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Orange Crimson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Vienna, Virginia · EIN 461233894

Orange Crimson Foundation is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $3.0 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.

Giving in 2024 was down from $7.0 million the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7.0 million5$146 million
2024$6.5 million5$147 million

How to apply

Orange Crimson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Orange Crimson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$3.0 million
Virginia1$1.5 million
Georgia1$1.0 million
District of Columbia1$500,000
Michigan1$500,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
General use$3.0 million
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Vienna, VA
General use$1.5 million
Navy Supply Corps Foundation
Atlanta, GA
General use$1.0 million
American Enterprise Institute
Washington, DC
General use$500,000
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
General use$500,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Orange Crimson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Orange Crimson Foundation give?

$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.

Who runs Orange Crimson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Daniel D'aniello (Chairman and Treasurer) and Gayle D'aniello (President and Secretary).

What does Orange Crimson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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