Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation
The Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation at a glance
In short: Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $692K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,457,840
- +2781.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $691,568
- +4510.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2024 filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2585 S Carey Way, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 810-6702
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McGill University ($2.6M across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 57 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grants to recipients in California (22%), Washington, DC (2%), and Missouri (1%). The recipient state associated with the remaining 75% is not identified in the provided data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3332% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | To Promote Education | $2,487,565 |
| Schwab Charitable San Francisco, CA | To Support Charitable Purposes | $766,775 |
| McGill University | To Promote Education | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To Promote Humanitarian Values | $64,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart United States-Canada Province Inc St. Louis, MO | To Support Charitable Purposes, Education, and Scientific Advancement | $39,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF. Its EIN is 38-3504731.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $172,150 | $3,460,682 | $3,457,840 | 5 | $3,457,840 | $169,308 | $71,067 |
| 2023 | $194,038 | $141,761 | $121,485 | $120,000 | 8 | $120,000 | $140,276 | $122,792 |
| 2022 | $173,762 | $137,841 | $141,690 | $140,000 | 8 | $140,000 | $136,151 | $126,539 |
| 2021 | $177,611 | $88,916 | $102,625 | $100,750 | 11 | $100,750 | $87,131 | $137,643 |
| 2020 | $191,320 | $12,024 | $7,938 | $5,995 | 25 | — | $12,024 | $96,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education, charitable purposes, and humanitarian values. One recipient, World Central Kitchen, describes its mission as “first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $3,457,840. Grants ranged from $39,500 to $2,487,565, with a median grant of $100,000. Earlier reported giving was $120,000 across eight grants in 2023 and $140,000 across eight grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $2,487,565 and $100,000 to McGill University for education; $766,775 to Schwab Charitable for charitable purposes; $64,000 to World Central Kitchen to promote humanitarian values; and $39,500 to the Society of the Sacred Heart United States-Canada Province Inc. for charitable purposes, education, and scientific advancement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Ortiz PE, Joanna Ortiz MD, and Francesca Kever as directors.
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Ortiz MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ortiz Pe
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesca Kever
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation
How much does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation give each year?
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's typical grant size?
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $691,568, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation give grants?
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's largest grantees?
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include McGill University ($2,587,565 across 2 grants), Schwab Charitable ($766,775) and World Central Kitchen ($64,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education, charitable purposes, and humanitarian values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's EIN?
Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3504731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Armando & Joan Ortiz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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