Renaissance Knights Foundation
To foster the intellectual and social development of disadvantaged youth in diverse communities throughout the city of chicago through vibrant chess education programs, tournaments, and events.
Renaissance Knights Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $215,429
- +16.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $292,590
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $263,506
- +8.4% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Renaissance Knights Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Chess School Montville, NJ | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Kasparov Chess Foundation Montville, NJ | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,429 | $292,590 | $263,506 | — | — |
| 2025 | $185,350 | $289,865 | $243,099 | — | — |
| 2024 | $140,015 | $477,135 | $506,176 | — | — |
| 2023 | $260,084 | $262,109 | $253,870 | — | — |
| 2022 | $159,836 | $309,641 | $273,880 | $14,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $210,767 | $173,294 | $135,469 | — | — |
About Renaissance Knights Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Renaissance Knights Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wauconda, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $215K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Renaissance Knights Foundation is led by David A. Heiser, Director & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David A. Heiser
Director & CEO
President → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $75K (2026)
Kristina Heiser
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2026)
Eric Heiser
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Heiser
Vice President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $40K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorian Jones (2021) — Director
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 $75K, to David a Heiser (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Knights Foundation
How large is Renaissance Knights Foundation?
Renaissance Knights Foundation reported $215K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $293K.
What is Renaissance Knights Foundation?
Renaissance Knights Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Wauconda, IL. It holds $215K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Renaissance Knights Foundation operate?
Renaissance Knights Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Renaissance Knights Foundation's EIN?
Renaissance Knights Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2728157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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