The Fisher-Renkert Foundation
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a career apprenticeship and mentorship program, a regional foodbank, arts organizations, a child health clinic, and human-services providers.
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fisher-Renkert Foundation gave $125K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,200
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,589
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,001,240
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% 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 The Fisher-Renkert Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests must be submitted in writing to Guy Renkert. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Guy Renkert
Mailing address: PO Box 9240, Canton, OH 44711-9240
Phone: (330) 484-4887
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fisher-Renkert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CAMP - Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program ($21K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 8% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 4% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fisher-Renkert Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP - Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program Canton, OH | Program Grant | $21,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | Program Grant | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties Canton, OH | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| JRC Learning Center Canton, OH | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Smith College Trustees Northampton, MA | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Refuge of Hope Ministries Canton, OH | Program Grant | $7,500 |
| Canton Museum of Art Canton, OH | Program Grant | $7,200 |
| Canton Symphony Orchestra Canton, OH | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Early Childhood Resource Center Canton, OH | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Margaret B Shipley Child Health Clinic Canton, OH | Program Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,001,240 | $45,000 | $140,464 | $125,200 | 19 | $125,825 | $33,250 | $109,907 |
| 2024 | $1,096,704 | $131,775 | $121,059 | $110,000 | 18 | $110,625 | $121,514 | $106,234 |
| 2023 | $1,078,488 | $45,611 | $116,747 | $105,000 | 19 | $105,625 | $35,839 | $90,125 |
| 2022 | $1,149,624 | $69,756 | $111,017 | $100,000 | 18 | $100,625 | $59,364 | $98,668 |
| 2021 | $1,188,806 | $28,316 | $105,915 | $90,750 | 17 | — | $18,801 | $97,143 |
| 2020 | $1,266,405 | $140,737 | $113,266 | $100,750 | 18 | — | $130,769 | $82,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fisher-Renkert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, arts and culture, child health, early childhood development, and services for children and families. These are examples from its grants, not stated foundation priorities.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Refuge of Hope Ministries says it provides meals for people in need, emergency shelter and transition support for homeless men, and spiritual hope. The Margaret B. Shipley Child Health Clinic describes itself as a safety-net pediatric clinic aiming to improve health equity. The Early Childhood Resource Center says it promotes young children’s development through family support, early-learning programs, and professional development. Arts in Stark says it uses the arts to advance community goals including education, well-being, and economic development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $125,200. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $21,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $21,000 to CAMP – Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program; $15,000 to Akron Canton Regional Foodbank; $10,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties, JRC Learning Center, and Smith College Trustees; and $7,500 to Refuge of Hope Ministries. Other listed grants included $7,200 to Canton Museum of Art and $5,000 each to Canton Symphony Orchestra, Early Childhood Resource Center, Margaret B. Shipley Child Health Clinic, Musical Arts Association, and Tile Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Guy F. Renkert, Steve Renkert, and Amy Renkert as trustees.
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy F Renkert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Renkert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Renkert
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fisher-Renkert Foundation
How much does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation give each year?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation gave $125K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 18 grants.
What is The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,589, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fisher-Renkert Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation give grants?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (13 grants).
Does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Grant" (19 grants).
Who are The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CAMP - Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program ($21,000), Akron Canton Regional Foodbank ($15,000) and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fisher-Renkert Foundation?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, arts and culture, child health, early childhood development, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fisher-Renkert Foundation?
Requests must be submitted in writing to Guy Renkert. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's EIN?
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6198798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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