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Ornest Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA MONICA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Hochman Salkin & Deroy. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have decreased from $7.6M in 2011 to $5.5M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Ornest Family Foundation has made 284 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $385K and $767K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $767K distributed across 116 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 91 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 58 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.
Ornest Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 284 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Ornest Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 284 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Ornest Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ornest Family Foundation is headquartered in SANTA MONICA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ornest | PRESIDENT, CFO, DIRECTOR | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Cindy Ornest | DIRECTOR | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Michael Ornest | DIRECTOR | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
$525K
Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
$9.5M
Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
$385K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$330K
Distribution Amount
$489K
Total: $5.3M
Total Grants
284
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
91
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish FederationSUPPORT OF AMERICAN JEWISH ACTIVITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Cedars Sinai CardiologySUPPORT CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicesTO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | Culver City, CA | $31K | 2023 |
| Beverly Hills Athletic Alumni AssociationTO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS | Beverly Hills, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Champs Charter High SchoolSUPPORT SCHOOL WITH INTEGRATED ARTS EDUCATION | Van Nuys, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Voter Participation CenterSUPPORT VOTER PARTICIPATION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodSUPPORT OF WOMEN'S HEALTH | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationSUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncTO SUPPORT THE LEADING GLOBAL JEWISH HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Society For Yad VashemSUPPORT EFFORTS OF YAD VASHEM | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Pierce College Baseball Dugout Club IncTO SUPPORT THE PIERCE COLLEGE BASEBALL PROGRAM | Blackshear, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| JvslaSUPPORT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SERVICES | West Hollywood, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St John Center For Women'S HealthSUPPORT WOMENS HEALTH | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesSUPPORT OF AMERICAN JEWISH FAMILIESUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vista Del MarSUPPORT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa ColinaSUPPORT MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH | Azusa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Working America Education FundTO SUPPORT WORKPLACE RIGHTS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of The Semel InstituteSUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Insight LaSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH | Santa Monica, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Hillcrest Charitable Donation FundSUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS | Los Angeles, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Westside Jewish Community CenterSUPPORT OF AMERICAN JEWISH FAMILIES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Beyond DifferncesSUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO END SOCIAL ISOLATION. | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of New HampshireSUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | Durham, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Bar Ilan UniversitySUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | Beverly Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ben-Gurion UniversitySUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Skirball CenterSUPPORT OF AMERICAN JEWISH ACTIVITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilTO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Aurelia FoundationSUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Westmark SchoolSUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION | Encino, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sova Food PantryTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Master ChoraleSUPPORT OF MUSIC AND ART | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chewonki FoundationSUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Wiscasset, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Stepping Forward LaSUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Windward SchoolSUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Maine Public RadioSUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO, CULTUTAL,MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Bangor, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Women'S TheatreSUPPORT ART AND THEATRE | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| OpicaSUPPORT OF ADULTS WITH MEMORY LOSS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Associates Imc Of The La Jewish HomeSUPPORT ELDERLY IN NEED | Reseda, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Discovery Eye FoundationSUPPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Healing Center Of Los AngelesTO SUPPORT HEALING SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Beit T'ShuvahTO SUPPORT ADDICTION TREATMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Public Media Group Of Southern CaliforniaTO SUPPORT THE PRIMARY PBS STATIONS FOR SIX SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fire Station 99SUPPORT OF FIREFIGHTERS | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ellison Institute Research FoundationTO SUPPORT CANCER CARE AND WELLNESS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Women'S Guild Cedar SinaiSUPPORT FOR WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Continuum Arts CollectiveTO SUPPORT ART AND MUSIC FOR STUDENTS | North Berwick, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES | Ellsworth, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ToleranceSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND ART MUSEUM | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Will Rogers Ranch FoundationTO SUPPORT WILL ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK. | Pacific Palisades, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| First Step HouseTO SUPPORT ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
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