Friends of the Orphans
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 651229309 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Friends of the Orphans has awarded $71.0M across 9 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Friends of the Orphans funds
Friends of the Orphans's giving carries a documented focus on adult education.
Populations it has supported include children, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos SUPPORT ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | Vienna, VA | $13.2M | 2019 |
| Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos SUPPORT ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | Vienna, VA | $11.7M | 2017 |
| Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos SUPPORT ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | Vienna, VA | $11.6M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Friends of the Orphans
Friends of the Orphans's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nphusa.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Orphans
- Does Friends of the Orphans accept grant applications?
- Friends of the Orphans's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Friends of the Orphans fund?
- Friends of the Orphans's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Friends of the Orphans give in grants?
- Friends of the Orphans's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $71.0M over 9 grants.
- Where is Friends of the Orphans located?
- Friends of the Orphans is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 651229309.
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