How to apply
Churches and/or other organizations in the Greek American or Orthodox Christian communities in the United States must submit a grant proposal which must include: I Name and address of the organization II Confirmation of 501C3 tax exempt status, or in the case of a church, confirmation of the hierarchial affiliation with a church that has confirmed 501C3 status III An organization summary with a short statement of the purpose, size, and history of the organization IV A detailed budget that identifies the projected income and expense of the organization V A proposal that describes the program.… Contact: The Renaissance Fund Nfp, 1327 W Washington Blvd Suite 5g-H, Chicago, Il, 3122389400 Deadlines: Grants:7/1, Donations:On a rolling basis, Scholarships:4/1. Restrictions: Organizations and grant projects must align with the foundation's charitable purpose.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 14 of 56 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $757K; Part I reports $669K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christian FellowshipBrookline, MA | Ministry Support | $100K |
| Orthodox Christian Alumni in ActionUrbana, IL | Campus Ministry Grant | $75K |
| American Carpatho-Russian OrthodoxJohnstown, PA | Ministry Related Donation | $75K |
| St Michael's Orthodox ChurchNiles, IL | Maintenance Mania Matching Donation | $67K |
| Orthodox Volunteer CorpsPittsburgh, PA | Ministry Support | $50K |
| Christ the Savior SeminaryJohnstown, PA | Education Ministry Support | $50K |
| Camp NazarethMercer, PA | Youth Camper Programs | $50K |
| Orthodox Christians in ActionChampaign, IL | NIKA House Support | $50K |
| Orthodox Christian FellowshipBrookline, MA | Back to School Campaign Matching Grant | $10K |
| The Liturgical Arts AcademyWatkinsville, GA | St. Philotheas Greek Orthodox Church Liturgical Arts Academy Grant | $9,000 |
| Orthodox Volunteer CorpsPittsburgh, PA | Grant for volunteer support | $5,336 |
| Orthodox Christians in Action at UChampaign, IL | NIKA House Programming Items Donation | $5,000 |
| American Carpatho-Russian OrthodoxJohnstown, PA | Donation for College Conference | $4,800 |
| Holy Theophany Orthodox ChurchWalworth, WI | Donation for radio outreach | $4,000 |
By state: Illinois 7 · Pennsylvania 16 · Massachusetts 7 · Indiana 9 · Wisconsin 4 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Renaissance Fund Nfp is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Steven M Laduzinsky, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Renaissance Fund Nfp accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Churches and/or other organizations in the Greek American or Orthodox Christian communities in the United States must submit a grant proposal which must include: I Name and address of the… Deadlines: Grants:7/1, Donations:On a rolling basis, Scholarships:4/1..
How much does Renaissance Fund Nfp give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $757K across 56 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Renaissance Fund Nfp give?
Illinois (7 grants), Pennsylvania (16 grants), Massachusetts (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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