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Oriska Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $89K. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2022. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Oriska Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $435K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2020 to $234K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $42K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, New York, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Oriska Foundation reported 63 individual grants totaling $435,000 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,000 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $42,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $158,446 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in TX (30 of 63), followed by NY (8) and PA (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 18 distinct grantees, 94 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Catholic Charities ($40,000), Open Door Mission ($40,000) and The Salvation Army ($40,000).
Computed from 63 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$42K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Oriska Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, NY.
Oriska Foundation has distributed a total of $435K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $42K.
Oriska Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (205963834) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Oriska Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Douglas | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wanda Wilson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Luckett Johnson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$158K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$117K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$89K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$435K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For The Poorcontributions to General Fund | Cocunut Creek, FL | $30K | 2022 |
| Open Door MissionContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Catch FoundationContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Star Of HopeContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Blessed Sacrament Churchcontribution toGeneral Fund | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersContribution to General Fund | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| FincaContribution to General Fund | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Heifer InternationalContribution to General Fund | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2022 |
| The Sisters Of The Blessed SacramentContribution toGeneral Fund | Bensalem, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Annam Community Development CorporationContribution to General Fund | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Oxfam AmericaContribution toGeneral Fund | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| CareContribution to General Fund | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Posse FoundationContribution toGeneral Fund | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Greater Houston IncContribution to General Fund | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Caf Red Tail SquadronContribution to General Fund | South St Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Magdalene ParishContribution toGeneral Fund | Humble, TX | — | 2022 |
| Thurgood Marshall School Of LawContribution toLegacy Project | Houston, TX | — | 2022 |
| St Peter Clever FoundationContribution toGeneral Fund | New Orleans, LA | — | 2022 |
| Naacp Houston BranchContribution toGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | — | 2022 |
| Museum Of African HistoryContribution toGeneral Fund | Washington, DC | — | 2022 |