The Education Renaissance Trust
The Education Renaissance Trust is a private foundation and a UK-registered independent educational charity based in London. Founded in 1997, it supports schools and teachers who put spiritual values at the heart of education, including people of all faiths and people who are not members of a religion.
The Education Renaissance Trust at a glance
In short: The Education Renaissance Trust gave $266K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $19K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,176
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,013
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,753
- Total assets
- $332,009
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Education Renaissance Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Phone: (207) 727-8611
Website: https://www.education-renaissance-trust.org.uk
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Education Renaissance Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James School Durban ($35K). Together the top 5 received $72K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($124,572), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 72 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust says it works with schools and teachers around the world. Its 2025 filing lists support connected with an educational project for teachers in Argentina, a conference near Lucca in Italy, and St James School in Durban, among other grants.
How The Education Renaissance Trust gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2024) to $415K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $124,572 |
| Various Individuals | The Costs of the Lucca Teachers Conference. | $69,437 |
| St James School Durban | St james school, durban: grants to support the school. | $35,193 |
| Rishi Pragatisheel | Grant for the Little Stars School. | $15,326 |
| Ieal | Grant to ieal for student to go on a school trip. | $12,516 |
| Ficino School | Grant to support pupils on a cultural visit to europe. | $7,663 |
| School of Philosophy and Economic Science | To support pupils of ficino school staying in waterperry. | $1,469 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,009 | $122,691 | $285,019 | $266,176 | 14 | $266,176 |
| 2024 | $493,647 | $228,125 | $243,658 | $188,516 | 13 | $216,451 |
| 2023 | $583,777 | $90,075 | $380,458 | $208,344 | 20 | $346,440 |
| 2022 | $948,739 | $572,488 | $906,537 | $415,415 | 24 | $871,347 |
| 2021 | $1,186,746 | $430,614 | $327,538 | $298,591 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust describes education as a spiritual calling and says it aims to help schools and teachers who make spiritual values central to education. Its stated work includes financial support for schools and educational initiatives, particularly in countries where families struggle to provide children with a good education, as well as teacher training, conferences, secondments, and exchanges.
The Trust’s website says it sponsors an annual International Teachers Conference near Lucca, Italy, and teacher exchanges among schools it supports. It also reports having sponsored more than 100 gap-year students to volunteer at those schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported 14 grants totaling $266,176. Grant amounts ranged from $1,469 to $71,522, with a median of $10,752. The largest listed grants included $71,522 for an educational project for teachers in Argentina; $69,437 toward the costs of the Lucca Teachers Conference; $35,193 to support St James School in Durban; $15,326 for the Little Stars School; and $12,516 to IEAL for a student school trip. Other listed purposes included teacher training, promoting the teaching of Sanskrit, volunteer teaching assistant living expenses, and a cultural visit to Europe for pupils.
A statement on the Trust’s 2024 filing says its direct charitable activities included grants to sponsor gap years and support the Little Stars School, support for St James School Durban, and support for school trips and teaching Sanskrit at St James School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Marshall, Christopher Rees, Martin Kettle, Therese Glover, Katharine Boddy, Brendan Gorman, Penny Moss, and Marita Brewster as trustees. The Trust’s website identifies Martin Kettle as chairman and Brendan Gorman as finance manager.
The Education Renaissance Trust's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher Rees
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kettle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Glover
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Boddy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Gorman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marita Brewster
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margot Camp (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Education Renaissance Trust
How much does The Education Renaissance Trust give each year?
The Education Renaissance Trust gave $266K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 13 grants.
What is The Education Renaissance Trust's typical grant size?
The Education Renaissance Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,753, and its average grant was $19,013, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Education Renaissance Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Education Renaissance Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Education Renaissance Trust's largest grantees?
The Education Renaissance Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St James School Durban ($35,193), Rishi Pragatisheel ($15,326) and Ieal ($12,516), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($124,572), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Education Renaissance Trust?
The Education Renaissance Trust reported $332K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What does The Education Renaissance Trust fund?
The Trust describes education as a spiritual calling and says it aims to help schools and teachers who make spiritual values central to education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Education Renaissance Trust?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Education Renaissance Trust make grants?
The Trust says it works with schools and teachers around the world. Its 2025 filing lists support connected with an educational project for teachers in Argentina, a conference near Lucca in Italy, and St James School in Durban, among other grants.
What is The Education Renaissance Trust's EIN?
The Education Renaissance Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7119948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Education Renaissance Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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