Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation
The Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation was a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supported nonprofit organizations, including through purpose-specific Dual Generation grants in its final years. The foundation closed at the end of 2023, stopped making grants, and dissolved its 501(c)(3).
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation gave $3.2M across 74 grants in 2023 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. 47% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,170,728
- +30.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 74
- +29.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $42,848
- +0.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (32 of 68, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It closed at the end of 2023 and is no longer making grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 90987, San Antonio, TX 78209-9094
Phone: (512) 731-6614
Website: https://grantforward.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mindpop ($190K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 228 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Missouri. The listed 2023 grants include organizations in San Antonio and Austin, Texas, and Point Lookout, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 32 of 68 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 49% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 74 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mindpop Austin, TX | Genevieve's Dance Across Austin | $190,477 |
| Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Genevieve Orsinger's Nursing Scholarship Endowment | $100,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Academy San Antonio, TX | Dual Gen Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Healy Murphy Center San Antonio, TX | Support for academic and vocational training for ten parents enrolled at healy murphy and part to provide funding for early childhood enrichment to the children of the teen parents | $100,000 |
| Restore Education San Antonio, TX | To expand services in highest needs area to help break the cycle of poverty for families | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc DBA Samministries San Antonio, TX | Dual gen at the transitional living and learning center | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Nonprofit Council San Antonio, TX | The Big Give 2023 & Beyond | $100,000 |
| Teamability San Antonio, TX | Capacity Building for Growth | $100,000 |
| The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas San Antonio, TX | General Operating Support for Grief Programs | $100,000 |
| The School of the Ozarks DBA College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Scholarships for Nurses | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-104,075 | $3,260,088 | $3,170,728 | 74 | $3,246,606 | $50,613 | $85,674 |
| 2022 | $3,364,163 | $656,778 | $2,534,400 | $2,423,726 | 57 | $2,477,506 | $625,163 | $210,861 |
| 2021 | $5,241,785 | $1,652,909 | $2,660,512 | $2,565,976 | 56 | $2,610,004 | $1,611,401 | $325,431 |
| 2020 | $6,249,388 | $423,250 | $1,943,265 | $1,839,005 | 41 | — | $372,416 | $394,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website does not state a formal mission. It says that, during its last five years, the foundation provided purpose-specific Dual Generation grants. Its 2023 awards show support for organizations working in areas such as education, arts and creative learning, nursing scholarships, services for families, and grief programs.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. MINDPOP says it brings arts and creative learning to classrooms, schools, and communities. Restore Education says it helps people pursue college and careers through education. Todos Juntos Learning Center describes its work as providing educational opportunities for families. TeamAbility says it provides therapeutic educational intervention for children with severe multiple disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 74 grants totaling $3,170,728. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $190,477, with a median of $50,000. Its largest award was $190,477 to MINDPOP for “Genevieve’s Dance Across Austin.” Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio for a nursing scholarship endowment, Healy Murphy Center for academic and vocational training and early childhood enrichment, and Trinity University for an endowed scholarship fund. TeamAbility, Restore Education, and Todos Juntos Learning Center each received $100,000.
Other 2023 recipients included Haven for Hope of Bexar County ($80,000), Foundation Communities ($75,000), and Mainspring Schools ($75,000). Haven for Hope describes its work as providing and coordinating care for people experiencing homelessness in Bexar County; Foundation Communities describes its work as creating affordable housing with supportive services; and Mainspring Schools says it provides child care services to low-income families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Linda McDavitt as president/CEO; Nancy May as vice president; Patricia Meyer as secretary; and Michael Bacon, Cyndi Hensley, John J McDavitt, and Richard Orsinger as trustees.
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation is led by Linda McDavitt, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Linda McDavitt
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyndi Hensley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. McDavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bacon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Orsinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy May
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation
How much does Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation give each year?
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation gave $3.2M across 74 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.4M across 57 grants.
What is Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's typical grant size?
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,848, across 74 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation give grants?
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (48 grants), Austin, TX (11 grants), Boerne, TX (2 grants) and San Marcos, TX (2 grants).
Does Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's largest grantees?
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Mindpop ($190,477), San Antonio Nonprofit Council ($123,500 across 3 grants) and Restore Education ($102,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website does not state a formal mission. It says that, during its last five years, the foundation provided purpose-specific Dual Generation grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's EIN?
Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2832873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Genevieve & Ward Orsinger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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