Renker Family Foundation
Renker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $505K. Net investment income was $249K.
Renker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Renker Family Foundation gave $505K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $505,000
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,143
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,206,272
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Renker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eisenhower Health Foundation ($200K). Together the top 7 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Renker Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2022) to $724K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | To support renker wellness center, and centers of excellence | $200,000 |
| Free the Factsentitlements How Inc Lexington, KY | Helping americans learn about the policies and programs to be informed citizens | $150,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | To Support Land Conservation | $25,000 |
| The International Tennis Club of the United States of America Inc Bethesda, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Universal Tennis Foundation Palo Alto, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,206,272 | $258,644 | $513,650 | $505,000 | 7 | $505,000 | $248,925 | $150,297 |
| 2023 | $2,461,283 | $174,826 | $574,938 | $555,000 | 5 | $555,000 | $160,471 | $140,766 |
| 2022 | $2,861,191 | $230,515 | $523,562 | $505,000 | 4 | $505,000 | $211,953 | $170,169 |
| 2021 | $3,154,442 | $185,121 | $745,300 | $723,897 | 2 | $723,897 | $163,718 | $203,591 |
| 2020 | $3,714,085 | $-87,074 | $530,296 | $508,000 | 9 | — | $45,646 | $197,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Renker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Renker Family Foundation is led by Paul G. Renker, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul G. Renker
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Renker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Renker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Renker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Renker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yunna Weinzerl
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Renker Family Foundation
How much does Renker Family Foundation give each year?
Renker Family Foundation gave $505K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $555K across 5 grants.
What is Renker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Renker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $72,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Renker Family Foundation give grants?
Renker Family Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (30%) and Virginia (20%).
Does Renker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Renker Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Renker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Renker Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Eisenhower Health Foundation ($200,000), Free the Factsentitlements How Inc ($150,000) and Stand Together Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Renker Family Foundation?
Renker Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $505K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Renker Family Foundation's EIN?
Renker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4714265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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