Orthodox Vision Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Orthodox Vision Foundation is a private foundation in La Canada Flintridge, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $905,774. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$905,774
- Assets$46.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 50 | $51.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 47 | $46.9 million |
How to apply
Orthodox Vision 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Orthodox Vision Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $1.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $499,260 |
| New York | 2 | $115,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $92,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $40,276 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $36,679 |
| Indiana | 1 | $30,620 |
| Kansas | 2 | $18,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese | Religious | $905,774 |
| Focus North America | Humanitarian relief | $365,260 |
| Faithtree | Educational | $103,000 |
| SAINT John Chrysostom Academy | Religious | $100,000 |
| Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church | Religious | $60,396 |
| Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry | Religious | $60,000 |
| Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary | Educational | $55,000 |
| Saint Barbara Orthodox Monastery | Religious | $53,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Religious | $52,000 |
| The Camp Catanese Foundation | Educational | $50,000 |
| Sacred Monastery of Saint Nina | Religious | $40,000 |
| Saint Andrew Academy | Educational | $35,700 |
| Suprasl | Religious | $35,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Fellowship | Religious | $30,679 |
| Ancient Faith Ministries | Religious | $30,620 |
| Holy Assumption Monastery | Religious | $30,000 |
| Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos Church | Educational | $30,000 |
| Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary | Educational | $22,000 |
| La Canada Track Club | Educational | $10,240 |
| Christ the Savior Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School of Pittsburgh | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Treehouse | Humanitarian relief | $8,000 |
| Arab American Institute Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles | Provide legal aid to low income family | $5,000 |
| Christian Legal Society | Provide legal aid to low income family | $5,000 |
| Crossroad Institute | Religious | $5,000 |
| Hildegard College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Nasr Orthodox Foundation | Religious | $5,000 |
| Orthodox Christians for Life | Humanitarian relief | $5,000 |
| Project Mexico | Humanitarian relief | $5,000 |
| Saint Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School of Houston | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Fellowship of St James | Religous | $3,500 |
| Once Upon A Room | Children relief | $3,000 |
| Saint Mary's College | Educational | $3,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Educational | $2,087 |
| Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery | Religious | $2,000 |
| Glendale Babe Ruth Baseball League | Educational | $2,000 |
| Saint John Monastery | Religious | $2,000 |
| Saint Tikhon's Monastery | Religious | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Ajalat
- Marilee N Ajalat
Questions people ask
Does Orthodox Vision Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orthodox Vision Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Orthodox Vision Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles R Ajalat (Trustee) and Marilee N Ajalat (Trustee).
What does Orthodox Vision Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.