Quick Summary
Name: The Renaissance Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,509,924 |
| Grant Range | $184 - $858,334 |
| Average Grant | ~$24,000 |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.trfwebsite.org/
- Phone: 503-726-5970
- Email: info@rscholars.org
- Address: PO Box 80516, Portland, OR 97280
Geographic Focus
Primarily funds programs in the Portland, Oregon area and throughout Oregon, with some funding in Illinois and California. The foundation has also funded select national and international programs.
Funding Priorities
- Education - Primary focus, especially educational access for those with financial need
- Social justice, equity and inclusion
- Environmental justice and environmental programs
- Human services
- STEM education and youth programs
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation's signature program is the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP), established in 2005, providing scholarships to first-generation college students.
What They Don't Fund
- Capital expenses or contributions to capital campaigns (generally not considered)
Application Method
This foundation does not appear to have a public application process. The foundation operates primarily through trustee-directed grantmaking. Made 228 grants in 2024. Past grantees include College Possible, Earthjustice, and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).
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