The Renaissance Fund NFP
The Renaissance Fund NFP is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes connected with educational and humanitarian efforts in the Greek community in the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Renaissance Fund NFP at a glance
In short: The Renaissance Fund NFP gave $761K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Illinois. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $761,265
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,841
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,615,732
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (10 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Renaissance Fund NFP
- How to Apply
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The fund describes application routes for grants, donations, and scholarships. For grants, organizations submit the proposal and materials described above. For donations, organizations submit the completed Donation Request Form and required documentation. Scholarship applicants submit a completed Scholarship Application, Budget Form, and supporting documents. The fund does not consider incomplete or late scholarship applications.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists July 1 for grants, rolling applications for donations, and April 1 for scholarships. The website says new grant applications will not be accepted for 2026 while the fund manages multi-year grants through December 31, 2026; information about the 2027 charitable grant program is expected in July 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists July 1 for grants, rolling applications for donations, and April 1 for scholarships.
- Contact
Application contact: The Renaissance Fund Nfp
Mailing address: 1327 W Washington Blvd Suite 5G-H, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 238-9400
Website: https://therenaissancefund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Renaissance Fund NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orthodox Christian Fellowship ($110K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $631K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 253 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund describes its purpose as supporting efforts in the Greek community within the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church. In 2024, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 34% in Pennsylvania, 16% in Massachusetts, 7% in Indiana, and 2% in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Renaissance Fund NFP open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 31 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 776% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $637K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $761K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christian Fellowship Brookline, MA | Ministry Support | $100,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action Urbana, IL | Campus Ministry Grant | $75,000 |
| American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Johnstown, PA | Ministry Related Donation | $75,000 |
| Pan Hellenic Scholarship Foundation Chicago, IL | Scholarships 2022 $30,000, 2023 $40,000 | $70,000 |
| St Michael's Orthodox Church Niles, IL | Maintenance Mania Matching Donation | $67,184 |
| Orthodox Volunteer Corps Pittsburgh, PA | Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Christ the Savior Seminary Johnstown, PA | Education Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Camp Nazareth Mercer, PA | Youth Camper Programs | $50,000 |
| Orthodox Christians in Action Champaign, IL | NIKA House Support | $50,000 |
| Rise on Chauncey Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship for Housing | $12,264 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,615,732 | $209,962 | $1,090,813 | $761,265 | 55 | $1,051,125 | $100,441 | $135,434 |
| 2023 | $2,830,243 | $138,345 | $1,108,701 | $636,711 | 53 | $974,267 | — | $190,672 |
| 2022 | $4,457,949 | $5,109 | $1,427,427 | $1,051,938 | 58 | $1,457,421 | — | $275,225 |
| 2021 | $7,571,363 | $384,217 | $1,201,135 | $766,808 | 53 | $1,190,729 | $266,045 | $339,864 |
| 2020 | $7,465,585 | $-117,268 | $989,649 | $691,157 | 34 | — | $63,182 | $316,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Renaissance Fund NFP reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund says its mission is to support organizations promoting educational and humanitarian efforts and programs in the Greek community within the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Its giving includes organizational programs and student scholarships.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate several kinds of supported work. Orthodox Christian Fellowship describes its mission as guiding college students along the path to Jesus Christ through the Church and cultivating campus communities of worship, service, fellowship, and education. Orthodox Volunteer Corps says it develops and equips Orthodox young adults for lives of faithful service. The fund also made awards for scholarships, youth camper programs, seminary education, and church maintenance.
For the 2026–2027 scholarship program, awards are $5,000 for eligible undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrable financial need who are of Greek heritage or actively involved with the Orthodox Christian faith. The fund says selection also considers GPA and academic standing. Its charitable donation program supports program-related assistance and does not consider donations for capital improvement projects or debt reduction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 55 grants totaling $761,265. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2024 awards included $100,000 to Orthodox Christian Fellowship for ministry support; $75,000 to Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action for a campus ministry grant; $75,000 to American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox for a ministry-related donation; and $70,000 to the Pan Hellenic Scholarship Foundation for scholarships. Other large awards included $67,184 to St Michael’s Orthodox Church for a Maintenance Mania matching donation and $50,000 each to Orthodox Volunteer Corps, Christ the Savior Seminary, Camp Nazareth, and Orthodox Christians in Action.
Organizations applying for a charitable grant must submit a proposal with their name and address, confirmation of §501(c)(3) status (or a church’s hierarchical affiliation with a church that has confirmed status), an organization summary, a detailed budget, and a program proposal. The proposal must be signed by two of the following: the executive director, chief executive officer, or board chairman. The organization must also certify that it is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) and is not a private foundation under §509(a). The website says organizations may apply for both a charitable grant and a charitable donation in a calendar year, but only one or the other may be awarded. Donation applications must be complete and include required documentation and signatures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven M Laduzinsky as president, Wesley A Stinich as vice president, Ann M Karavitis as treasurer, and Lisa M Green as secretary.
The Renaissance Fund NFP is led by Steven M Laduzinsky, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven M Laduzinsky
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Ann M Karavitis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Wesley A Stinich
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Lisa M Green
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $48K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $123K, to Steven M Laduzinsky (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Renaissance Fund NFP
How much does The Renaissance Fund NFP give each year?
The Renaissance Fund NFP gave $761K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $637K across 53 grants.
What is The Renaissance Fund NFP's typical grant size?
The Renaissance Fund NFP's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $13,841, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Renaissance Fund NFP that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Renaissance Fund NFP give grants?
The Renaissance Fund NFP's top state is Illinois, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (34%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Lafayette, IN (7 grants), Brookline, MA (5 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants) and Johnstown, PA (3 grants).
Does The Renaissance Fund NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Renaissance Fund NFP's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (33 grants) and "Fellowship" (3 grants).
Who are The Renaissance Fund NFP's largest grantees?
The Renaissance Fund NFP's largest 2024 grantees include Orthodox Christian Fellowship ($110,000 across 2 grants), American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox ($79,800 across 2 grants) and Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Renaissance Fund NFP?
The Renaissance Fund NFP reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Renaissance Fund NFP fund?
The fund says its mission is to support organizations promoting educational and humanitarian efforts and programs in the Greek community within the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Its giving includes organizational programs and student scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Renaissance Fund NFP?
The fund describes application routes for grants, donations, and scholarships. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Renaissance Fund NFP's EIN?
The Renaissance Fund NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2952123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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