The GT Render Family Foundation
The GT Render Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia (EIN 356888803). Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
The GT Render Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The GT Render Family Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,050
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,773
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,037,081
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% 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 GT Render Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Galleria Parkway 1050, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 563-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The GT Render Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restoration of Power Ministries Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (8%), North Carolina (5%), Florida (5%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The GT Render Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $52K (2020) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration of Power Ministries Inc Douglasville, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $15,000 |
| East Lake Foundation Atlanta, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $10,000 |
| Chubb Foundation Inc Mableton, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
| Taal Sports NOP Inc Marietta, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $3,550 |
| Yearly Angels Inc Atlanta, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $3,000 |
| Kraft Family YMCA Apex, NC | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $3,000 |
| Friends of Howard University Golf Orlando, FL | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $3,000 |
| Community Impact Atlanta, GA | Funding the Charitable Purpose of the Donee Organization | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,037,081 | $195,862 | $80,830 | $62,050 | 13 | $62,050 | $177,082 | $65,353 |
| 2024 | $922,049 | $95,211 | $73,083 | $56,577 | 14 | $56,577 | $78,705 | $63,006 |
| 2023 | $891,669 | $28,418 | $67,454 | $55,566 | 13 | $55,566 | $16,530 | $56,221 |
| 2022 | $923,429 | $44,405 | $72,951 | $53,006 | 9 | $53,006 | $24,460 | $56,836 |
| 2021 | $942,917 | $45,430 | $68,606 | $60,500 | 12 | $60,500 | $37,324 | $61,985 |
| 2020 | $966,093 | $4,210 | $69,667 | $52,300 | 10 | — | $12,610 | $53,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The GT Render Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community resources and support, services for people living on the margin, mental health awareness and support, youth programs, and support for university golf teams.
For example, East Lake Foundation says it partners with East Lake residents, Drew Charter School families, and service providers to provide resources and support for community members. City of Refuge describes its work as offering life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. EVECE Foundation says it works to support mental well-being through awareness, education, support, and resources. Friends of Howard University Golf says it supports the university’s men’s and women’s golf teams and helps equip student-athletes for education. Moving in the Spirit says it uses dance programs to positively transform the lives of children and teens in Atlanta.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $62,050. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among its reported 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $15,000 to Restoration of Power Ministries Inc., $10,000 to East Lake Foundation, and $5,000 each to Chubb Foundation Inc., City of Refuge, and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other recipients included TAAL Sports NOP Inc. ($3,550), Yearly Angels Inc. ($3,000), Kraft Family YMCA ($3,000), Friends of Howard University Golf ($3,000), Community Impact ($3,000), EVECE Foundation ($3,000), and Actors Fund of America ($2,500). Moving in the Spirit Inc. also received $1,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald L. Render and Tracey N. Render as trustees.
The GT Render Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald L. Render
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracey N. Render
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 GT Render Family Foundation
How much does The GT Render Family Foundation give each year?
The GT Render Family Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 14 grants.
What is The GT Render Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The GT Render Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,773, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The GT Render Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The GT Render Family Foundation give grants?
The GT Render Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Who are The GT Render Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The GT Render Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Restoration of Power Ministries Inc ($15,000), East Lake Foundation ($10,000) and Chubb Foundation Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The GT Render Family Foundation?
The GT Render Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The GT Render Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community resources and support, services for people living on the margin, mental health awareness and support, youth programs, and support for university golf teams. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The GT Render Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The GT Render Family Foundation's EIN?
The GT Render Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6888803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The GT Render Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The GT Render Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gt-render-family-foundation-morg_7f1e08232baf46698c749c79427a6e7d
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