Orange Schools Foundation
Orange Schools Foundation is a public charity based in Pepper Pike, Ohio, formed in 1991. It raises and distributes funds to support students, teachers, schools, departments, and partner organizations in the Orange City School District, including through teacher- and staff-submitted grants and designated funds.
Orange Schools Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $570,446
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $139,589
- +587.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $21,140
- -895.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $75,746
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Orange Schools Foundation
- How to Apply
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Grant requests may be submitted by Orange City School District teachers and staff, including employees of New Directions. Community members may partner with a teacher or staff member, who signs and submits the request. The foundation reviews requests ad hoc to accommodate special timelines and initiatives. It generally does not fund standard computers, standard classroom or building equipment, or ongoing annual program needs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32000 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Phone: (216) 831-8600
Website: https://orangeschoolsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Orange Schools Foundation
Allison, Gail Honorary Fund
Orange Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Centennial Scholarship
Orange Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charles Holloway Fund
Orange Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Orange Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program serves Orange City School District and New Directions in Ohio. The foundation’s designated funds and scholarships are also described as benefiting students and programs associated with Orange City Schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Orange Schools Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $54K (2020). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Board of Education Pepper Pike, OH | Student Enrichment | $12,496 |
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,950 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,446 | $139,589 | $75,746 | — | — | — | $21,140 | — |
| 2023 | $456,442 | $20,303 | $49,789 | — | — | — | $-2,656 | — |
| 2022 | $414,069 | $73,215 | $84,905 | $20,446 | 16 | $21,208 | $16,321 | $23,842 |
| 2021 | $563,354 | $108,872 | $71,211 | $47,905 | 14 | $47,905 | $51,943 | $25,860 |
| 2020 | $508,463 | $65,388 | $83,258 | $54,479 | 14 | — | $16,568 | $23,356 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help decrease the funding gap for infrastructure, programming, and curriculum that prepares students for an increasingly competitive, global world.
Its grant program supports innovative or out-of-the-ordinary projects, technological and aesthetic enhancements, and special academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities. The foundation also manages designated funds and scholarships; its website says it manages 28 designated funds. Examples listed include a fund for tutoring, mentoring, and supplemental assistance, and a scholarship for graduating seniors.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports no grants. The 2023 filing also reports no grants. For 2022, the filing reports 16 grants totaling $20,446, an average of about $1,278 per grant. No grantee names or individual grant amounts are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alayne Dovgan as president; Marci Novak as vice president; Nikhil Rao as treasurer; Patrice Blakemore as vice president of governance; Dr. Lynn Campbell as executive secretary; Hinkai Yee as vice president of stewardship; and Christine Maglionico as trustee.
The foundation’s website identifies Patrice Blakemore as president and governance committee chair, Nikhil Rao as treasurer, Marci Novak as marketing committee chair, Hinkai (Heinz) Yee as vice president and grants committee chair, Alayne Dovgan as scholarships committee chair, and Christy Magilionico as fundraising committee chair.
Orange Schools Foundation is led by Alayne Dovgan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alayne Dovgan
President
Vice President Governanc → Vice President Marketing, 2022
Vice President Marketing → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Maglionico
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Campbell
Executive Se
Secretary → Executive Se, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Novak
Vice President M
Vice President Marketing → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Vice President M, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikhil Rao
Treasurer
President → Past President & T, 2022
Past President & T → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Blakemore
Vice President Governanc
Trustee → Vice President Governanc, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hinkai Yee
Vice President Stewardsh
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jennifer Cork (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sherri Vadakin (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andria Garten (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Davinna Cohen-Frey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Deyoung (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Benson (2020–2021) — President El
- Former: Megan Petronsky (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Debbie Arnold (2020) — Past President
- Former: Maggie Sprinkle (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Leb (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Young (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stella Koufman (2020) — Trustee
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 Orange Schools Foundation
How large is Orange Schools Foundation?
Orange Schools Foundation reported $570K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What does Orange Schools Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help decrease the funding gap for infrastructure, programming, and curriculum that prepares students for an increasingly competitive, global world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orange Schools Foundation?
Grant requests may be submitted by Orange City School District teachers and staff, including employees of New Directions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Orange Schools Foundation make grants?
The grant program serves Orange City School District and New Directions in Ohio. The foundation’s designated funds and scholarships are also described as benefiting students and programs associated with Orange City Schools.
What is Orange Schools Foundation's EIN?
Orange Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1690189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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