Rencourt Foundation Inc
Rencourt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 recipients included education, arts, health, environmental, and cultural organizations.
Rencourt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rencourt Foundation Inc gave $431K across 124 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Delaware. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,076
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 124
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,476
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,445,610
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (39 of 124, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (17% 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 Rencourt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 870 Marlborough Spring Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (302) 651-8160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rencourt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zara Aina Inc ($26K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
507 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 507 grants of 507 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware and Pennsylvania (17% each), Virginia (14%), New York (11%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 124 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rencourt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 124 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $268K (2019) to $431K (2025). In 2025 it made 124 grants totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zara Aina Inc New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $26,019 |
| Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation Charlottesville, VA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners Oakland, CA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $15,000 |
| Wild Bird Charity Bellingham, WA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $15,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Chadds Ford, PA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $13,000 |
| St Christopher's School Foundation Richmond, VA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $12,500 |
| Hagley Museum and Library Wilmington, DE | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $10,500 |
| Classic Motor Museum of St Michaels St Michaels, MD | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $10,000 |
| Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Devon, PA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $10,000 |
| Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,445,610 | $627,713 | $529,953 | $431,076 | 124 | $455,563 | $556,463 | $477,216 |
| 2024 | $6,347,850 | $772,081 | $408,887 | $360,467 | 101 | $360,492 | $231,823 | $431,182 |
| 2023 | $5,984,656 | $659,994 | $398,245 | $338,221 | 109 | $348,971 | $259,750 | $371,136 |
| 2022 | $5,722,907 | $633,105 | $435,914 | $378,000 | 91 | $389,015 | $155,269 | $370,944 |
| 2021 | $5,525,716 | $762,590 | $377,576 | $301,430 | 82 | $323,092 | $317,911 | $377,993 |
| 2020 | $5,140,702 | $472,244 | $301,679 | $273,995 | 77 | — | $107,691 | $301,631 |
| 2019 | $4,970,137 | $555,873 | $323,430 | $267,600 | 75 | — | $190,261 | $288,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rencourt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $477K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Zara Aina says it helps at-risk children build their capacity for achievement through theatrical performance and storytelling. Reading Partners says it provides personalized literacy support and instruction to students, while Charleston Waterkeeper says it works to protect and restore Charleston’s waterways.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 124 grants totaling $431,076. Grant amounts ranged from $423 to $26,019, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $26,019 to Zara Aina Inc, $25,000 to Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation, $15,000 each to Reading Partners and Wild Bird Charity, and $13,000 to Brandywine Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following vice presidents: Caroline B Lintner, Charles E Streitwieser, Charles Porter Schutt III, and Scott Harrison.
Rencourt Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline B. Lintner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles E. Streitwieser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles Porter Schutt III
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Harrison
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Renee Harrison (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah S. Harrison (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Charles P. Schutt Jr. (2019–2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rencourt Foundation Inc
How much does Rencourt Foundation Inc give each year?
Rencourt Foundation Inc gave $431K across 124 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $360K across 101 grants.
What is Rencourt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rencourt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,476, across 124 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rencourt Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rencourt Foundation Inc give grants?
Rencourt Foundation Inc's top state is Delaware, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (14 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Richmond, VA (8 grants).
Does Rencourt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 124 grants with a stated purpose on Rencourt Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Education" (122 grants).
Who are Rencourt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rencourt Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Zara Aina Inc ($26,019), Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation ($25,000) and Reading Partners ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rencourt Foundation Inc?
Rencourt Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $456K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rencourt Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Zara Aina says it helps at-risk children build their capacity for achievement through theatrical performance and storytelling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rencourt Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rencourt Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rencourt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6015289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rencourt Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rencourt Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rencourt-foundation-inc-morg_ff949a14129843ffbfd0220c7188538f
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