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Also known as: C/O J R Block
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Renewal Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PIKESVILLE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is J Richard Block. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Renewal Foundation Inc. has made 15 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $472K in 2020 to $942K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $538K, with an average award of $131K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and Vermont. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$94K
Largest Grant
$444K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Renewal Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, VT.
Renewal Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $131K. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $538K.
Renewal Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Renewal Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PIKESVILLE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Richard Block | President | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Peter Lucas | Vice President | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Ed Hargadon | Board Member | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Jennifer Korczakowski | Board Member | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$639K
Total Assets
$8M
Fair Market Value
$12.6M
Net Worth
$8M
Grants Paid
$485K
Contributions
$555K
Net Investment Income
$116K
Distribution Amount
$535K
Total: $7.2M
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$131K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation IncCharitable | Baltimore, MD | $466K | 2022 |
| Homeless Persons Representation Project IncEducation & Health | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services IncCharitable | Baltimore, MD | $240 | 2022 |
| Baltimore Hunger ProjectFood insecurity | Timonium, MD | $10K | 2021 |
| Umbrella IncHealth and safety for women | St Johnsbury, VT | $3K | 2021 |
| Baltimore Community FoundationCharitable | Baltimore, MD | $444K | 2020 |
| Weekend Backpacks For Homeless Kids IncFood insecurity | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| Baltimore Outreach ServicesHomeless shelter | Baltimore, MD | $8K | 2020 |
| SarcCharitable | Bel Air, MD | $3K | 2020 |