Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $178,825 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$178,825
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $198,200 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,200 | 15 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $178,825 | 19 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5 | $53,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,625 |
| Florida | 3 | $33,000 |
| New York | 3 | $22,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $14,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $45,000 |
| Purdue University | General fund | $40,625 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame | General fund | $13,200 |
| Grayson - Jockey Club Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General fund | $9,000 |
| New York Race Track Chaplaincy | General fund | $7,000 |
| Tgen Foundation | General fund | $4,000 |
| Blinded Veterans Assoc | General fund | $3,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Fund | General fund | $3,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General fund | $2,000 |
| Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases | General fund | $2,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterns of America | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Zion | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jerusalem Prayer Team | General fund | $1,000 |
| Prager University | General fund | $1,000 |
| Uso | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jo Ann Oreffice
Questions people ask
Does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation give?
$178,825 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jo Ann Oreffice (Officer).
What does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and veterans.