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The Ortner Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CANA ACADEMY
$2.3M
27%

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC
$968.3K
12%
JM EDUCATIONAL GROUP
$400K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CANA ACADEMY, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC, and JM EDUCATIONAL GROUP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE ORTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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