Ortus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ortus Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $720,800 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$720,800
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$15.9 million
How to apply
Ortus 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 Ortus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $350,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $112,500 |
| California | 3 | $86,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,200 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $3,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | To further the mission of the donee organization and fund the Healy Student Hub | $350,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | To further the mission of the donee organization and fund the Ethics of Psychedelic Research Program | $150,000 |
| Erikson Institute | To further the mission of the donee organization | $100,000 |
| Mayan Warrior Foudation | To further the mission of the donee organization | $66,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | To further the mission of the donee organization and for the Pritzker Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health | $10,000 |
| Wolcott School | To further the mission of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Shulgin Farm Foundation | To further the mission of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Mystic Arts Foundation | To further the mission of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Dignitas Ukraine | To further the mission of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | To further the mission of the donee organization | $4,200 |
| American Foundation Suicide Prevent | To further the mission of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Voices Jackson Hole | To further the mission of the donee organization | $1,600 |
| Teton county Health Department | To further the mission of the donee organization | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sabrina Gracias
- Sara Crown Star
- Tanya Polsky
Questions people ask
Does Ortus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ortus Foundation give?
$720,800 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ortus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sabrina Gracias (President), Sara Crown Star (Board Member) and Tanya Polsky (Board Member).
What does Ortus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.