Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $120,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
Armando & Joan Ortiz 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 Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $2.6 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $766,775 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $64,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $39,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | To promote education | $2.5 million |
| Schwab Charitable | To support charitable purposes | $766,775 |
| McGill University | To promote education | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To promote humanitarian values | $64,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart United States-Canada Province Inc | To support charitable purposes, education, and scientific advancement | $39,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Ortiz Pe
- Joanna Ortiz MD
- Francesca Kever
Questions people ask
Does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Ortiz Pe (Director), Joanna Ortiz MD (Director) and Francesca Kever (Director).
What does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.