Renaissance Philanthropy Fund
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund is a public charity based in New York, New York. Formed in 2024, it says it advances science, technology, and innovation by designing, incubating, and launching time-bound, thesis-driven philanthropic funds.
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund at a glance
In short: Renaissance Philanthropy Fund gave $6.6M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $206K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,584,737
- +65747.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $205,773
- +1957.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $121,923
- Total assets
- $90,684,554
- +3644.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Renaissance Philanthropy Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 42 Broadway 12Th Fl, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (202) 998-7795
Website: https://renaissancephilanthropy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Renaissance Philanthropy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Learning Agency ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Virginia (27%), California (22%), New York (16%), Washington, DC (8%), and North Carolina (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not an expressly stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $6.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Agency Arlington, VA | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $1,757,657 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $648,970 |
| Human Computation Institute Inc Ithaca, NY | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $402,270 |
| The Regents of The University of California Berkeley, CA | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $361,500 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $320,588 |
| American Immigration Council Washington, DC | To support talent mobility | $250,000 |
| Regents of University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $250,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $250,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New New York, NY | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $249,996 |
| Brown University of Providence Providence, RI | To support projects that apply AI to mathematics | $178,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,684,554 | $115,242,559 | $28,428,936 | $6,584,737 | 32 | $598,143 |
| 2024 | $2,421,527 | $4,773,927 | $2,454,549 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,529 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to fuel a 21st-century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. Its stated vision is a brighter future for all through science, technology, and innovation.
Its website describes the AI for Math Fund as supporting projects to advance the pace and impact of mathematical discovery, including technical research, new machine-learning concepts, and tools for mathematicians. The 2025 filing also lists grants for applying AI to mathematics and for talent mobility. The organization’s website describes other funds and programs focused on education, climate risks, high-skill immigration, and housing.
The 2025 grantees included universities and research organizations, as well as other nonprofits. For example, the Human Computation Institute describes its own mission as using networked humans and machines to improve health, humanitarian, and educational outcomes. The American Immigration Council describes its own work as shaping U.S. immigration policies and practices through research, programs, legal work, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not missions attributed to the funder.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 32 grants totaling $6,584,737. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,757,657, with a median grant of $121,922.
The largest reported grants included $1,757,657 to The Learning Agency, $648,970 to Stanford University, and $402,270 to the Human Computation Institute, each to support projects applying AI to mathematics. Other notable grants included $361,500 to The Regents of the University of California for AI-and-mathematics projects, $320,588 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the same purpose, and $250,000 to the American Immigration Council to support talent mobility.
The filing says grant agreements specify the grant purpose, budget, term, and reporting requirements. Grantees must provide narrative progress updates and financial reports; subsequent disbursements depend on submission and approval of reports, and unused funds must be returned at the end of the grant period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Kalil as chief executive officer; Kumar A. Garg as president/secretary; Joshua Elliott as chief scientist; Jean-Paul Chretien as program director, BiTS; Erik Martin as director of program delivery; Parth Ahya as chief of staff; Julia Hidu as senior manager, partnerships; and Ronit Kanwar as treasurer. Andrew Coy is listed as board chair, and Nick Sinai as a board member effective January 2025.
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund is led by Tom Kalil, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 8 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Kalil
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$402K (2024) → $752K (2025)
Kumar A. Garg
President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$294K (2024) → $594K (2025)
Andrew Coy
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Martin
Director of Program Delivery
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$218K (2025)
Jean-Paul Chretien
Program Director & Bits
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$249K (2025)
Joshua Elliott
Chief Scientist
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $440K (2025)
Julia Hidu
Senior Manager & Partnerships
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $215K (2025)
Parth Ahya
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $216K (2025)
Ronit Kanwar
Treasurer
Treasurer & Managing Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $194K (2025)
Marina Nitze
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Sinai
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $752K, to Tom Kalil (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Philanthropy Fund
How much does Renaissance Philanthropy Fund give each year?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund gave $6.6M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's typical grant size?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's median grant in 2025 was $121,923, and its average grant was $205,773, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Renaissance Philanthropy Fund give grants?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's top state is Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (22%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Berkeley, CA (2 grants) and Ithaca, NY (2 grants).
Does Renaissance Philanthropy Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "To support projects that apply AI to mathematics" (18 grants), "To support talent mobility" (3 grants) and "To support climate work" (3 grants).
Who are Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's largest grantees?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Learning Agency ($1,757,657), Stanford University ($648,970) and Human Computation Institute Inc ($402,270), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Renaissance Philanthropy Fund?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund reported $90.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $115.2M.
What does Renaissance Philanthropy Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to fuel a 21st-century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. Its stated vision is a brighter future for all through science, technology, and innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Renaissance Philanthropy Fund?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check renaissancephilanthropy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's EIN?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1953380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Renaissance Philanthropy Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/renaissance-philanthropy-fund-morg_7091034e24df40ca99dbd3df9f24f596
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