Private foundation · Nashville
Ortale Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $29K
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Cheatham County, Franklin County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 11% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 1 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $42K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42K | $29K | 9 |
| 2022 | $43K | $38K | 10 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Buford H OrtaleTrustee
- Cynthia C OrtaleTrustee
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General use
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Redesign | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $10K |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $5,000 |
| Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department | Sewanee, Franklin County | General use | $5,000 |
| TN Innocence Project | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $2,500 |
| Frist Center for Visual Arts | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $2,500 |
| Nashville Catholic Youth Wrestling | Franklin, Williamson County | General use | $2,000 |
| Wayne Wise Wellness Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $1,000 |
| Golf Club of TN Scholarship Fund | Kingston Springs, Cheatham County | General use | $1,000 |
| City of Belle Meade | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $250 |