The Renaissance Fund Nfp
The Renaissance Fund, NFP is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) private foundation that supports the Greek community and the Eastern Orthodox Church through grants, donations, and scholarships. The official site provides grant and scholarship application materials and contact details ([email protected]; 1327 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based church, Greek American or Eastern Orthodox ministry, campus ministry, scholarship program, or cultural heritage nonprofit whose work aligns with the foundation’s stated support for Greek and Eastern Orthodox causes.
Good Fit
- • Mission alignment with Greek-American or Eastern Orthodox religious, educational, or cultural activities.
- • Requests for scholarships, campus ministry support, youth programs, or ministry-related project funding.
- • Ability to submit required documentation (501(c)(3) confirmation or hierarchical church affiliation) and a signed formal proposal.
- • Capacity to follow the foundation’s published submission mechanics (combined PDF by email or mailed packet).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 14 states and out-of-state recipients made up the majority of dollars, indicating a multi-state (national) footprint rather than a single-city funder.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct recipients each year (37 recipients and 56 grants in the latest year) with many small scholarship payments plus larger ministry grants, demonstrating a broad recipient set for its size despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover is available: 15 new recipients appeared in the latest year (about 41% of recipients that year), and the foundation publishes application instructions and submission routes, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
