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Ordean Foundation

Duluth, Minnesota  ·  EIN 410711611  ·  Private foundation

Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Ordean Foundation has awarded $6.0M across 174 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Family Freedom Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$41.1M
Total assets
174
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ordean Foundation funds

Ordean Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ordean Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family Freedom Center
FFC/NYS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, JOE EVERETT LEGACY GRANT FOR FFC'S S.T.A.R.T. PROGRAM, SPECIAL INITIATIVE GRANT
Duluth, MN$150K2023
Damiano Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$145K2024
Chum
EMERGENCY SHELTER; FAMILY SHELTER; DROP-IN CENTER; GENERAL OPERATIONS
Duluth, MN$136K2020
Damiano Center
GENERAL OPERATING
Duluth, MN$135K2020
Lake Superior Community Health Center
HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE
Duluth, MN$125K2020
Lake Superior Community Health Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$125K2023
Damiano Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$125K2023
Lake Superior Community Health Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$125K2024
Damiano Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$125K2022
Lake Superior Community Health Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$125K2022
Mentor North
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Duluth, MN$110K2020
Mentor North
MENTOR NORTH, SPONSORSHIP GRANT
Duluth, MN$101K2023
Vanguard Charitable Daf
JOE EVERETT LEGACY GRANT
Warwick, RI$100K2020
YWCA
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SPIRIT VALLEY FACILITY REPAIRS
Duluth, MN$100K2022
Mentor North
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$100K2022

Ordean Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Ordean Foundation

Ordean Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ordean Foundation

Does Ordean Foundation accept grant applications?
Ordean Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ordean Foundation fund?
Ordean Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Family Freedom Center, Damiano Center, Chum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ordean Foundation give in grants?
Ordean Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 174 grants.
Where is Ordean Foundation located?
Ordean Foundation is based in Duluth, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410711611.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ordean Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ordean Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.