Orland Bethel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Orland Bethel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Port St Lucie, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $27.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $19.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$19.0 million
- Assets$55.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,500 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $10.0 million | 5 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 2 | $61.6 million |
| 2025 | $27.7 million | 8 | $55.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Orland Bethel 7196 Hawks View Trail, Port St Lucie, FL 34986 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 828-2100 |
| What to submit | Letter of request from exempt organization |
What Orland Bethel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $27.7 million |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Pittsburgh | General operating | $19.0 million |
| The University of Pittsburgh | General operating | $8.7 million |
| Chodosh Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland Frick Hospital Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The University of Pittsburgh | General operating | $5,000 |
| The University of Pittsburgh | General operating | $3,700 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates Alumni Association | General operating | $2,500 |
| Celebrities for Charity | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Bossart
- Orland Bethel
- Gary Bethel
- Susan Vendemia
Questions people ask
Does Orland Bethel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Orland Bethel Family Foundation give?
$27.7 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Orland Bethel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Bossart (Ceo), Orland Bethel (Cfo), Gary Bethel (Board Member) and Susan Vendemia (Board Member).
What does Orland Bethel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.