Private foundation · EIN 16-1529044 · Albany, New York · Human services

Renaissance Corporation of Albany

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $85K total, median $1,250. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$85K
Median grant
$1,250
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albany Fire DepartmentAlbany, NYGeneral$34K
University Albany FoundationAlbany, NYGeneral$15K
Albany College of PharmacyAlbany, NYGeneral$7,000
Regional Food BankLatham, NYGeneral$5,000
Second Chance for Adults IncAlbany, NYGeneral$4,000
Center for Economic GrowthAlbany, NYGeneral$2,595
Northern Rivers Family ServicesAlbany, NYGeneral$2,000
Shalom Food PantryAlbany, NYGeneral$2,000
St Margaret's CenterAlbany, NYGeneral$2,000
Israel Ame ChurchAlbany, NYGeneral$1,500
Life Path (formerly Senior Services of Albany)Albany, NYGeneral$1,250
Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NYGeneral$1,000
Jewish Community Center of AlbanyAlbany, NYGeneral$1,000
Jewish Family ServicesAlbany, NYGeneral$1,000
Schenectady Jewish Community CenterSchenectady, NYGeneral$1,000
Vanderheyden HallWynantskill, NYGeneral$1,000
WamcAlbany, NYGeneral$1,000
WildwoodSchenectady, NYGeneral$1,000
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of CommerceAlbany, NYGeneral$595
Team Albany Edu Basketball 360Albany, NYGeneral$500
The Community FoundationAlbany, NYGeneral$250

About this foundation

Renaissance Corporation of Albany is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, New York, administered in care of John C Egan, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Renaissance Corporation of Albany accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Renaissance Corporation of Albany give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 21 grants, a median of $1,250.

Where does Renaissance Corporation of Albany give?

New York (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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