Ordean Foundation
Accepts applications
Ordean Foundation is a private foundation in Duluth, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $145,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$42.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 50 | $40.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 50 | $42.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Executive Director Ordean Foundatio 740 East Superior Street 202, Duluth, MN 55802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 726-4785 |
| What to submit | Request for grants should be directed to the executive director, ordean foundation, 740 east superior street #202, duluth, Minnesota 55802, telephone (218)726-4785 during regular business hours. All applications must be in writing and include any information or data pertinent to the grant or loan request. |
| Deadlines | 15th day of the month preceding a board of directors' meeting |
| Restrictions | Ordean foundation may lawfully make grants directly to institutions or organizations engaged within the city of duluth or governmental units abutting the city limits of duluth in st. Louis county, in performing services and providing facilities for the following purposes: 1. The treatment, care, and rehabilitation of persons who are chronically or temporarily mentally ill. 2. The treatment, care, and rehabilitation of persons whose physical capacity is impaired by either injury, illness, birth defects, age, alcoholism, or other similar causes. 3. The conduct as one of their functions of youth guidance programs designed to avoid and prevent delinquency from lawful and healthful pursuits by youthful citizens. 4. For the performance of services or providing facilities for the performance of functions similar to any of the foregoing functions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ordean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 49 | $1.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damiano Center | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Lake Superior Community Health Center | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women | General operating support, capital grant - retirement of construction loan | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | General operating support, YWCA financial advisor support | $100,000 |
| Chum | General operating support, another door youth shelter / peace church, sponsorship grant | $97,000 |
| Mentor North | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Life House Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Valley Youth Center | General operating support, outgoing director's gift | $60,000 |
| Divine Konnections Inc | Special initiatives grant, operational support, carl crawford award | $55,000 |
| Family Freedom Center | General operating support of the center, sponsorship for kids merch up event | $50,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Northland | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | General operating support | $45,000 |
| American Indian Community Housing Organization | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Soar Career Solutions | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Community Action Duluth | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Kid's Closet of Duluth | Purchase clothing for elementary school children | $25,000 |
| Duluth Community School Collaborative | General operating support, farm to school sponsorship | $22,000 |
| Vita Nova | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Animal Allies Humane Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Duluth Area Family YMCA | Program support grant downtown branch | $20,000 |
| Justice North | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Miller Dwan Foundation | Capital grant award | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Masonic Childrens Clinic for Communication Disorders | Speech pathologist position for autistic children | $20,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota | General operating support | $20,000 |
| True North Goodwill Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin | Catalyst for youthbuild - fiscal agent is true north goodwill | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | April catalyst grant award | $20,000 |
| Lisc Duluth | Catalyst grant april 2024 | $15,000 |
| GND Development Alliance | Capital grant - gnd rec skatepark, sponsorship grant | $12,000 |
| Chester Bowl Improvement Club | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Duluth Public Schools | April catalyst grant - piedmont elementary sensory room | $10,000 |
| Familywise Services | Ace trainings in duluth | $10,000 |
| Ignite Empower Transform | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Another door shelter | $10,000 |
| Northern Expressions Arts Collective | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwood Children's Services | Capital grant - rockridge playground | $10,000 |
| Program to Aid for Victims of Sexual Assault | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Minnesota Inc | Catalyst grant award $8,000 | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Ness
- Traci Morris
- Marcus Jones
- Marsha Hystead
- Maria Isley
- Ariuna Taivan
- Christine Davis
- Anne Holy
- Richard Howell
- Stacy Johnston
- John Strange
- Ivy Vainio
- Tony Yung
Questions people ask
Does Ordean Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 15th day of the month preceding a board of directors' meeting.
How much does Ordean Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ordean Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Ness (Executive Director), Traci Morris (Chair), Marcus Jones (Vice Chair (Termed 3/2024)) and Marsha Hystead (Vice Chair) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Ordean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and faith communities.