The Fisher-Renkert Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fisher-Renkert Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,200 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$125,200
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $125,200 | 19 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Guy Renkert PO Box 9240, Canton, OH 44711-9240 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 484-4887 |
| What to submit | Must be submitted in writing |
What The Fisher-Renkert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 17 | $110,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP - Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program | Program Grant | $21,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | Program Grant | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| JRC Learning Center | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Smith College Trustees | Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Refuge of Hope Ministries | Program Grant | $7,500 |
| Canton Museum of Art | Program Grant | $7,200 |
| Canton Symphony Orchestra | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Early Childhood Resource Center | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Margaret B Shipley Child Health Clinic | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Tile Heritage Foundation | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Pathway Caring for Children | Program Grant | $3,000 |
| Arts in Stark | Program Grant | $2,500 |
| Community Drop-In Center | Program Grant | $2,500 |
| Pegasus Farm Equestrian Center | Program Grant | $2,500 |
| Hannah's House 119 | Program Grant | $2,000 |
| Total Living Center Ministries | Program Grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Guy F Renkert
- Steve Renkert
- Amy Renkert
Questions people ask
Does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation give?
$125,200 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Fisher-Renkert Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Guy F Renkert (Trustee), Steve Renkert (Trustee) and Amy Renkert (Trustee).
What does The Fisher-Renkert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.