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Ren Brings American Endowment Foundation Fully onto Its Technology Platform, Powering Philanthropy at Scale
Indianapolis, IN — April 8, 2026 — Ren, a leading provider of philanthropic solutions, announced today that its technology and services now fully power all of American Endowment Foundation’s customers. With this launch, approximately $200 billion of donor-advised funds and other charitable assets now rely on Ren technology. This positions Ren as the industry platform of choice for institutions seeking to drive innovation and service excellence at scale. Ren’s sole focus on the philanthropic economy allows the company to support donors and charities with technology and services designed specifically to maximize impact.
“This achievement represents a significant moment for both organizations and the broader philanthropic ecosystem,” said Joe Fisher, President and CEO of Ren. “By bringing AEF’s full client base onto our platform, we are unlocking new levels of efficiency, insight, and impact for one of the largest independent DAF sponsors in the country.”
Ren’s platform now brings advanced capabilities to AEF, including automated charity vetting and rapid disbursement technology that accelerate grant approvals and payments. Its digital payment system also mitigates check fraud, a key concern for major donors and organizations.
Through Ren’s unique charity portal, nonprofits can manage their profiles, access grant information across all DAF sponsors on the platform—including AEF—and send thank-you messages to non-anonymous grant advisors. Serving over a million charities annually, Ren is the only provider delivering this level of transparency and engagement for charitable recipients.
“Getting to know Ren and Joe over the past few years, it became clear they weren’t seeking a bigger slice of the philanthropic pie—they wanted to help make the pie bigger. At AEF, we share that philosophy,” said Ron Ransom, CEO of American Endowment Foundation. “To remain relevant and meet service expectations, best-in-class technology is essential, and partnering with Ren provides exactly that.”
With all operations now on Ren’s platform, AEF is positioned to further enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and expand its philanthropic reach. Donors, financial advisors, and charities alike benefit from a seamless, intuitive experience that makes giving easier, faster, and more impactful.
About American Endowment Foundation
Established in 1993, American Endowment Foundation (AEF) is one of the nation’s largest independent donor-advised fund sponsors, with $10.3 billion in assets under management. AEF is a mission-driven organization focused on expanding philanthropy through a people-centered culture that delivers a best-in-class client experience. To learn more, visit www.aefonline.org.
About Ren
Ren is a driving force that powers people, ideas, and institutions for good. As the leading independent philanthropic solutions provider in North America, Ren delivers the expertise, standards, and technology necessary to enable growth and scale across the philanthropic economy. Leading financial services firms, nonprofit organizations, and community foundations rely on Ren to manage planned giving programs, including charitable trusts, donor-advised funds, pooled income funds, endowments, and private foundations. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Ren holds a SOC 2 Type 1 certification, underscoring its commitment to trust, security, compliance, and transparency. Learn more at www.reninc.com.
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