Foundation for American Renewal

Senator Dan Coats and his wife Marsha established the Foundation for American Renewal in 1999 to champion effective principles of compassion. The Foundation pursues its mission through an action agenda combining on-the-ground projects with leading edge research and strategic grants. Read more.

FAR has made grants to sixteen faith-based social service ministries thus far, with special focus on the needs of youth. Beyond grant-making, though, FAR staff are engaged in a variety of initiatives to encourage and equip frontline ministries and they also conduct applied research to identify promising practices for addressing the most pressing problems in our communities at home and abroad. FAR also seeks to serve donors seeking wise investments in ministries that produce genuine results.

About Us

A History of FAR
About Jay
Read Jay Hein's biography
About Amy
Read Dr. Sherman's biography

Grant History

FAR Grants
Read about each of the FAR grantees
Related Grants
Read about the funding FAR has done through the FASTEN Network.

Effective Giving

What Does Effective Giving Mean?
Good stewardship isn't only about generosity.
Tools for Wise Giving
Suggested resources for effective giving

Effective Compassion

A Guide to Being Salt and Light
Partnerships for prosperity
Resources
FAR recommends the following resources for individuals and church leaders looking for wisdom in effective "how-to's" and successful program models