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Humanitarian Social Innovations

Foundation · Grantmaker Bethlehem, PA EIN: 46-4779591 Website

INSPIRING AND CONNECTING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO EMPOWER THEM AND TO MAXIMIZE THEIR HUMANITARIAN IMPACT.

Key facts about Humanitarian Social Innovations

In short: Humanitarian Social Innovations gave $135K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
46-4779591
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$135,235
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$22,539
Median grant
$13,250
Total assets
$604,929
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Humanitarian Social Innovations

How much does Humanitarian Social Innovations give each year?

Humanitarian Social Innovations gave $135K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $83K across 6 grants.

What is Humanitarian Social Innovations's typical grant size?

Humanitarian Social Innovations's median grant in 2024 was $13,250, and its average grant was $22,539, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Humanitarian Social Innovations give grants?

Humanitarian Social Innovations gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethlehem, PA (2 grants).

Does Humanitarian Social Innovations give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Humanitarian Social Innovations's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are Humanitarian Social Innovations's largest grantees?

Humanitarian Social Innovations's largest 2024 grantees include Hunting Park Green ($68,185), Lynfield Community Center ($25,550) and National Lead for America Inc ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$605K

+28.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

+62.4% YoY

Grant Count

6

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+62.4% YoY

About Humanitarian Social Innovations

Based on IRS filings

Humanitarian Social Innovations is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Bethlehem, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $605K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $13K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

BethlehemPhiladelphiaEmmausAllentownCaryOrefieldWichita

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$604,929$472,109$463,589
Revenue$1,057,685$889,202$765,175
Expenses$925,676$887,302$905,646
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$13,359$8,575$273
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20226 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Hunting Park Green: $68KHunting Park Green$68KLynfield Community Center: $26KLynfield Community Center$26KNational Lead for America Inc: $18KNational Lead for America Inc$18KReach LV Youth Recovery Center: $9KReach LV Youth Recovery Center$9KCancer Support Community of LV: $8KCancer Support Community of LV$8KAmerican Cancer Society: $8KAmerican Cancer Society$8K

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
HUNTING PARK GREEN Philadelphia, PACOMMUNITY PLANNING$68,185
LYNFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER Bethlehem, PASUMMER PROGRAMS$25,550
NATIONAL LEAD FOR AMERICA INC Wichita, KSCOALITION PARTNER$17,500
REACH LV YOUTH RECOVERY CENTER Emmaus, PASUICIDE PREVENTION$9,000
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF LV Allentown, PACANCER ASSISTANCE$7,500
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Bethlehem, PACANCER ASSISTANCE$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Humanitarian Social Innovations is led by Linda Rentschler, CEO & Founder on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Linda Rentschler

    CEO & Founder

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $6K (2020) → $31K (2024)

  • Andrew Ward

    President

    Board Member → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chuck Holder

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Watkins

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adrienne McNeil

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Hodges

    Board Member

    Vice President → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Soemoe Aung

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terry Reed

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Robinson

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Edris

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Priscilla Rosado

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Link

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tawana Mackey

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Diane Donaher (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: John Robinson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Rita Fredericks (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Darnell Davis (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Planer (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Eric Robuck (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Wagner (2020) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Linda Rentschler — CEO/Founder: $31KLinda RentschlerCEO/Founder$31K

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humanitarian Social Innovations?

Humanitarian Social Innovations is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Bethlehem, PA. It holds $605K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Humanitarian Social Innovations?

As of 2024, Humanitarian Social Innovations holds $605K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $135K in 2024.

What is Humanitarian Social Innovations's EIN?

Humanitarian Social Innovations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4779591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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