Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $17,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $108,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $90,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $92,500 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $102,500 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Orville and Gayle Kolterman 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 Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $82,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diatribe Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KPBS San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Village Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship Fund, School of Nursing | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Dean's Scholarship Fund, School of Medicine | $5,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | UCSD Student Run Free Clinic | $5,000 |
| Voices for Children | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle Kolterman
- Orville G Kolterman
Questions people ask
Does Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation give?
$102,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle Kolterman (Dir, Sec) and Orville G Kolterman (Pres, Dir).
What does Orville and Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.