The George W Rentschler Foundation
The George W Rentschler Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The foundation maintains a co-trustee arrangement with Warren W Ayres, Esq.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35K
-98.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+1841.4% YoY
Grant Count
38
+171.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
+615.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting educational initiatives, including science education and STEM programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation has provided support to organizations serving Philadelphia's communities. For example, the foundation awarded $7,000 to To Our Children's Future with Health in 2024 to provide general support to the Lewis C. Cassidy School and Robert E. Lamberton School Programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
With a particular emphasis on Philadelphia-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $34,591
- Total Giving: $2,815,000
- EIN: 23-6627872
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,591 | $2,493,746 | $2,429,739 |
| Revenue | $378,527 | $241,719 | $187,178 |
| Expenses | $2,837,682 | $177,712 | $162,490 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,822,355 | $157,484 | $150,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $367,546 | $226,258 | $176,688 |
| Distributable Amount | $121,705 | $133,322 | $137,415 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Warren W Ayres, Esq. serves as co-trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGH SUTHERLAND | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANASTASIUS EFSTRATIADES | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| WARREN W AYRES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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