World Renew
Compelled by a deep passion for justice and mercy, World Renew joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation with programs focused on disaster response, community health, economic opportunity, food security, and peace & justice.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.2M
-10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$102K
+308.0% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-18.4% YoY
About World Renew
Based on IRS filings
World Renew is a nonprofit organization, based in BYRON CENTER, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $358K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,169,563 | $32,691,194 | $38,850,869 |
| Revenue | $18,275,253 | $14,467,393 | $21,598,073 |
| Expenses | $23,014,459 | $21,248,556 | $20,644,252 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $358,172 | $455,948 | $431,647 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Many Hands ($50,000), Church World Service ($15,000), Coastal Carolina Disaster Resiliency Agency ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Reformed Church in North America Grand Rapids, MI | Donor Education | $12,500 |
| Many Hands Pella, IA | Disaster | $50,000 |
| Justice for All Rock Valley, IA | Disaster | $9,500 |
| Church World Service Elkhart, IN | Disaster | $15,000 |
| Coastal Carolina Disaster Resiliency Agency New Bern, NC | Disaster | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Bremer-Bennett | Executive Director | 50 | $199,245 |
| Jeffrey Banaszak | Board President | 5 | — |
| Graham Seel | Board Vice President | 2 | — |
| Kenneth MacBain | Board Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Beverly Abma | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Bonny Mulder-Behnia | Pastoral Advisor | 2 | — |
| Charles Udeh | Board Member At Large | 2 | — |
| Donn Hansum | Board Member At Large | 2 | — |
| Kimberly Starkenburg | Board Member At Large | 2 | — |
| Emily Boldenow-Fortna | Board Member At Large | 2 | — |
| Ben VanderWindt | Board Member At Large | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is World Renew?
As of 2025, World Renew holds $29.2M in total assets with $18.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $102K in 2025.
Where does World Renew operate?
World Renew has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas.
What size grants does World Renew award?
In 2025, World Renew awarded 5 grants totaling $102K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is World Renew's EIN?
World Renew's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1708140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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