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The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura

Saint Louis, Missouri  ·  EIN 464746588  ·  Private foundation

Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura has awarded $25.9M across 254 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Missouri Botanical Garden. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$66.7M
Total assets
254
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura funds

The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, foster youth, men boys, women girls.

childrendisabledfoster youthmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Missouri Botanical Garden
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$656K2023
Missouri Botanical Garden
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$649K2022
Missouri Botanical Garden
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$624K2020
The Muny
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$600K2020
Missouri Historical Society
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$532K2024
Forest Park Forever
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$500K2024
The Muny
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$500K2018
St Louis Zoo
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$450K2024
Micds
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$400K2018
St Luke's Health Corporation
GENERAL OPERATING
Chesterfield, MO$394K2024
Missouri Botanical Garden
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$394K2024
Micds
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$394K2024
St Luke's Health Corporation
GENERAL OPERATING
Chesterfield, MO$356K2023
Micds
GENERAL OPERATING
St Louis, MO$356K2023
St Luke's Health Corporation
GENERAL OPERATING
Chesterfield, MO$349K2022

The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.2M
2020$5.1M
2022$4.7M
2023$5.3M
2024$5.7M

How to apply for funding from The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura

From The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1. FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT GRANT AWARDS WILL BE MADE BY NOVEMBER 30.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura

Does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura accept grant applications?
Yes — The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura fund?
The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura give in grants?
The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.9M over 254 grants.
Where is The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura located?
The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464746588.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura'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 The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.