Private foundation · EIN 81-4714265 · El Segundo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Renker Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $505K total, median $25K. 43% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$505K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eisenhower Health FoundationRancho Mirage, CATo support renker wellness center, and centers of excellence$200K
Free the Factsentitlements How IncLexington, KYHelping americans learn about the policies and programs to be informed citizens$150K
Stand Together FoundationArlington, VAGeneral operating support$100K
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MITo support land conservation$25K
The International Tennis Club of the United States of America IncBethesda, CAGeneral operating support$20K
Christ the KingChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Universal Tennis FoundationPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: California 3 · Kentucky 1 · Virginia 1 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Renker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in El Segundo, California, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Renker Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Renker Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $505K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Renker Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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