Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$47,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,500 the year before.
64% 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 | $14,500 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 14 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc 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 Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $39,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winning Futures | General | $8,000 |
| Lhac Arab American Scholarship Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | General | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of NW Louisiana | General | $4,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of New Orleans | General | $3,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General | $3,000 |
| Macomb Symphony Orchestra | General | $3,000 |
| NW Michigan Community Action Agency | General | $3,000 |
| Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers | General | $3,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society | General | $2,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | General | $2,000 |
| Lhac Arab American Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy Roehl
- Michele Worden
- Charles Roehl II
- Christopher Roehl
- Amanda Roehl
- Charles Roehl III
- Margaret Worden
- Peter Worden III
Questions people ask
Does Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathy Roehl (Vice-President), Michele Worden (Secretary/Treasurer), Charles Roehl II (President/Director) and Christopher Roehl (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, animals and faith communities.