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The Oristano Scholar Fund

Preselected recipients only Tequesta, Florida · EIN 462226240

The Oristano Scholar Fund is a private foundation in Tequesta, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $51,996 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,996. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Oristano Scholar Fund 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Oristano Scholar Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$30,996
Connecticut1$20,000
New York1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Emergency Medical Association
Palm Reach Gardens, FL
General purpose$30,996
Women's Mentoring Network
Stamford, CT
General purpose$20,000
Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society
Wallkill, NY
General purpose$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Oristano Scholar Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Oristano Scholar Fund give?

$51,996 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Oristano Scholar Fund?

Its 2023 filing lists Michael Oristano (Director, Officer, Trustee).

What does The Oristano Scholar Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.

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