Renner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Renner Foundation is a private foundation in Leesville, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,655 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 8 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $120,655 | 1 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 8 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Renner 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Renner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $19,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $15,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic | Unrestricted grant | $1.0 million |
| St Louis University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $19,800 |
| Slippery Rock University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $10,000 |
| West Liberty University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $10,000 |
| Kenyon College | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $8,000 |
| Duke University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $7,200 |
| Duquesne University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $2,500 |
| Robert Morris University | To fund a scholarship endowment in memory of john w. Renner | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Renner Sargent
- Kevin Percy
- Jennie Copeland
- Jennifer Percy-Falls
- Daniel S Renner
- Debra Renner
- J Robert Renner
- Tamara Renner
- Tara Renner
- Ann Stillwater
- Ed See
- Jane See
- Janet Klein-Hollingshead
- Christopher Renner
- David See
Questions people ask
Does Renner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Renner Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Renner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Renner Sargent (Trustee), Kevin Percy (President), Jennie Copeland (Trustee) and Jennifer Percy-Falls (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Renner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.