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Guy Reno Family Foundation's 33 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (92%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (23 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Loves Park, IL (2 grants) and Rushville, IL (2 grants). None of its 33 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (33 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$316K

+8.7% YoY

Grant Count

-5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+15.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Education
Health and human services
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Within these areas, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in science education, STEM education, and grants supporting education nonprofits.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Virginia, and Utah, with a notable concentration of grants to organizations in the Rockford, Illinois area.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $291K (92%)

Utah $15K (5%)

New York $9K (3%)

Virginia $1K (0%)

Share of all 33 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Illinois New York Utah Virginia

Cities

RockfordRushvilleLoves ParkChicagoKanubNew YorkRocktonBelvidereOregonDurandSpringfieldTriangleTinley Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $5,240,808 (as of most recent filing)

Total Annual Giving: $316,000

Total Revenues (FY 2024): $428,683

Total Expenses (FY 2024): $346,412

Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends ($173,059) and net gains from sale of non-inventory assets ($255,624)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

173 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include United Way ($60,000), Patriots Gateway Center ($25,000), Ymca of Rock River Valley ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED WAY ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$60,000
PATRIOTS GATEWAY CENTER ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$25,000
YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$20,000
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY KANUB, UT	OPERATIONS	$15,000
BOYLAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000
BURPEE MUSEUM ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000
CRUSADER COMMUNITY HEALTH ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000
GOLDIE B FLOBERG CENTER FOR CHILDR ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000
NATURAL LAND INSTITUTE ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000
RAMP ROCKFORD, IL	OPERATIONS	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUSAN RENO	TRUSTEE	—	$17,092

Contact Information

Telephone: 920-433-3231

EIN: 36-7237936

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Guy Reno Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Education • Health and human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking Within these areas, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in science education, STEM education, and grants supporting education nonprofits.

How do I apply for a grant from Guy Reno Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $700 to $60,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 40 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending May 2024), with total giving of $316,000. **Recent Grantees Include:** • United Way of Rock River Valley ($40,000 for operations) • Patriots' Gateway Community Center ($25,000 for operations) • Rockford University ($15,000 for operations) • YMCA

Where does Guy Reno Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Virginia, and Utah, with a notable concentration of grants to organizations in the Rockford, Illinois area.