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Orthodox Venture Philanthropy

Orthodox Venture Philanthropy

Wichita, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1836836
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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Orthodox Venture Philanthropy

Wichita, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1836836
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Orthodox Venture Philanthropy is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In the 2024 filing year, the organization paid out a total of $561.5K across two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF ORTHODOX MINISTRY SERVICES ("OMS"), A PUBLIC CHARITY, AS WELL AS MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WORK CLOSELY WITH OMS, TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Total Funding Given

$561.5K

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$279.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$401K
N
Nicholas Chakos
Board Member
E
Eric S Namee
Board Member
M
Melissa Kean
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Orthodox Venture Philanthropy?
No. Orthodox Venture Philanthropy does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Orthodox Venture Philanthropy give?
Orthodox Venture Philanthropy primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Kansas. 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 Orthodox Venture Philanthropy’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Orthodox Venture Philanthropy fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $280 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Orthodox Venture Philanthropy make each year?
In 2024, Orthodox Venture Philanthropy awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $562 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Orthodox Venture Philanthropy fund recently?
In 2024, Orthodox Venture Philanthropy awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Orthodox Ministry Services and Orthodox Christian Youth and Young Adult Ministry. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Orthodox Venture Philanthropy?
Orthodox Venture Philanthropy does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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