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Renard Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sherman, Connecticut · EIN 522016583

Renard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $848,721 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $424,360 and the largest $773,721. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,00020$831,693
2024$45,00018$839,145
2025$848,7212$0

How to apply

Renard Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska1$773,721
New York1$75,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
DAFGIVING360
Omaha, NE
To further organization's goal$773,721
JCC on the Hudson
Tarrytown, NY
To further organization's goal$75,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Renard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Renard Family Foundation give?

$848,721 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $424,360.

Who runs Renard Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John Renard (President), Henry Renard (Treasurer), Karin Sabine Renard (Treasurer) and Todd Renard (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

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