Orell Farley Foundation
Orell Farley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $728K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $62K.
Orell Farley Foundation at a glance
In short: Orell Farley Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,350
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,392
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $728,060
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Orell Farley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jasper County Community Unit 1 ($16K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Orell Farley Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County Community Unit 1 Newton, IL | Books, Instruments, Leadership | $16,113 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Scho Newton, IL | Education Materials | $9,537 |
| Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL | Dugout Roofs, Bleachers, Restrooms | $4,000 |
| Jasper County CEO Newton, IL | Leadership Programs | $1,200 |
| Jasper County Ambulance Service Newton, IL | Training Supplies | $1,000 |
| Saved by Grace Animal Rescue Newton, IL | Spay & Neuter Project | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $728,060 | $71,925 | $45,310 | $32,350 | 6 | $35,812 | $62,427 | $38,931 |
| 2024 | $701,445 | $39,261 | $43,080 | $30,653 | 7 | $33,998 | $30,540 | $36,887 |
| 2023 | $705,264 | $42,630 | $43,738 | $32,405 | 5 | $35,587 | $34,478 | $33,815 |
| 2022 | $706,372 | $47,542 | $51,708 | $38,690 | 9 | $41,429 | $39,363 | $35,680 |
| 2021 | $710,538 | $80,842 | $41,902 | $30,206 | 7 | $32,979 | $71,904 | $40,926 |
| 2020 | $671,629 | $27,710 | $34,601 | $24,000 | 8 | — | $22,015 | $35,303 |
| 2019 | $678,520 | $77,689 | $19,017 | $10,000 | 8 | — | $23,049 | $31,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orell Farley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orell Farley Foundation is led by Fred Huddlestun, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Huddlestun
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christie Wagner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rita M. Kocher
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Orell Farley Foundation
How much does Orell Farley Foundation give each year?
Orell Farley Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 7 grants.
What is Orell Farley Foundation's typical grant size?
Orell Farley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,600, and its average grant was $5,392, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Orell Farley Foundation give grants?
Orell Farley Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, IL (6 grants).
Does Orell Farley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Orell Farley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Orell Farley Foundation's largest grantees?
Orell Farley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jasper County Community Unit 1 ($16,113), St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Scho ($9,537) and Jasper County Boys & Girls Park ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orell Farley Foundation?
Orell Farley Foundation reported $728K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Orell Farley Foundation's EIN?
Orell Farley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6655781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Orell Farley Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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