The Renaissance Fund NFP
The Renaissance Fund NFP is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in December 2019. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Key facts about The Renaissance Fund NFP
- EIN
- 84-2952123
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $761,265
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- Average grant
- $13,841
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (12 of 36, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,615,732
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Organizations and students may apply by completing an Application Form and submitting it to The Renaissance Fund at the Chicago address or via email to admin@therenaissancefund.org. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Renaissance Fund NFP funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Renaissance Fund NFP's 55 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (36%), 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). None of its 55 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (33 grants) and "Fellowship" (3 grants).
Is The Renaissance Fund NFP open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 36 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 61% 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$761K
+19.6% YoY
Grant Count
55
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+15.2% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Renaissance Fund supports religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of organizations promoting educational and humanitarian efforts and programs in the Greek Community within the United States, and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The foundation accomplishes its mission through:
- Awarding grants and donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations
- Providing educational scholarships to students attending eligible educational institutions
Grantmaking
Grant Types
How to Apply
Organizations and students may apply by completing an Application Form and submitting it to The Renaissance Fund at the Chicago address or via email to admin@therenaissancefund.org.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Renaissance Fund focuses on organizations and programs benefiting the Greek Community within the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 55 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,615,732 | $2,830,000 |
| Total Revenues | $209,962 | $138,000 |
| Total Expenses | $1,090,813 | $1,110,000 |
| Total Liabilities | — | $211,000 |
The foundation maintains significant assets relative to its annual giving and operates with expenses exceeding annual revenues, drawing on accumulated assets to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,615,732 | $2,830,243 | $4,457,949 |
| Revenue | $209,962 | $138,345 | $5,109 |
| Expenses | $1,090,813 | $1,108,701 | $1,427,427 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,051,125 | $974,267 | $1,457,421 |
| Net Investment Income | $100,441 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $135,434 | $190,672 | $275,225 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Orthodox Christian Fellowship ($110,000 across 2 grants), American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox ($79,800 across 2 grants), Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action ($75,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steven M Laduzinsky – President
- Wesley A Stinich – Vice President
- Ann M Karavitis – Treasurer
- Lisa M Green – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven M Laduzinsky | President | 40 | $122,837 |
| Wesley A Stinich | Vice President | 20 | $25,090 |
| Ann M Karavitis | Treasurer | 20 | $30,370 |
| Lisa M Green | Secretary | 40 | $48,375 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Renaissance Fund NFP fund?
The Renaissance Fund supports religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of organizations promoting educational and humanitarian efforts and programs in the Greek Community within the United States, and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The foundation accomplishes its mission through: • Awarding grants and donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations • Providing educational scholarships to students attending eligible educational institutions
How do I apply for a grant from The Renaissance Fund NFP?
Organizations and students may apply by completing an Application Form and submitting it to The Renaissance Fund at the Chicago address or via email to admin@therenaissancefund.org. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Renaissance Fund NFP make grants?
The Renaissance Fund focuses on organizations and programs benefiting the Greek Community within the United States and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What size grants does The Renaissance Fund NFP award?
In 2024, The Renaissance Fund NFP awarded 55 grants totaling $761K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Renaissance Fund NFP required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Renaissance Fund NFP reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.