Rentch Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Midway, KY EIN: 80-0313906

Rentch Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Midway, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Kentucky.

Key facts about Rentch Family Foundation Inc

In short: Rentch Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $307.4), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
80-0313906
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$7,685
Grants made (2025)
25
Average grant
$307
Median grant
$105
Total assets
$64,021
Primary geography
Kentucky (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$64K

-11.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$8K

+195.6% YoY

Grant Count

25

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$307.4

-40.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rentch Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Rentch Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including a university, community and cultural organizations, environmental groups, a church, and organizations serving other causes. Midway University describes itself as an accredited higher-education institution offering associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Agnes Scott College, which received a grant, describes its mission as educating women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage with intellectual and social challenges.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $7,685. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,250, with a median of $105. The largest grants included $1,250 each to Midway University and Midway Ministerial Association; $750 to Bluegrass Community Fund Woodford County; and $600 to The Nature Conservancy. Other listed recipients included Frontier Nursing and NAACP ($500 each), Walter Bradley Park ($500), Midway Museum ($305), Midway Christian Church ($275), and Rainbow Pride of WV ($250).

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares went to West Virginia (4%), Illinois (1%), Georgia (1%), and New York (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

MidwayLexingtonVersaillesCharlestonDecaturFrankfortHydenJacksonvilleLouisvilleBereaChicagoNew YorkWashingtonWhitesburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K5 grants2019 7 grants2020 7 grants2021 7 grants2022 7 grants2023 5 grants2024 25 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $8K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Midway University: $1KMidway University$1KMidway Minesterial Association: $1KMidway Minesterial Association$1KBluegrass Community Fund Woodford C: $750Bluegrass Community FundWoodford C$750The Nature Conservancy: $600The Nature Conservancy$600Frointier Nursing: $500Frointier Nursing$500NAACP: $500NAACP$500Walter Bradley Park: $500Walter Bradley Park$500Midway Museum: $305Midway Museum$305Midway Christian Church: $275Midway Christian Church$275Rainbow Pride of WV: $250Rainbow Pride of WV$250

The largest 2025 recipient was Midway University ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Midway University Midway, KYGeneral Support$1,250
Midway Minesterial Association Midway, KYGeneral Support$1,250
Bluegrass Community Fund Woodford C Lexington, KYGeneral Support$750
The Nature Conservancy Lexington, KYGeneral Support$600
Frointier Nursing Versailles, KYGeneral Support$500
NAACP Versailles, KYGeneral Support$500
Walter Bradley Park Midway, KYGeneral Support$500
Midway Museum Midway, KYGeneral Support$305
Midway Christian Church Midway, KYGeneral Support$275
Rainbow Pride of WV Charleston, WVGeneral Support$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $64,021 $3,055 $8,370 $7,685
2024 $72,361 $7,290 $3,400 $2,600
2023 $73,091 $7,183 $4,290 $2,875
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$64,021$72,361$73,091
Revenue$3,055$7,290$7,183
Expenses$8,370$3,400$4,290
Qualifying Distributions$785$885$4,290
Net Investment Income—$290—
Distributable Amount$55$54—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Helen Roach Rentch, Sarah Louise Rentch Turner, and James C. Rentch as directors.

Rentch Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Helen Roach Rentch

    Director

    Director → Director & Chair, 2021

    Director & Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James C. Rentch

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Louise Rentch Turner

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 42131, Midway, KY 40347
Phone: (859) 753-4253

Frequently asked questions about Rentch Family Foundation Inc

How much does Rentch Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 5 grants.

What is Rentch Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $105, and its average grant was $307, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Rentch Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midway, KY (5 grants), Lexington, KY (5 grants), Versailles, KY (4 grants) and Charleston, WV (2 grants).

Does Rentch Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Rentch Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Rentch Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Midway University ($1,250), Midway Minesterial Association ($1,250) and Bluegrass Community Fund Woodford C ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Rentch Family Foundation Inc?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $785 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Rentch Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including a university, community and cultural organizations, environmental groups, a church, and organizations serving other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Rentch Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Rentch Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Rentch Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0313906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does Rentch Family 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.

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