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The Orvis Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $33K in 2019 to $1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Vermont, West Virginia and District of Columbia. According to available records, The Orvis Charitable Foundation has made 126 grants totaling $729K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $62K in 2020 to $271K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $396K distributed across 74 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $45K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Virginia, Arizona, which account for 19% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 14 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.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 126 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, VA, AZ.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $729K across 126 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $45K.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Perkins | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$281K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$271K
Contributions
$435K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$44K
Total Grants
126
Total Giving
$729K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
64
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGeneral & Unrestricted | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Grand View HospitalGrand View Hospice | Sellersville, PA | $100 | 2023 |
| The Everglades Foundation IncEverglades Restoration Fund | Palmetto Bay, FL | $45K | 2023 |
| Trout Unlimited IncBristol Bay Guide Academy, TU Alaska | Arlington, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Captains For Clean Water IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Myers, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Casting For Recovery IncDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative | Bozeman, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Petfinder FoundationDog Enrichment Program | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| ShejumpsCharitable Event | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Upper Missouri Waterkeeper IncSave Wild Trout Fund | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of New Hampshire Foundation IncorporateCarbon Clinic Project Fund (1GA413) | Durham, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Arlington Arts Enrichment Program IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper IncFunds for Orvis Giveback Days | Mableton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing IncGeneral & Unrestricted | La Plata, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Mayfly ProjectMayfly Project Los Angeles Chapter | Benton, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Mississippi RiverGeneral & Unrestricted | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership IncCharitable Event | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Woodstock Land Conservancy Inc Gay LeonhardtGeneral & Unrestricted | Woodstock, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Three Rivers Stocking AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Durham, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Upper Delaware RiverCharitable Event | Hancock, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Protect Our RiversGeneral & Unrestricted | Lakewood, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Burr & Burton AcademyGeneral & Unrestricted | Manchester, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Bennington County Humane Society Inc - Second ChanCharitable Event | Arlington, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Mark Skinner Library - Manchester Community LibrarGeneral & Unrestricted | Manchester Center, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center IncorporatedCharitable Event | Manchester, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Cloud Forest InstituteSATYA Foundation | Boonville, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Selkirk Conservation Alliance IncSCA's youth environmental education projects | Priest River, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Roanoke OutsideCharitable Event | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationCharitable Event | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Of Vermont IncCharitable Event | Williston, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Green Mountain Club IncCharitable Event | Waterbury Ctr, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Northshire Civic Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Manchester, VT | $999 | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Memphis, TN | $300 | 2023 |
| Green Mountain Lightning IncCharitable Event | Londonderry, VT | $250 | 2023 |
| Wallingford Rescue IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Wallingford, VT | $100 | 2023 |
| Burn Pits 360General & Unrestricted | Robstown, TX | $100 | 2023 |
| Community Cats And FriendsGeneral & Unrestricted | Owosso, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons ResearchGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Community Welfare Council Of Newtown IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Newtown, PA | $100 | 2023 |
| Wwp IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Topeka, KS | $100 | 2023 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit CorporationSponsorship for the Pedro Bay Rivers project | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2022 |