Julie and Al Renken Foundation
Invitation OnlySewickley, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-4519453 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumiani Fund USA | Naples, FL | General Support | $25,090 |
| Figge Museum of Art | Davenport, IA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The League Club | Naples, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Peoria, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Marys College | Moraga, CA | General Support | $1,200 |
| Iowa Great Lakes Association | Spirit Lake, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | Ames, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Texas Animal Rescue Ranch and Sanct | Richmond, TX | General Support | $500 |
| Boys Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | General Support | $500 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission Sch | Thoreau, NM | General Support | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
| St Marys School | Memphis, TN | General Support | $500 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | Okoboji, IA | General Support | $100 |
| Next Life Foundation | Okoboji, IA | General Support | $50 |
| Motto Family Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | General Support | $50 |
| St Anthonys Church | Davenport, IA | General Support | $50 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($81,150). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,690 | 42 |
| 2024 | $146,920 | 34 |
| 2023 | $93,365 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101765
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4519453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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