Renaissance Philanthropy Fund
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Our mission is to fuel a 21st-century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $752K Tom Kalil, 2.6% of spending
- Revenue
- $115.2M 96.4% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $28.4M 90.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $89.2M end of 2025
- Savings
- 37.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 36 employees, 3 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 90.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Renaissance Philanthropy Fund spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $111.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXThe 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation X Labs Inc | Res. & prog. design | $1,240,339 |
| Popvax Private Limited | Research | $750,000 |
| Visioneering Space Corp | Engineering & design | $378,424 |
| Spacex | Rideshare launch srv | $337,500 |
| Lasp | Engineering & design | $280,000 |
The questions people ask about the Renaissance Philanthropy Fund.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Renaissance Philanthropy Fund CEO make?
Tom Kalil, Chief Executive Officer, received $751,711 in reportable compensation in 2025, 2.6% of Renaissance Philanthropy Fund's $28.4M in spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Renaissance Philanthropy Fund donations go to programs?
Renaissance Philanthropy Fund reported 90.4% of 2025 spending as programs, 3.6% as fundraising and 6% as management.
Form 990 (2025), Part IXHow much money does Renaissance Philanthropy Fund have?
Net assets were $89.2M at the end of 2025, about 37.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part XDoes Renaissance Philanthropy Fund have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2025)Every number, traced.
- Renaissance Philanthropy Fund Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Renaissance Philanthropy Fund Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Renaissance Philanthropy Fund: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/renaissance-philanthropy-fund/