The Ortale Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ortale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2023 it gave $42,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$42,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$751,607
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2023 was down from $43,304 the year before.
53% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,304 | 14 | $803,786 |
| 2023 | $42,250 | 15 | $751,607 |
How to apply
The Ortale Family 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.
What The Ortale Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $29,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Redesign | General use | $10,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | General use | $5,000 |
| Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department | General use | $5,000 |
| Homeless Childrens Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| TN Innocence Project | General use | $2,500 |
| Caf America - Cameron Bespolka Trus | General use | $2,500 |
| Frist Center for Visual Arts | General use | $2,500 |
| Mucs Cancer Center | General use | $2,500 |
| Nashville Catholic Youth Wrestling | General use | $2,000 |
| Wayne Wise Wellness Fund | General use | $1,000 |
| Golf Club of TN Scholarship Fund | General use | $1,000 |
| Rally Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Mardy Fish Children's Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| The Windsor Charitable Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| City of Belle Meade | General use | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Buford H Ortale
- Cynthia C Ortale
Questions people ask
Does The Ortale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ortale Family Foundation give?
$42,250 in tax year 2023, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Ortale Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Buford H Ortale (Trustee) and Cynthia C Ortale (Trustee).
What does The Ortale Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.