The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $531,505. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.7 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$531,505
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.3 million | 51 | $99.7 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 43 | $107 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William R Orthwein Jr Laura Rand or PO Box 22069, St Louis, MO 63126 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 306-1839, foundation@wrolro.net |
| What to submit | Applicants for funding must submit a complete proposal including an application form with a two-page cover letter. |
| Deadlines | The application deadline is june 1. Final decisions about grant awards will be made by november 30. |
| Restrictions | Grants are not made to charities outside the united states. |
What The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 39 | $5.4 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $157,523 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $42,006 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Historical Society | General operating | $531,505 |
| Forest Park Forever | General operating | $500,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | General operating | $450,000 |
| Micds | General operating | $393,807 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | General operating | $393,807 |
| St Luke's Health Corporation | General operating | $393,807 |
| Cardinal Glennon | General operating | $250,000 |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | General operating | $250,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | General operating | $236,284 |
| St Louis Symphony Society | General operating | $236,284 |
| St Louis Art Museum | General operating | $189,027 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | General operating | $186,520 |
| St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts | General operating | $157,523 |
| Yale University | General operating | $157,523 |
| The Saint Louis Mercantile Library | General operating | $125,000 |
| Washington University | General operating | $118,761 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation | General operating | $105,015 |
| Tower Grove Park | General operating | $100,000 |
| Wings of Hope | General operating | $100,000 |
| Operation Food Search | General operating | $75,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | General operating | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General operating | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General operating | $50,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | General operating | $50,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General operating | $42,006 |
| Folds of Honor | General operating | $40,000 |
| Crisis Nursery | General operating | $35,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | General operating | $31,505 |
| Beyond Housing | General operating | $30,000 |
| Peter & Paul Community Services | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Haven of Grace | General operating | $26,254 |
| City Academy | General operating | $25,000 |
| Npower | General operating | $25,000 |
| Paraquad | General operating | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Forest | General operating | $25,000 |
| Camp Rainbow | General operating | $20,000 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | General operating | $20,000 |
| Rossman School | General operating | $15,752 |
| Lift for Life Gym | General operating | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nettie O Dodge
- Stephen C Jones
- Elisabeth Bacon
Questions people ask
Does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The application deadline is june 1. Final decisions about grant awards will be made by november 30.
How much does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nettie O Dodge (Director and President), Stephen C Jones (Director and Secretary) and Elisabeth Bacon (Director and Treasurer).
What does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.