The Render Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Render Family Foundation is a private foundation in Simpsonville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,404 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,120 and the largest $7,000. 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$73,404
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,120
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,536 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,587 | 40 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $68,536 | 40 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $73,404 | 49 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Render 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.
What The Render Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $20,237 |
| Maryland | 5 | $8,316 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $7,790 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $5,520 |
| Kansas | 2 | $5,450 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,100 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,091 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Va Tech Foundation Inc | 2000 - school of architecture scholarship fund; 1000 - hokie scholarship fund-hokie club; 1000 college of agriculture and life sciences; 3000 - celebrating women in sports | $7,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purpose of charity | $4,250 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General donation | $4,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | General donation | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purpose of charity | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose of charity | $2,091 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc | General purpose of charity | $2,066 |
| Alzheimers's Prevention and Reversal Project (Aprp) | In honor of clarron render | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General donation | $2,000 |
| Project K9 Hero | General purpose of charity | $2,000 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs | General purpose of charity | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Maryland | Justin hunsinger | $2,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | 1000 - women's softball; 1,000 - softball operating endowment | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose of charity | $1,750 |
| Morgans Message | General purpose of charity | $1,750 |
| The Therapy Place | General purpose of charity | $1,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General purpose of charity | $1,500 |
| Connect Lake Greenwood (CLG) | Connect lake greenwood | $1,500 |
| Va Tech University Development | General purpose of charity | $1,500 |
| Georgetown University | Alzheimer's disease research | $1,400 |
| Rams Club | Rams club membership | $1,400 |
| Cato Institute | General purpose of charity | $1,200 |
| Leadership Institute | General purpose of charity | $1,200 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General purpose of charity | $1,200 |
| UNC - Forever Tarheels | Forever women's excellence fund (779632) | $1,120 |
| Greenville County Animal Care | General purpose of charity | $1,040 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Improvecarenow | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | Inova children's hospital | $1,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| UNC Medical | Pediatrics-children's cancer research fund (3032990) | $1,000 |
| University of South Carolina | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Uva Gift Processing Services | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | General purpose of charity | $1,000 |
| Working Dogs for Vets | General purpose of charity | $900 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General purpose of charity | $750 |
| Safe Harbor Resale Store | General purpose of charity | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarron E Render Jr
- Judith T Render
- Mark Render
- Brian Render
- Stephen Render
- Kristen Wilson
Questions people ask
Does The Render Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Render Family Foundation give?
$73,404 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,120.
Who runs The Render Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clarron E Render Jr (Co-Trustee), Judith T Render (Co-Trustee), Mark Render (Co-Trustee) and Brian Render (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Render Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.