To transform our culture by giving millions of children a biblical worldview.
Renewanation’s recent giving is dominated by scholarship support for Christian schools, with a clear emphasis on children receiving a biblical worldview education. The largest grants in the file go to Covenant School in Charlottesville, including $276,544 in 2023 and $249,596 in 2024, alongside $247,783 in 2025 to Faith Christian School in Roanoke. That pattern places scholarships at the center of the foundation’s work rather than one-off project grants. Grants also reach multiple Virginia schools, including Grace Christian School - Staunton, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, and Roanoke Valley Christian Schools, showing repeated support for a network of institutions rather than a single recipient. The foundation also connects its scholarship work to named programs such as Kansas SGO and Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship, indicating an organized approach to tuition support. Beyond K-12 education, Renewanation’s stated focus areas include family discipleship, church support and training, youth camps and retreats, regenerative farming education through Manderley Farms, and publishing and media for worldview education. Leadership is listed under Jeffery Keaton.
Scholarship funding is the clearest throughline in Renewanation’s grantmaking. In K-12 Christian education, they gave $212,596 in 2025 to Covenant School in Charlottesville for scholarship support, and $185,436 in 2024 to Grace Christian School - Staunton for the same purpose. The foundation also directed $142,751 in 2025 to Berean Academy in Elbing, Kansas, showing that its scholarship work is not limited to Virginia. The grant list includes repeated support for Faith Christian School in Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy in Wirtz, and Community Christian Academy in Charlottesville, all marked as scholarship grants. Their active programs reinforce that structure, including Kansas SGO and Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship, both tied to tuition assistance for students receiving Christian education. The beneficiary profile centers on students and scholarship recipients, with direct financial assistance as the main mode of support.
Renewanation’s typical grant size sits at a median of $17,530, with a 25th percentile of $8,970 and a 75th percentile of $48,482. The recent grant list shows recurring support across multiple years rather than isolated awards: Covenant School, Faith Christian School, Grace Christian School - Staunton, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Community Christian Academy, Roanoke Valley Christian Schools, Jefferson Christian Academy, Buffalo Christian Academy, Blue Ridge Chrisian School, and Berean Academy each appear more than once. The foundation does not fund individuals and is not listed as making program-related investments. Its active scholarship programs include tax-credit structures in Kansas and Virginia, plus a military-family scholarship program.
$5.6M
$6.3M
$5.1M
$4.9M
Most grants fall between $9K and $48K, with a median of $18K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$18K
75th Percentile
$48K
About 89% of grants go to recipients in VA.
JEFFERY KEATON
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Renewanation gives locally, and 89% of its grants go to recipients in Virginia. The strongest city clusters in the grant list are Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Staunton, with additional awards in Wirtz, Floyd, Bridgewater, Tazewell, Fairfax Station, and Ripplemead. Outside Virginia, Kansas appears through Berean Academy in Elbing and the Kansas SGO scholarship programs. All recipient-country data in the file is U.S.-based.
The clearest pattern is scholarship support for K-12 Christian education. The grant list repeatedly labels awards as scholarship funding for schools such as Covenant School, Faith Christian School, Grace Christian School - Staunton, and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy. The foundation also ties this work to biblical worldview education.
The median grant size is $17,530. The middle half of grants falls between $8,970 at the 25th percentile and $48,482 at the 75th percentile, which suggests many awards are relatively modest compared with the largest scholarship grants in the file.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Covenant School, Faith Christian School, Grace Christian School - Staunton, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Community Christian Academy, Roanoke Valley Christian Schools, Jefferson Christian Academy, Buffalo Christian Academy, Blue Ridge Chrisian School, and Berean Academy.
The active programs listed include Kansas SGO, Kansas SGO Scholarship Program, Scholarship Programs — Virginia Tax Credit Program, Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship, Mayor's Military Kids, and Renewanation Scholarship Programs. These are described as scholarship vehicles tied to Christian education, state tax credit contributions, or support for military-connected children.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | ROANOKE, VA | $247,783 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COVENANT SCHOOL | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $212,596 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BEREAN ACADEMY | ELBING, KS | $142,751 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - STAUNTON | STAUNTON, VA | $141,283 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $119,574 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MAIN STREET SCHOOL | TAZEWELL, VA | $110,726 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WIRTZ, VA | $108,300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS | ROANOKE, VA | $97,175 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | RIPPLEMEAD, VA | $63,650 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BLUE RIDGE CHRISIAN SCHOOL | BRIDGEWATER, VA | $58,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FAIRFAX BAPTIST TEMPLE ACADEMY | FAIRFAX STATION, VA | $54,930 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CAPE CHARLES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CAPE CHARLES, VA | $50,448 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | $45,727 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| REGENTS SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $44,742 | 2025 | SCHOLARSAHIP |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | ABINGDON, VA | $43,979 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FREE STATE ACADEMY | BEDFORD, VA | $34,671 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | WOODBRIDGE, VA | $25,525 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY | CHATHAM, VA | $24,421 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BANNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | $22,686 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WISE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | WISE, VA | $21,297 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - FALLS CHURCH | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $19,015 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | STUARTS DRAFT, VA | $16,052 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | HUTCHINSON, KS | $15,695 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC | TOPEKA, KS | $13,820 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OVERLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $12,570 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WICHITA, KS | $12,156 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE, KS | $11,552 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CHANTILLY, VA | $11,203 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BUFFALO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | FLOYD, VA | $10,670 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | BLACKSBURG, VA | $10,405 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | BLACKSBURG, VA | $10,356 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WINTER GARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WINTER GARDEN, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LIBERY CHRISTIAN SCHHOL | INDEPENDENCE, IA | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SPRINGBROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WELLSBORO, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MAYFLOWER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | PULASKI, VA | $9,907 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CASTLE CHRISTIAN - FAIRFIELD VA | FAIRFIELD, VA | $9,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARTSHIP |
| NOAH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | ROANOKE, VA | $9,420 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MINERAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | VINTON, VA | $7,636 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CHRIST METHODIST DAY SCHOOL | MEMPHIS, TN | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | FISHERSVILLE, VA | $6,930 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC | WICHITA, KS | $6,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HARMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | MAXIE, VA | $5,792 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MOUNT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | LURAY, VA | $5,772 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | STANARDSVILLE, VA | $5,686 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COVENANT SCHOOL | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $249,596 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | ROANOKE, VA | $202,567 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - STAUNTON | STAUNTON, VA | $185,436 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WIRTZ, VA | $114,445 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $102,612 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS | ROANOKE, VA | $93,225 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$247,783SCHOLARSHIP
COVENANT SCHOOL
$212,596SCHOLARSHIP
BEREAN ACADEMY
$142,751SCHOLARSHIP
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - STAUNTON
$141,283SCHOLARSHIP
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$119,574SCHOLARSHIP
MAIN STREET SCHOOL
$110,726SCHOLARSHIP
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SCHOLARSHIP
ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
$97,175SCHOLARSHIP
JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$63,650SCHOLARSHIP
BLUE RIDGE CHRISIAN SCHOOL
$58,000SCHOLARSHIP
FAIRFAX BAPTIST TEMPLE ACADEMY
$54,930SCHOLARSHIP
CAPE CHARLES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$50,448SCHOLARSHIP
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$45,727SCHOLARSHIP
REGENTS SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
$44,742SCHOLARSAHIP
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$43,979SCHOLARSHIP
FREE STATE ACADEMY
$34,671SCHOLARSHIP
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$25,525SCHOLARSHIP
HERITAGE ACADEMY
$24,421SCHOLARSHIP
BANNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$22,686SCHOLARSHIP
WISE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$21,297SCHOLARSHIP
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - FALLS CHURCH
$19,015SCHOLARSHIP
RIDGEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$16,052SCHOLARSHIP
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$15,695SCHOLARSHIP
CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC
$13,820SCHOLARSHIP
OVERLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$12,570SCHOLARSHIP
SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$12,156SCHOLARSHIP
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL
$11,552SCHOLARSHIP
SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$11,203SCHOLARSHIP
BUFFALO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$10,670SCHOLARSHIP
DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$10,405SCHOLARSHIP
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$10,356SCHOLARSHIP
WINTER GARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP
LIBERY CHRISTIAN SCHHOL
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP
SPRINGBROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP
MAYFLOWER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$9,907SCHOLARSHIP
CASTLE CHRISTIAN - FAIRFIELD VA
$9,500SCHOLARTSHIP
NOAH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$9,420SCHOLARSHIP
MINERAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$7,636SCHOLARSHIP
CHRIST METHODIST DAY SCHOOL
$7,500SCHOLARSHIP
AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$6,930SCHOLARSHIP
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
HARMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$5,792SCHOLARSHIP
MOUNT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$5,772SCHOLARSHIP
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$5,686SCHOLARSHIP
COVENANT SCHOOL
$249,596SCHOLARSHIP
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$202,567SCHOLARSHIP
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - STAUNTON
$185,436SCHOLARSHIP
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$114,445SCHOLARSHIP
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$102,612SCHOLARSHIP
ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
$93,225SCHOLARSHIP