Ornest Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ornest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $393,850 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 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$393,850
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $520,350 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $384,800 | 61 | $9.5 million |
| 2023 | $520,350 | 75 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $393,850 | 48 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Ornest Family 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 Ornest Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $238,350 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $28,000 |
| Maine | 8 | $27,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | Support of american jewish activities | $45,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Cardiology | Support cardiology research | $35,000 |
| Ucsb | Support for the university of california, santa barbara | $26,000 |
| Beverly Hills Athletic Alumni Association | To support high school athletics | $25,000 |
| Friends of Vancouver Foundation | To support creating healthy, vibrant, equitable, and inclusive communities. | $20,000 |
| Hillel | To support jewish students | $18,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Support environmental education | $14,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Support for saint john's health center | $11,500 |
| The Foundation for Art & Healing | To support the improvement of personal and public health. | $10,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Support of phuman rights through legal advocacy | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | To provide support and assistance to the jewish population in need. | $10,000 |
| Bar Ilan University | Support university programs and public education | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Support of american jewish families unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Notley Impact | To support businesses, nonprofits, and individuals making positive change. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support of women's reproductive freedom and health | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Programs for protecting children from gun violence | $10,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | To support social, racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice. | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Support for the united states holocaust memorial museum | $10,000 |
| Vista del Mar | Support of child and family services | $10,000 |
| Wholeschool Mindfulness | To support well-being, community, and justice through education. | $10,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | To support addiction treatment | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Semel | To support the research and study of the mind, brain, and behavior | $7,000 |
| The Waldo Theatre | Support for restoration of culture and art. | $6,500 |
| Hillcrest Charitable Donation Fund | Support of education and scholarships | $6,000 |
| Ben-Gurion University | Support university programs and public education | $5,000 |
| Jvsla | Support of workforce development and career services | $5,000 |
| Skirball Center | Support of american jewish activities | $5,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Support for the university of san francisco | $5,000 |
| Kehillat Israel | Support for a jewish temple | $4,750 |
| Stepping Forward la | Support foster youth | $3,000 |
| Utah Film Center | To support film exhibition, media arts education, and artists. | $3,000 |
| J Los Angeles | Support of american jewish families | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Support of music and art | $2,500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | To support the jewish synagogue. | $2,100 |
| Maine Public Radio | Support public radio, cultutal,music and educational programming | $2,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Support for the wilshire blvd temple and the jewish community. | $1,500 |
| Maine Art Gallery Wiscasset | Support for the maine art gallery | $1,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | To support the protection and restoration of vital lands | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | To support the protection of maine's environment | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | To support biodiversity and preventing further climate change | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Ornest
- Cindy Ornest
- Michael Ornest Resigned 53124
Questions people ask
Does Ornest Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ornest Family Foundation give?
$393,850 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Ornest Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Ornest (President, Cfo, Director), Cindy Ornest (Director) and Michael Ornest Resigned 53124 (Director).
What does Ornest Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.