Beatrice Renfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beatrice Renfield Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $732,675 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $102,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$732,675
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$102,500
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $575,504 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $575,504 | 56 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $732,675 | 90 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Beatrice Renfield 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.
What Beatrice Renfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York. It also paid $250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $321,095 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $188,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $110,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $54,000 |
| California | 4 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $11,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $8,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brearley School | Unrestricted use by donee | $102,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted use by donee | $65,000 |
| Best Little Cat House in Pa | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| CT College | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| Danbury New Milford Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Unrestricted use by donee | $40,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $28,240 |
| Reach Western CT | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| Regional Hospice | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater New York | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Rockefeller University | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| The Marshall Project | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Common Cause | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Unrestricted use by donee | $8,200 |
| School Year Abroad | Unrestricted use by donee | $7,000 |
| Common Ground | Unrestricted use by donee | $6,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted use by donee | $6,000 |
| New Pond Farm | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,500 |
| The Public Theater | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,500 |
| Collegiate School | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Oxfam International | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Citizens' Committee for Children of New York | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Preservation of the History of the Jewish People | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Camfed | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Unrestricted use by donee | $4,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Unrestricted use by donee | $4,000 |
| The Brick Presbyterian | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte Renfield-Miller
- D Carrington Renfield-Miller
- James Renfield-Miller
- Jean Renfield-Miller
- Joseph Renfield
- Kate Maitland
- Levin Renfield
- Robert Renfield
- Patricia Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Beatrice Renfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beatrice Renfield Foundation give?
$732,675 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Beatrice Renfield Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charlotte Renfield-Miller (Director), D Carrington Renfield-Miller (Director), James Renfield-Miller (Director) and Jean Renfield-Miller (President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Beatrice Renfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.