The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$9.5 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$260 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.8 million the year before.
29% 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 | $9.8 million | 60 | $237 million |
| 2024 | $9.5 million | 81 | $260 million |
How to apply
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg 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 The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Montana. It also paid $1.5 million in 18 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 19 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.5 million |
| California | 4 | $865,377 |
| Colorado | 4 | $717,200 |
| Virginia | 6 | $612,586 |
| Vermont | 2 | $539,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $396,074 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $229,900 |
| Missouri | 3 | $208,238 |
| Idaho | 2 | $199,691 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Rockies | Keep it connected initiative | $1.1 million |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Leuser ecosystem program, phase 2, indonesia (year 2 of 3) | $640,888 |
| Maliasili Initiatives | Maliasili conservation fund (year 3 of 4) | $500,000 |
| Wild Foundation | Indigenous-led initiative (year 2 of 3) | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Spectacled bear conservation challenge grant, northern peru | $400,000 |
| Universidad San Francisco de Quito | Biodiversity conservation, connectivity, and restoration in the ecuadorian andes (tandanyapa payment 2 of 3) | $315,000 |
| Makeway Foundation | Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, canada (year 3 of 3) | $300,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Wefcom program, thailand (year 3 of 3) | $250,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Community-based conservation & fire management in the maya forest, belize/guatemala (year 2 of 3) | $229,139 |
| Rewild | Rewilding argentina: community conservation, northern argentina (year 1 of 3) | $225,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Coastal patagonia, argentina (year 2 of 3) | $219,000 |
| Pams Foundation | Ruvuma elephant project, tanzania (year 2 of 3) + supplemental grant | $216,463 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Blackfeet conservation program, montana (year 2 of 3) | $200,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Niassa carnivore project-phase 2, mozambique (year 1 of 3) | $198,914 |
| African Conservation Centre-Us | Amboseli conservation program | $192,200 |
| Aves Argentinas | Ansenuza national park, argentina (year 2 of 3) | $176,200 |
| Space for Giants USA Inc | Human-elephant conflict mitigation, moyen-ogoou province, gabon (year 1 of 3) | $166,667 |
| Association Fanamby | Anjozorobe angavo pa, madagascar (year 2 of 3) | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Ecosystem-based integrated conservation policy, kenya | $150,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Community-based conservation programs, madagascar (year 2 of 3) | $149,691 |
| Rewild | Wildlife & people suriname: community-based conservation, kwinti community | $147,074 |
| Montana Wilderness Association (DBA Wild Montana) | General support (year 2 of 3) | $135,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General support (year 2 of 3) | $125,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Northern rockies program, montana (year 3 of 3) | $125,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative | Indigenous-led conservation, british columbia (year 2 of 3) | $125,000 |
| Eagle | Conservation justice ralff project, gabon (year 2 of 3) | $102,586 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Community-based conservation program, madagascar (year 3 of 3) | $100,738 |
| Centre for Wildlife Studies Inc | Wild seve, india | $100,150 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Community patrols & species monitoring, eastern guiana shield (year 1 of 2) | $100,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | General support (year 1 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | General support (year 1 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Dorobo Fund for Tanzania | General support for ujamaa community resource team, tanzania (year 3 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Health in Harmony | General support, indonesia (year 2 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Honeyguide Foundation | General support (year 3 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Lion Guardians US | We africa initiative (year 4 of 4) | $100,000 |
| Planet Indonesia | Indigenous rights & nature conservation in west kalimantan, indonesia | $100,000 |
| South Rift Association of Land Owners | General support (year 3 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Swan Valley Connections | General support (year 3 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Swan Valley Connections | General support (year 1 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Western Landowners Alliance | General support for working wild challenge | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Chadwick
- Grant Parker
- Ullas Karanth
- William Debuys
- Alison Richard
- Victor Kovner
- Yolanda Kakabadse
- Helen Gichochi
- Shivsharan Someshwar
Questions people ask
Does The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Chadwick (Advisory Board Member), Grant Parker (Advisory Board Member), Ullas Karanth (Advisory Board Member) and William Debuys (Advisory Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.