Renaissance Corporation of Albany
Renaissance Corporation of Albany is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It states that it provides financial support to charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational institutions, programs, and activities.
Renaissance Corporation of Albany at a glance
In short: Renaissance Corporation of Albany gave $85K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,665
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,032
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $21,676,415
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Renaissance Corporation of Albany
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Union Drive, Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 514-0222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Renaissance Corporation of Albany funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albany Fire Department ($34K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All of the foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Renaissance Corporation of Albany open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $114K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Fire Department Albany, NY | General | $33,975 |
| University Albany Foundation Albany, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy Albany, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Regional Food Bank Latham, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Second Chance for Adults Inc Albany, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Center for Economic Growth Albany, NY | General | $2,595 |
| Northern Rivers Family Services Albany, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Shalom Food Pantry Albany, NY | General | $2,000 |
| St Margaret's Center Albany, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Israel Ame Church Albany, NY | General | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,676,415 | $4,663,153 | $4,118,211 | $84,665 | 21 | $331,571 | $895,713 |
| 2024 | $22,386,098 | $4,866,681 | $3,747,095 | $81,286 | 20 | $244,705 | $1,378,611 |
| 2023 | $22,967,870 | $4,391,001 | $3,593,890 | $114,348 | 23 | $219,648 | $1,029,126 |
| 2022 | $23,575,687 | $4,185,096 | $3,385,516 | $91,887 | 26 | $184,038 | $999,058 |
| 2021 | $24,078,702 | $4,052,893 | $3,121,002 | $77,080 | 33 | $166,282 | $1,110,231 |
| 2020 | $24,384,326 | $3,801,401 | $3,032,909 | $108,542 | 22 | — | $1,005,640 |
| 2019 | $24,792,146 | $4,458,017 | $3,089,536 | $104,968 | 33 | — | $1,590,562 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing financial support to charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational institutions, programs, and activities. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Albany College of Pharmacy says it educates future leaders to improve society’s health; the Regional Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger and prevent food waste; and Albany Law School describes itself as an institution of higher education focused on the study of law. The Center for Economic Growth says it supports business growth and workforce development in the region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $84,665. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $33,975, with a median of $1,250. Its largest grants included $33,975 to the Albany Fire Department, $15,000 to the University Albany Foundation, $7,000 to Albany College of Pharmacy, $5,000 to the Regional Food Bank, and $4,000 to Second Chance for Adults Inc. The filing lists each of these grants’ purposes as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Cohen and Paul Grondahl as board members; Lorin Silverman as board chairman; Carla Chiaro as president and CFO; Allison Silverman as vice president; and Patty Lipshutz as secretary.
Renaissance Corporation of Albany is led by Carla Chiaro, President & CFO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla Chiaro
President & CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$175K (2019) → $230K (2025)
Lorin Silverman
Board Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cohen
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Silverman
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Lipshutz
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Grondahl
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan Chartock (2019–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $230K, to Carla Chiaro (President & CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Corporation of Albany
How much does Renaissance Corporation of Albany give each year?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany gave $85K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 20 grants.
What is Renaissance Corporation of Albany's typical grant size?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,032, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Renaissance Corporation of Albany give grants?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (17 grants) and Schenectady, NY (2 grants).
Does Renaissance Corporation of Albany give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Renaissance Corporation of Albany's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Renaissance Corporation of Albany's largest grantees?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany's largest 2025 grantees include Albany Fire Department ($33,975), University Albany Foundation ($15,000) and Albany College of Pharmacy ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Renaissance Corporation of Albany?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany reported $21.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Renaissance Corporation of Albany fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing financial support to charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational institutions, programs, and activities. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Renaissance Corporation of Albany?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Renaissance Corporation of Albany's EIN?
Renaissance Corporation of Albany's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1529044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Renaissance Corporation of Albany 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
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