Private foundation · EIN 82-3535021 · Estero, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Orndorff Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $332K total, median $100K. 75% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$332K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in FL
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bailey-Matthews Shell MuseumSanibel, FLGeneral fund$131K
Sanibel Captiva Conservation FoundaSanibel, FLGeneral fund$100K
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLGeneral fund$100K
Bsa Dan Beard CouncilCincinnati, OHNew badge designs$500

By state: Florida 3 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Orndorff Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Estero, Florida, administered in care of Joseph E Orndorff, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Orndorff Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Orndorff Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $332K across 4 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Orndorff Family Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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