Renewanation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, founded in 2008. The organization focuses on promoting Christian education and biblical worldview development across multiple sectors of society, including families, churches, schools, the business community, higher education, and government. Renewanation operates through research, strategic planning, public and private speaking engagements, and digital, print, and web communication to reach thousands of lives daily.
Key facts about Renewanation
- EIN
- 26-3901081
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,917,901
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- Average grant
- $43,589
- Median grant
- $15,874
- Total assets
- $6,274,275
- Primary geography
- Virginia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.
Who Renewanation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Renewanation's 44 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (87%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants), Roanoke, VA (3 grants), Blacksburg, VA (2 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants). None of its 44 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (42 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
44
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: To transform culture by giving millions of children a biblical worldview, with a goal to see 1 million children developing a biblical worldview by the end of 2029.
Mission: To inspire and equip the family, church, and school to give children a biblical worldview.
Primary Program Areas:
Biblical Worldview Education: Challenging status quo thinking in culture through promoting, supporting, and expanding biblical worldview across individuals, families, churches, schools, the business community, higher education, and government.
School Sponsorships: Direct or indirect support of Christian schools through grants, coaching, resources, strategic planning, and professional consultation.
Student Scholarships: Direct or indirect support of students through grants and special resources.
Manderley Christian Camp and Conference Center Ministry: A ministry program operated by the organization.
ILumenEd Academy: An e-learning platform offering biblical worldview education with curriculum focused on academic rigor and biblical contextualization.
Grantmaking
Renewanation distributes grants to support Christian education and biblical worldview initiatives. Based on recent financial data, the organization made total grants of $1,977,098. Typical grant awards range from $5,100 to $276,544. Grant funding focuses on charter schools, K-12 schools, parent-teacher organizations, and Christian nonprofits.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Renewanation's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in Virginia, Kansas, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 44 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,274,275
- Total Revenues: $5,077,120
- Total Expenses: $4,875,281
- Total Giving: $1,977,098
- Number of Employees: 43
Organizational Status:
- Tax-exempt since May 2009
- Member of ECFA since 2016
- Fiscal year end: December 31
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,274,275 | $6,065,933 | $5,587,020 |
| Revenue | $5,077,120 | $4,790,792 | $4,049,502 |
| Expenses | $4,875,281 | $4,406,994 | $4,247,539 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,249 | $30,505 | $5,359 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Faith Christian School ($247,783), Covenant School ($212,596), Berean Academy ($142,751).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ROANOKE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $247,783 |
| COVENANT SCHOOL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $212,596 |
| BEREAN ACADEMY ELBING, KS | SCHOLARSHIP | $142,751 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - STAUNTON STAUNTON, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $141,283 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $119,574 |
| MAIN STREET SCHOOL TAZEWELL, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $110,726 |
| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WIRTZ, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $108,300 |
| ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ROANOKE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $97,175 |
| JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY RIPPLEMEAD, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $63,650 |
| BLUE RIDGE CHRISIAN SCHOOL BRIDGEWATER, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $58,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO/President: Jeff Keaton
- Chairman: Jeff Keaton
- Founder: Jeff Keaton
- Board Size: 6 members
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERY KEATON | CHAIRMAN, CEO & PRESIDENT | 40 | $130,750 |
| RONALD GORDON | EVP/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,691 |
| LARRY DAUGHERTY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| NINA GILLESPIE | TREASURER | — | — |
| BRUCE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| GREG KING | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEPHEN EDWARDS | VICE-CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| CURTIS CORNELL | COO | 40 | $99,345 |
| LEE FLORA | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PAM WESTGATE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Renewanation fund?
**Vision:** To transform culture by giving millions of children a biblical worldview, with a goal to see 1 million children developing a biblical worldview by the end of 2029. **Mission:** To inspire and equip the family, church, and school to give children a biblical worldview. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Biblical Worldview Education:** Challenging status quo thinking in culture through promoting, supporting, and expanding biblical worldview across individuals, families, churches, schools, …
How do I apply for a grant from Renewanation?
Renewanation distributes grants to support Christian education and biblical worldview initiatives. Based on recent financial data, the organization made total grants of $1,977,098. Typical grant awards range from $5,100 to $276,544. Grant funding focuses on charter schools, K-12 schools, parent-teacher organizations, and Christian nonprofits.
Where does Renewanation make grants?
Renewanation's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in Virginia, Kansas, and Tennessee.
What size grants does Renewanation award?
In 2024, Renewanation awarded 44 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Renewanation's EIN?
Renewanation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3901081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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