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The Renaissance Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Irving J Levin. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $6.8M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, California and Illinois. According to available records, The Renaissance Foundation has made 900 grants totaling $15.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $9.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $185 to $858K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 321 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Illinois, California, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 42 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$833K
Based on 252 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Renaissance Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 900 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, IL, CA.
The Renaissance Foundation has distributed a total of $15.7M across 900 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $185 to $858K.
Requests for capital expenses or contributions to capital campaigns are generally not considered.
The Renaissance Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 42 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving J Levin | CHAIR & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana Hoff | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie J Fowler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
900
Total Giving
$15.7M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
321
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, OR | $365K | 2022 |
| Lewis & Clark CollegeGENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $858K | 2022 |
| University Of OregonSCHOLARSHIPS | Eugene, OR | $279K | 2022 |
| Stand For ChildrenSCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, OR | $260K | 2022 |
| Oregon State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Corvallis, OR | $195K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-ChampaignSCHOLARSHIPS | Champaign, IL | $174K | 2022 |
| University Of PortlandSCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, OR | $132K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois At ChicagoSCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2022 |
| University Of MichiganSCHOLARSHIPS | Ann Arbor, MI | $68K | 2022 |
| Western Oregon UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Monmouth, OR | $68K | 2022 |
| Pacific UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Forest Grove, OR | $64K | 2022 |
| Depaul UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $64K | 2022 |
| George Fox UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Newberg, OR | $58K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin-MadisonSCHOLARSHIPS | Madison, WI | $40K | 2022 |
| Southern Oregon UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Ashland, OR | $40K | 2022 |
| Stillman CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Tuscaloosa, AL | $40K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaSCHOLARSHIPS | Los Angeles, CA | $37K | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Evanston, IL | $36K | 2022 |
| Loyola University ChicagoSCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $36K | 2022 |
| Willamette UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Salem, OR | $32K | 2022 |
| North Carolina Central UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Durham, NC | $32K | 2022 |
| Elizabeth City State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Elizabeth City, NC | $32K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Stanford, CA | $32K | 2022 |
| University Of California Los AngelesSCHOLARSHIPS | Los Angeles, CA | $32K | 2022 |
| Ohsu FoundationGENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $30K | 2022 |