Humanitarian Social Innovations
Inspiring and connecting social entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to empower them and to maximize their humanitarian impact.
Humanitarian Social Innovations at a glance
In short: Humanitarian Social Innovations gave $135K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,235
- +62.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,539
- +62.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $604,929
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Humanitarian Social Innovations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hunting Park Green ($68K). Together the top 6 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Park Green Philadelphia, PA | Community Planning | $68,185 |
| Lynfield Community Center Bethlehem, PA | Summer Programs | $25,550 |
| National Lead for America Inc Wichita, KS | Coalition Partner | $17,500 |
| Reach LV Youth Recovery Center Emmaus, PA | Suicide Prevention | $9,000 |
| Cancer Support Community of LV Allentown, PA | Cancer Assistance | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society Bethlehem, PA | Cancer Assistance | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604,929 | $1,057,685 | $925,676 | $135,235 | 6 | $13,359 |
| 2023 | $472,109 | $889,202 | $887,302 | $83,270 | 6 | $8,575 |
| 2022 | $463,589 | $765,175 | $905,646 | — | — | $273 |
| 2021 | $604,060 | $746,952 | $415,990 | — | — | $160 |
| 2020 | $289,961 | $296,369 | $249,977 | — | — | $432 |
About Humanitarian Social Innovations
Based on IRS filings
Humanitarian Social Innovations is a public charity 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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Linda Rentschler (CEO/Founder).
Frequently asked questions 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. 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.
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 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 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. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Humanitarian Social Innovations?
Humanitarian Social Innovations reported $605K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Humanitarian Social Innovations?
Humanitarian Social Innovations is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Bethlehem, PA. It holds $605K in total assets as of 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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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