The Renaissance Fund NFP
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 84-2952123 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$757K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Renaissance Fund NFP |
|---|---|
| Address | 1327 W Washington Blvd Suite 5G-H, Chicago IL 60607 |
| Phone | 3122389400 |
| Form and materials | 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. All grant proposals must be signed by two the following: The Executive Director, The Chief Executive Officer, and/or The Board Chairman of the organization. The organization must further certify that it has tax exempt status under Section 501C3 of the Internal Revenue Code and that it is not classified as a Private Foundation as defined in Section 509A of the Internal Revenue Code. Grant proposal r |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action | Urbana, IL | Campus Ministry Grant | $75,000 |
| American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox | Johnstown, PA | Ministry Related Donation | $75,000 |
| Pan Hellenic Scholarship Foundation | Chicago, IL | Scholarships 2022 $30,000, 2023 $40,000 | $70,000 |
| St Michael's Orthodox Church | Niles, IL | Maintenance Mania Matching Donation | $67,184 |
| Christ the Savior Seminary | Johnstown, PA | Education Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Rise on Chauncey Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship for Housing | $12,264 |
| Rise on Chauncey Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship for Housing | $11,216 |
| The Liturgical Arts Academy | Watkinsville, GA | St. Philotheas Greek Orthodox Church Liturgical Arts Academy Grant | $9,000 |
| Hellenic College | Brookline, MA | Fellowship | $6,800 |
| Hellenic College | Brookline, MA | Fellowships | $6,100 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $5,476 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $4,996 |
| American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox | Johnstown, PA | Donation for College Conference | $4,800 |
| Indiana University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $4,308 |
| Indiana University | Gary, IN | Scholarship | $4,084 |
| Holy Theophany Orthodox Church | Walworth, WI | Donation for radio outreach | $4,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $3,846 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Fellowship | $3,750 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Fellowship | $3,750 |
| St Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary | Yonkers, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| St Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary | South Canaan, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| George Washington School of Medicin | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Villanova University School of Law | Villanova, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of WI - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| George Washington School of Medicin | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| George Washington University | Ashburn, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Manassas, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Somerville, NJ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of WI - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Villanova University School of Law | Villanova, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $1,705 |
| Hellenic College | Brookline, MA | Additional Fellowships | $150 |
| Hellenic College | Brookline, MA | Reduction of Fellowship - candidate finished early. | -$4,300 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($270,336). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Fellowship | $10,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| George Washington School of Medicin | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Villanova University School of Law | Villanova, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of WI - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| George Washington University | Ashburn, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Manassas, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Somerville, NJ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $756,965 | 76 |
| 2023 | $625,706 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2952123
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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