Orell Farley Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Newton, IL EIN: 31-6655781

Orell Farley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Newton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $701K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $31K.

Key facts about Orell Farley Foundation

EIN: 31-6655781
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $30,653
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $4,379
Median grant: $2,965
Total assets: $701,445
Primary geography: Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Orell Farley Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Orell Farley Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, IL (6 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Orell Farley Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 97% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$701K

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$31K

-5.4% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-32.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orell Farley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Orell Farley Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $31K (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois

Cities

NewtonGreenupSainte Marie

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$701,445	$705,264	$706,372
Revenue	$39,261	$42,630	$47,542
Expenses	$43,080	$43,738	$51,708
Qualifying Distributions	$33,998	$35,587	$41,429
Net Investment Income	$30,540	$34,478	$39,363
Distributable Amount	$35,095	$33,815	$35,680

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jasper County Community Unit 1 ($11,220), Jasper County Youth Soccer ($7,046), St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Scho ($5,835).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT 1 Newton, IL	BOOKS, INSTRUMENTS, LEADERSHIP	$11,220
JASPER COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER Newton, IL	PURCHASE OF BACKSTOP NETS	$7,046
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHO Newton, IL	3 VIEW BOARDS	$5,835
EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY Greenup, IL	FOOD PANTRY FREEZER	$2,965
JASPER COUNTY CEO Newton, IL	LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS	$1,600
JASPER COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS PARK Newton, IL	CATCHERS EQUIPMENT	$1,350
JASPER COUNTY FARM BUREAU Newton, IL	AG IN THE CLASSROOM MICROSCOPES	$637

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Fred Huddlestun	President	—	—
Christie Wagner	Vice Preside	—	—
Rita M Kocher	Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orell Farley Foundation?

Orell Farley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Newton, IL. It holds $701K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Orell Farley Foundation?

As of 2024, Orell Farley Foundation holds $701K in total assets with $39K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $31K in 2024.

Where does Orell Farley Foundation operate?

Orell Farley Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Orell Farley Foundation award?

In 2024, Orell Farley Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Orell Farley Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Orell Farley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.