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FUNDS CURRENTLY MANAGED BY THE RENTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Donor-Advised Funds

  • Sam Chastain Scholarship Fund – established in memory of Sam Chastain, this fund provides recreational opportunities to low income youth and families who live within the city limits of Renton or the Renton School District boundaries.
  • Cugini Family Fund – provides support to a variety of community organizations and causes.
  • Charles L. Custer/ Renton Historical Society Fund – supports programs and services of the Renton Historical Society and the Renton Historical Museum.
  • Charles L Custer Renton/Park Department Memorial Fund – supports programs and services of the Renton Park Department.
  • Beth Donofrio Memorial Endowment Fund – established in memory of Beth Donofrio, a longtime Soroptimist, the fund focuses primarily on supporting women, children and families in the Greater Renton and South King County communities through Soroptimist. The fund gives some preference to providing assistance for displaced homemakers and special populations such as the Special Olympics, and lending a hand during critical times of the year such as the holiday season
  • First Savings Bank of Renton Fund – Will support local, Renton, non-profit charities once it reaches its financial threshold.
  • First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund – supports a variety of charitable causes in communities served by First Savings Bank Northwest.
  • Jeremy Gidlund Memorial Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships for special needs students at Renton High School.
  • Harper Engineering Children’s Need Fund – supports children's needs within the Renton School District and the Renton community.
  • Maxwell Fund for Youth and Families – established by Steve and Marcie Maxwell to support organizations and individuals serving the needs and issues of children, education, parenting and families in and around the Greater Renton area.
  • Medzegian Family Philanthropic Fund – supports charitable organizations and causes in the greater Renton area.
  • Joy Poff Fund for Education & Families - supports student achievement and families in need.
  • Randall Rockhill Student Instrumental Music Fund – supports the needs of students within the Renton School District who might not otherwise be able to participate in musical programs.
  • Shannon Parker Memorial Fund – established in memory of Shannon Parker, this fund is used to provide scholarships to students attending Renton Technical College Foundation.
  • Searing Family Fund – established by Tim & Kimberly Searing, this fund is used to support Saint Anthony's School, Renton School District Elementary Education and the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department.

    • Agency Funds

  • Allied Arts of Renton Fund –used to encourage participation and pride in the arts, while infusing the arts into civic life.
  • Communities in Schools of Renton Fund – supports CISR as it works to connect needed community resources with schools in order to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
  • Lindbergh High School Memorial Scholarship Fund - established to help develop additional resources to support scholarships for Lindbergh High School graduating seniors wishing to continue their education.
  • Puget Sound Group of NW Painters (Rudolph Bundas Memorial Fund) – supports arts scholarships and artistic excellence through the oldest fraternity of professional artists.
  • Renton Area Youth Services Fund – supports the charitable purposes of RAYS as it strengthens children and families by helping them learn the skills necessary to be successful in their own lives.
  • Renton Fire & Emergency Services Fund - supports community emergency preparedness.
  • Renton River Days Fund – provides funds for educational and cultural activities of the Renton River Days Festival.
  • Renton Rotary Foundation Fund – helps the Rotary Club of Renton support worthwhile charities in the Greater Renton area.
  • Renton Senior Activity Center Fund - supports programs and services of the Renton Senior Activity Center.
  • Renton Technical College Foundation Fund – supports students and higher education programs of the Renton Technical College.
  • Sister Cities Fund : City of Renton – used to benefit any and all activities of the Sister City Committees, such as cultural enrichment, commercial promotion, trade stimulation, tourist promotion and official delegation visits, educational interchange, and exchange of public art.
  • St. Matthews Lutheran Church Endowment Fund – used to benefits programs and services at St. Matthews Lutheran Church.
  • Valley Medical Center Fund – supports programs and activities that advance the mission of Valley Medical Center and its clinic network.
  • Vision House Fund – supports operations of Vision House programs for the homeless.

    • Scholarship Funds

  • Renton Rotary Lewis Argano Memorial Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships in memory of Lewis Argano – a long– time Rotary member.
  • Sue Carlson Memorial Scholarship Fund– provides academic scholarships to women living in Renton who are graduating high school seniors and beyond and who display a strong, entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Helen Dyrdal Memorial Scholarship Fund - established with a generous bequest by Helen Dyrdal, this fund supports graduate students pursuing a career in a helping profession, undergraduate college students, and students returning to work or retraining for a new career.
  • Dolores Gibbons Scholarship Fund – supports educational purposes beyond high school for any graduate of a Renton high school.
  • Betty Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship Fund - provides scholarships to individuals who have attended St. Anthony School (Renton), John F. Kennedy High School (Burien), or Eastside Catholic High School (Bellevue).
  • Kohlwes College Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships for graduates of the Renton School District and for students attending grad school.
  • Frank Raphael Scholarship Fund - established in honor of Frank Raphael, who owned Service Linen and was a long-time member of Renton Rotary. This fund awards scholarships to any graduate from a Renton High School.
  • Carl and Betty Rochet Scholarship Fund - assists students pursuing careers in journalism and/or communications.

    • Fiscal Sponsorship Funds

  • Budkis Fund – helps low-income senior citizens care for their beloved pets.
  • Friends of Renton Schools - helps to bridge the funding gap and support academic achievement within the Renton School District.
  • RUFF Fund (Renton Unleased Furry Friends) – to help establish and maintain Renton's first off-leash dog park

    • Renton Community Foundation Funds

  • Emergency Services Fund - provides support for local emergency situations due to weather or other disasters.
  • IKEA Performing Arts Center Fund – helps fund ongoing operations and improvements at the performing arts center.
  • Senior Needs Fund - supports senior programming needs.
  • The Next Curve Fund - This fund was created to continue Renton's legacy of philanthropy and leadership by cultivating the next generation of community through relationship building and civic engagement. Grants are awarded from this fund each year along with Circle of Giving Grants in January.
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